Alex Lear
A Maine native and Colby College graduate, Alex has been covering coastal communities since 2001. He lives in the Portland area with his wife Lauren, 4-year-old daughter Alaina, and 7-year-old bulldog Walter. He has released four CDs of original music and does occasional research work for Marvel Comics' collected editions.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Rinck Advertising receives 6 awards from multiple shows
LEWISTON — Rinck Advertising, which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, received six awards for two marketing campaigns: the MaineGeneral Health’s COVID-19 Response Campaign and the University of Southern Maine Excel Campaign. The response campaign’s goal in 2020 and 2021 was to remind the community as the pandemic unfolded that the hospital was there for them […]
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Louis Talarico: Kudos to Coach Dave Sterling
My sincere congratulations and thanks to Edward Little football coach Dave Sterling for his exceptional devotion, and on a job well done. With players that he coached wishing him well and talking about the impact he had on their lives and what they learned about the game of life as well as the game of football, […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Jim Wellehan: Auburn should follow lake study’s recommendation
Almost two years ago, the Auburn City Council understood its need for an updated understanding of how to protect Lake Auburn water. The report was very specific, recognizing the fragility of the water supply for Lewiston, Auburn and parts of Poland. It specifically said no changes should be made to the zoning around the lake. […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Mary Callahan: Mainers need a paid family and medical leave program right now
Every business owner should have the ability to put the well-being of themselves and their employees first without risking their business, and every employee — regardless of how small their employer is — should be able to take time off to care for a newborn child, recover from an illness, or stay home to care for a sick family member. Ensuring staff is healthy and happy is critical to the success of any good business.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Froma Harrop: Has Ukraine made us hit bottom on our addiction to oil?
It is said that alcoholics often need to “hit bottom” before they will make the necessary changes to kick their craving. The crisis in Ukraine has made us hit bottom on our addiction to oil. It is best for humanity’s survival, and the planet’s, that we kick it now.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cal Thomas: The woman and the post office
The woman at the post office worries there are insufficient numbers among the young and even millennials to guarantee our freedoms will be extended. Sadly, she may be right.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rev. Stephen Carnahan: Ukraine’s refugees deserve our action and compassion. So do those already in our midst
Maine’s asylum seekers and other immigrants have also fled violence and threats to their families’ safety and well-being. Just as we want to support those fleeing Ukraine, we can take actions to support those building new lives here. That includes ensuring they have access to housing, health care and other basic needs.
