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: Oh, Christmas tree!
When Washington politicians speak of a Christmas tree this time of year, they are not referring to an actual tree. It means they’ve loaded up a bill with another kind of “green,” the kind that’s decorated with money.
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Auburn’s Good Shepherd Food Bank names chief advancement officer
AUBURN — After a nationwide search with over 100 candidates, Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine has promoted Robin McCarthy to chief advancement officer. This position will guide the Development, Communications, and Government Affairs teams in advancing Good Shepherd Food Bank’s strategic initiatives to ensure that everyone in Maine is food secure. McCarthy, who joined […]
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Lewiston advertising firm receives national marketing award
LEWISTON — Rinck Advertising has received a 2024 Silver Davey Award for its “Vape Free Maine: Don’t Get Side Effected” campaign, developed in partnership with the Maine Center for Disease Control. The campaign has been recognized for its innovative approach to addressing the youth vaping epidemic, making it a key player in the cause marketing […]
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Lewiston’s Central Maine Healthcare hires orthopedic provider
LEWISTON — Central Maine Orthopedics has hired Dr. Bruce Hamilton-Dick. He went to medical school at Albany Medical College and completed his residency at Albany Medical Center. He also did a fellowship at the University of Massachusetts in Orthopedics/Sports Medicine. Hamilton-Dick is particularly passionate about musculoskeletal care and quality of life for his patients. “My […]
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Lewiston’s Premier Pools & Spas named national builder of year
LEWISTON — Premier Pools & Spas, a family-owned builder of gunite, vinyl and fiberglass pools, was recently awarded the 2024 National Builder of the Year Bronze Award for Small Market at the annual Premier Pools and Spas Awards Conference. With more than 160 independently owned and operated franchise locations nationwide, Premier Pools and Spas is […]
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Lewiston-Auburn arts organization hires administrator
LEWISTON — The LA Arts board of directors has hired Courtney Reed-Marsh as its new arts agency administrator. Reed-Marsh joins Gerald Walsh, LA arts agency manager, to support the organization’s mission of engaging and inspiring a vibrant community through arts and culture. Reed-Marsh will be responsible for the agency’s marketing and communications initiatives, coordination with […]
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Norway Savings Bank names new senior vice president, marketing director
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank has promoted Melissa Rock of Bridgton to senior vice president, marketing director. In her new position, Rock — headquartered at the bank’s Norway office — will oversee the bank’s marketing team and functions and play an integral role in strategic initiatives, including brand development and digital technology implementation. She is […]
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U.S. News & World Report lauds Lewiston hospital’s maternity care
LEWISTON — Central Maine Medical Center has again been recognized as “High Performing in Maternity Care” by U.S. News & World Report. Earlier this year, Newsweek also named CMMC one of the best hospitals in the nation for maternity. Additionally, CMMC received a 97 out of 100 score on the Centers for Disease Control’s Maternity […]