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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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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rich Lowry: It’s OK that we don’t have more female firefighters
This isn’t to slight the contribution of female Los Angeles Fire Department personnel who are out there giving it their all in dangerous conditions, but to note that of all the phenomena that don’t care about race and gender, a rampaging inferno must top the list.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Juliana L’Heureux: Robert Kennedy Jr. is wrong choice for DHHS
I am a registered nurse. U.S. Sen. Susan Collins knows how essentially important competent organizational leadership is, because she has experience as a former Maine commissioner overseeing the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. This department oversees licensing for professions like physicians, nurses and others. Sen. Collins must reject the nomination of Robert Kennedy Jr. […]
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Auburn woman joins Fontaine Family Team
AUBURN — Jaime Brochu has joined Fontaine Family — The Real Estate Leader’s Auburn team. Brochu, grew up in Greene and attended Leavitt High School. She had an 11-year career with Norway Savings Bank as the loan operations assistant manager and assistant vice president for mortgage originations. A resident of Auburn, she holds a sales […]
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Brickyard Hollow opens pop-up location at SugarLoaf Mountain
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Brickyard Hollow has opened a pop-up location at Sugarloaf Mountain. Operating through April 1 at 5092 Access Rd, Village West Condo A, the site offers pizzas and craft brews.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Lewiston company chosen as elite dealer
LEWISTON — Budget Document Technology is among 118 companies chosen as an elite dealer by ENX Magazine. This is the fifth time Budget Document Technology has been cited among the nation’s top office technology dealerships. “We’re honored to once again be recognized as a 2024 ENX Elite Dealer. This distinction highlights the dedication and passion […]
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Snowsuits purchased for Lewiston children
The Auburn Better Homes and Gardens/Masiello Real Estate Group recently donated about 30 snowsuits for children ages 3 to 5 at the Promise Early Education Center.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Lisbon Community Federal Credit Union promotes 2
LISBON — Lisbon Community Federal Credit Union has promoted Kristi Foss to Lisbon branch manager and Tracy Collins to risk mitigation manager. Foss, who recently served as teller supervisor in the Lisbon office, has spent 18 years with the organization. In her new role she will manage branch operations and mentor her team. Collins has […]