Hurray for U.S. Rep. Jared Golden. Sharing his ideas on how students can expand their education beyond high school in an Aug. 19 Sun Journal article was very positive — in no way was this “divisive and nasty” as quoted by political science professor Amy Fried. We applaud Jared’s insight into the fact that a […]
Alex Lear
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Alex Lear is a lifelong Mainer who has spent 25 years in journalism -- the first 20 as a reporter for newspapers in Damariscotta and Falmouth, then as Opinions section editor for the Sun Journal and now a digital producer with the Maine Trust for Local News. His long-running “Learics” column won first place in the Maine Press Association’s 2023 Better Newspaper Contest. He and his wife Lauren are kept young by their 9-year-old daughter Alaina. Send feedback and suggestions to Alex.
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Franklin Savings Bank promotes Mexico man
RUMFORD — Franklin Savings Bank has promoted Richard “Rich” Allen to the role of vice president, senior commercial loan officer. Joining the bank in 2001, the Mexico resident has established himself as a critical member of the commercial team, significantly increasing the bank’s commercial customer base in western Maine during his tenure, according to a […]
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Lewiston man joins Auburn real estate firm
AUBURN — Fontaine Family — The Real Estate Leader has hired Lewiston resident Ryan Jurewicz. Jurewicz, who has his sales agent license, has been employed by the Auburn School Department for six years as a middle school English language arts teacher, most recently a team leader. He has also worked as an athletics coach in […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Brad Kowalski: Don’t be duped by Auburn political signs
It seems that the season of lies and smears, otherwise known as an election year, is in full swing as shown by the aggressive sign strategy the Jeff Harmon for Mayor campaign is waging. I see one glaring commonality this year, if you have a Protect Lake Auburn sign, you have a Harmon for Mayor […]
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Christopher King: Harmon would be a facilitator, collaborator for Auburn
I began attending Auburn City Council meetings this summer after becoming concerned with the future of Lake Auburn and the loss of curbside recycling. I wanted to see firsthand how Auburn has become entrenched in these controversial matters. What I witnessed was certainly not democracy in action. My distaste for what I witnessed through the […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rich Lowry: Yes, President Harris is a legitimate issue
Kamala Harris is one of the most prominent people in the United States, with the potential that at any moment she could inherit some of the most fearsome powers on Earth, but no one is supposed to notice.
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Neria Douglass: Harmon offers ‘ethical, collaborative future for Auburn’
Jeff Harmon would restore citizen collaboration at the Auburn City Council, Planning Board and Water District if elected our mayor. Jeff is a 25-year veteran of law enforcement, starting in Auburn. With 15 years of experience delivering software solutions to state and local government, he brings a wide perspective to leadership. He is visiting people […]
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Lewiston Save A Lot to celebrate full store remodel Friday
LEWISTON — Save A Lot, a discount grocery chain, has completed extensive renovations of its store at 10 East Ave. and will hold a grand reopening Friday. Owners said the store will offer customers a lighter, brighter and easier-to-shop footprint that includes new décor, fresh interior and exterior paint and new signs. The store will […]