It seems reasonable to suspect Lizelle Herrera’s arrest will someday go down as a harbinger, foreshadowing the achievement of a goal toward which the so-called “pro-life” movement has been driving for almost half a century: a world where abortion is a criminal offense.
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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Bridgton Hospital Diabetes Clinic earns national accreditation
BRIDGTON — The Bridgton Hospital Diabetes Clinic has achieved accreditation by the Association of Diabetes and Education Specialists. Accreditation represents a high level of quality and service to the community and the ability to better meet the needs of Medicare recipients and others affected by diabetes in Western Maine, according to a news release from […]
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Lewiston teen to benefit from Fontaine’s virtual auction
AUBURN — A Lewiston High School sophomore is due to benefit from an auction scheduled next month. Fontaine Family — The Real Estate Leader will host its eighth annual Bid For Wishes virtual auction on its Facebook business page (facebook.com/FontaineTeam) between May 16-23. Along with Make-A-Wish Maine, this year’s auction will also benefit student Johnathan […]
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Central Maine Healthcare hires new cardiologist
LEWISTON — Dr. Michael Berlowitz has joined Central Maine Healthcare as chief of the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, and medical director of the cardiovascular service line for the health system. Berlowitz will lead a team of cardiologists, cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons and other skilled professionals in redesigning patient care and elevating the reputation […]
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Lost Valley hires new event coordinator
AUBURN — Lost Valley has hired Kayla Milligan as its new private events manager. She will coordinate all current and incoming private events at the ski resort, including weddings, reunions, anniversary and other parties, and celebrations of life. Milligan, who previously worked at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway, found her passion for event planning several […]
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Roland Rancourt Jr.: ‘Clock is ticking’ on protection of Lake Auburn
The residents of Lewiston and Auburn can be thankful indeed that Mayor Carl Sheline of Lewiston has enough foresight to call for a moratorium on any further voting regarding the Lake Auburn watershed issue(s) until a more comprehensive study has been completed. I wish I could say the same for Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque who, […]
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Diane Grandmaison: Re-elect Margaret Craven to State House
Years ago, we had the best Sun Journal Craven family paper boys. Always dependable. That’s how I met Margaret Craven, as she worked as a cashier while studying for her college degree as a social worker. Rep. Craven is just awesome; a caring high-energy woman. Young people have a hard time keeping up with her. […]
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Gary Rousseau: Homeless people ‘stuck between a rock and a hard place’
It gets to me when people complain about homeless people. They want homeless people to get a job, but how can they — they are stuck between a rock and a hard place. If a homeless person wants to work, they need an address where they live. But they don’t have one, and they can’t […]
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Jean Keefe: Doubting that Paul LePage has changed for better
Oh please, a kinder Paul LePage is now embracing immigrants and loves them? Anyone who swallows that malarkey doesn’t need a voter ID, they need an IQ test (“Former Gov. Paul LePage courts new Mainer votes in Portland,” April 6). The last time around, LePage waged a relentless war on food stamps. This time he […]