MEXICO — Oxford Federal Credit Union received the Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award at the Maine Credit Union League’s annual convention May 19 in Portland. It won first place for its asset size category in the state and will be entered in the Credit Union National Association competition later this year. The award recognizes how […]
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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National multiple sclerosis society lauds Lewiston doctor
LEWISTON — Dr. Alison Daigle, a provider of care for people living with multiple sclerosis in Lewiston, has been recognized as a Neurologic Care Partner through the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Partners in MS Care program. This recognition honors Daigle’s commitment to providing exceptional, coordinated MS care. St. Mary’s Neurology Associates’ clinicians demonstrate a wealth […]
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Cal Thomas: No will, no way
At a time when almost no form of behavior is considered a disgrace, the long, drawn-out scenario over the debt ceiling vs. cuts in spending is disgraceful. The debt alone is a disgrace. The battle over it is worse.
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Brickyard Hollow opens new brewery, with pizza, in New Gloucester
NEW GLOUCESTER — Brickyard Hollow Brewing Co. opened its latest brewpub and pizzeria Monday at 437 Lewiston Road. The operation, which also has a restaurant/brewery in Yarmouth, offers artisanal craft pizza and craft beers. This space will allow Brickyard Hollow to continue brewing its signature craft beers, while also expanding its offerings with one-off and […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Bruce Bickford: Lawmakers should amend PFAS statute
As a former state representative, I am not new to complex issues that our state faces. There is no doubt that PFAS contamination is one of these issues. Last year, the Legislature passed a bill in response to PFAS contamination that aimed at eliminating the sale of PFAS in Maine. While the Legislature acted swiftly […]
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Michael Dixon and Carmen Dufresne: Auburn leaders should heed China Lake lesson
Thank you for running Ben Lounsbury’s May. 28 guest column, which aptly compared Lake Auburn to China Lake. China Lake Syndrome ended up degrading not only China Lake’s water quality, but also destroyed property values and significantly reduced property tax revenues in China. China Lake’s example points to the folly of encouraging development around Lake […]
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Brielle Daniels: Food for thought regarding abortion debate
I would like to give Sun Journal readers some food for thought. The Bible says God gives humans free will to live their own lives and make their own decisions. Currently, evangelists and conservative Catholics are taking away females’ free will to make their own decisions. Those citizens who wish to take away the free […]
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David Zamboni: Durham should have caught sea monster, not small fish
After reading the May 21 Sunday edition of the Sun Journal’s editorial page, I think a comment is in order. The Dave Granlund cartoon showed John Durham in a boat pulling out a small fish, basically implying that the Durham report was not very significant. Alongside the cartoon was a column written by Marc Thiessen […]