LISBON — Kinetic Physical Therapy has opened its clinic, co-located with Unbreakable Health and Fitness, at 501 Lisbon St. The clinic caters to individuals of all ages and fitness levels. Kinetic PT provides preventative care along with reactive care, and helps patients recover from injuries, manage chronic pain and achieve optimal physical wellness. Kinetic PT […]
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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Bridgton art museum hires Gorham resident as director
BRIDGTON — Blainor McGough of Gorham is the new executive director for the Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity. McGough is a longtime contributor to the Maine arts scene as a musician, DJ, performing artist, curator and founding executive director of Mayo Street Arts in Portland from 2009-21. At Mayo Street Arts, McGough curated […]
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Bob Mennealy: ‘Why can’t we all live by the golden rule?’
My last letter (“Mainers should be wary of Florida governor,” July 11) was critical of what I perceive to be Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ bigoted and racist policies. An online commenter on my letter hatefully wished that I would soon have transgender neighbors. Truth be told, I would much rather have transgender neighbors than ignorant […]
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Travis Dow: Mayor Levesque has had positive effect on Auburn
I don’t sleep in Auburn, but I’ve worked and played here for years. And if anyone doubts the positive effect Mayor Jason Levesque has had on this city, their eyes are closed. People should look at the new Target and Olive Garden. Businesses are expanding and getting national attention, and new housing is going up […]
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Norway resident promoted to assistant project manager at Lewiston firm
LEWISTON — Rinck Advertising has promoted Libby Belanger of Norway to assistant project manager. In this role, she is responsible for coordinating with internal departments to get projects scheduled and coordinated through completion and working to ensure that work is completed on time and on budget. She is also tasked with communicating with clients regarding […]
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Jacques Caussin: Trump doesn’t reflect Christian values
To the best of my knowledge, Christian values, regardless of any denomination, do not include being unfaithful to one’s wife, do not include being a dishonest businessman, do not include being selfish and not respecting thy neighbor. They include being kind, selfless and generous to the community. That’s why I don’t understand how Christians support […]
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Joe Voisine: Beware of Bidenomics
With all the technology at our doorsteps, one would think that life would be easier. Well, it’s just the opposite. Our politicians have failed us. Porous borders, asylum seekers, drug addicts, homelessness, to name a few. Limiting career politicians — including judges — to no more than a four-year term would be a good start. […]
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Clarence Page: Can Congress pry our government’s UFO ‘X-Files’ open? The truth is still out there
Has our government possibly made contact with extraterrestrial life? U.S. intelligence official David Grusch evaded the question with only, “That’s something I can’t discuss in a public setting.”
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Froma Harrop: Giuliani hits the moral bottom
Rudolph Giuliani should hope that Dante’s “Inferno” was product of a poet’s imagination. If it exists, he’s in deep trouble for a long, long time.