AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine is set to offer free online and in-person workshops and classes statewide in September in areas of business, financial education and career. Workshops and classes are designed to help people gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to start a business, build a career and manage money. The full class schedule […]
Alex Lear
Staff Writer
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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Greater Lovell Land Trust promotes 2
LOVELL — The Greater Lovell Land Trust recently promoted Rhyan Paquereau to stewardship director. He joined the land trust in 2020 with several years’ experience in the land trust field and holds a degree in parks and forest resources from Unity College. He has also become interim executive director of the trust, with Erika Rowland […]
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Marc Jalbert: Done with Trump’s blame games
I don’t know about others, but I think I’ve just about had it with Donald Trump’s blame games, attacking others to detract the narrative from what is true, simply to get sympathy from his supporters. He is simply an individual who considers himself above the law, and just wants all his obvious errors in judgment […]
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Cal Thomas: Arms or money for hostages: What’s the difference?
The Biden administration is transferring $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets in South Korea to an account in Qatar, which Iran will be able to access, in what appears to be an attempt to get Iran to release five imprisoned Americans.
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Franklin Savings Bank hires new vice president, commercial loan officer
SKOWHEGAN — Franklin Savings Bank has hired Meg Loubier as vice president, commercial loan officer. The Winslow resident will primarily serve commercial lending needs of customers in Somerset and Kennebec counties. Loubier volunteers for organizations such as the Children’s Discovery Museum in Waterville and Junior Achievement. “Meg Loubier is an exciting addition to our team,” […]
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Scott Cole: Apology for comment on Bethel’s town manager
I am writing to first apologize to Natalie Andrews, Bethel’s town manager. A recent article quoted Selectperson Meryl Kelly saying “I had people in our community come to me and say Scott Cole told them Natalie was a liar and a criminal.” The article then stated my agreement with Meryl Kelly’s quote. I am sorry […]
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J. Christian Adams: Maine is penalizing speech about election errors
In particular, if you look at the public voter roll and discover errors or duplicates, you aren’t allowed to talk about it, period. Worse, citizens may not use this public information to evaluate whether someone is registered in more than one state or has died.
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Franklin Savings Bank promotes new officer
FARMINGTON — Franklin Savings Bank has promoted longtime employee Cortany Tinker to consumer loan officer. The Wilton resident has been part of the bank’s team for nearly 17 years. Tinker has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication, expertise and commitment to providing outstanding service to customers, according to a news release from the bank. “FSB does a […]