As I Realtor in Maine for 19 years, I am well aware of the power of home ownership. It is central to the American Dream and has historically been a vehicle for wealth building. In addition, there is a sense of place in ownership. In creating a home. Although I enthusiastically support home ownership, I […]
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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Dave Griffiths: Sununu’s remarks on Trump offer unvarnished truth
Here’s what I’ve been waiting for: “He’s ****ing crazy,” Gov. Chris Sununu said to laughter and applause — and, notably, no booing. “I don’t think he’s so crazy that you could put him in a mental institution,” he added. “But I think if he were in one, he ain’t getting out.” That happened last weekend […]
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Katrina Ladd: Why Maine child welfare needs LD 1825 to pass
For years now, we have watched story after story in the media about the concerns in our child welfare system in Maine. Child welfare caseworkers are drowning in a sea of worst-case scenarios and criticisms from the community at large. Now is our chance to extend that life raft to them, by passing LD 1825.
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Website development workshop set for business owners
New Ventures Maine plans to offer an online, tuition-free website development workshop, “Grow Your Business Online — Create My Site,” on Wednesday, April 27 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The class will cover three main topics: • Design an effective website: bring the best of your brand to your customers. • Create site content: make […]
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Lewiston firm names newly certified associates
LEWISTON — Geiger, a promotional merchandise distributor, has recognized seven associates for earning specialist certifications. Elizabeth Fagan, Molly Hamilton, Brian Warren and Savannah Bennett have earned the certification of advertising specialist. The certification requires 50 hours from a structured industry-approved curriculum. Kelsey Rozenboom, Wanda Castonguay and Jason Linneken have earned the certification of master advertising […]
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Real estate firm donates to Androscoggin Land Trust
AUBURN — Maine Source Homes & Realty is celebrating 50 years by giving back to the Lewiston-Auburn community. The company’s “Helping Our Neighbors Campaign” has identified six local nonprofits and charities to support this year. Jon Mercier, designated broker/agent at Maine Source Homes & Realty, offered a check for $2,700 to the Androscoggin Land Trust, […]
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Dan Bilodeau: Lake filtration a ‘necessary federal surface water requirement’
I’ve been a Lake Auburn watershed advocate since 2004, and will remain so. Keeping this fragile water supply in Lake Auburn flowing is of grave concern to the Environmental Protection Agency, which has already warned us multiple times that we need to prepare for filtration. That’s us. Being Auburn, Lewiston and some Poland water users. And, now […]
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Froma Harrop: Three questions on immigration democrats aren’t asking
President Joe Biden seems intent on easing entry into the United States at the politically worst possible time. It’s not impossible that he has a plan to keep order after he ends Title 42, which has made it harder for asylum seekers to enter the country.