The common issue: Lack of surveillance (recon assets) to patrol infrastructure and fishing grounds. The Coast Guard needs more sea eyes.
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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Cal Thomas: I beg your pardons
The latest flood of pardons can only deepen the cynicism so many have about Washington.
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Jay federal credit union promotes 7 employees
JAY — OTIS Federal Credit Union recently promoted of seven staff members. Kariss Carlton has been promoted to senior loan officer. Craig DeRosby, who oversees information security and information technology, has been promoted to director of information systems and information technology, where he also manages custom programming for the Credit Union. Darcie Hunt has been […]
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Lewiston health care organization hires audiology director
LEWISTON — Dr. Joshua Huppert has joined Andwell Medical Partners as clinical director of audiology. Originally a native of Chicago, Huppert has spent his last near-decade career providing care across the environments of pediatric hospitals, academic medical centers and the hearing industry. His clinical expertise in pediatric and vestibular audiology has led to speaking engagements […]
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Norway cancer resource center hires resource navigator
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine has hired Kelsey Brockett as cancer resource navigator, a position grant-funded by the Maine Cancer Foundation. The Waterford resident will team up with oncology social worker Stephanie LeBlond to assist with the emotional, financial and basic needs of cancer patients in Oxford County and surrounding towns. […]
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Norway land trust names interim director
NORWAY — Western Foothills Land Trust has named Kelli Shedd its interim executive director, replacing Kacy Bailey. Bailey started as the trust’s deputy director in 2022 and became executive director the following year. While serving as the organization’s leader for a relatively short time, her leadership and dedication have brought a new level of professionalism […]
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Rumford bank’s longtime commercial loan officer retires
RUMFORD — After more than 23 years, Rich Allen, vice president and senior commercial loan officer at Franklin Savings Bank’s Rumford branch, is retiring. Throughout his tenure, Allen has fostered strong client relationships, driving economic growth and mentoring colleagues throughout western Maine. His dedication most recently earned Franklin Savings Bank recognition with FAME’s 2024 Lender […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Rodney Abbott: West Paris residents right to object to school closing
A letter in the Jan. 16 Advertiser Democrat suggested that people who are upset about school closings in School Administrative District 17 should “look in the mirror.” I did. I have supported the SAD 17 budget every year. I had expected that the district was maintaining our schools. Too much to ask? The district assured […]
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Rich Lowry: Trump the Coke-drinker gets the ultimate honor
In yet another sign of how corporate America is happy to be associated with Donald Trump as he takes office a second time, the CEO of Coca-Cola presented Trump a commemorative bottle of Diet Coke for his inauguration.