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.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Michael Tetreault: People should earn their benefits
My partner and I have lived in Lewiston since 2015. I believe it’s time someone speaks up about the Lewiston General Assistance Program. This became obvious a short time after we moved here to Lewiston. I have a reference point because I received General Assistance when I lived Portland. And, when I received General Assistance […]
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Roy Mathews: Plan aims to protect environment, expand economy
Maine’s Vacationland moniker has always drawn folks from across the country to the state’s pristine wilderness. From Acadia to The County, Mainers have always been linked to their environment for business and pleasure, so much so that it’s a way of life. That is precisely why we must address the toll climate change is taking […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rich Lowry: Alzheimer’s be not proud
Toward the end, when things were bleakest, my Mom would still shine through the shroud of the disease. If she talked, it was always incoherently, but I could see her making points the way she always had. She might chuckle softly at a mention of my brother. Even when I couldn’t get anything else out of her, she’d hum, to patriotic songs, to hymns, to “Ode to Joy.”
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Tom and Kathryn Tracy: Pentheny for Poland selectperson
We’re writing to support the candidacy of Jane Pentheny for the Poland Board of Selectpersons. As a retiree, she appreciates the challenges related to living on a fixed income. She is a good listener and is interested in hearing all perspectives. She serves on Ricker Memorial Library’s Board of Trustees, and supports our community’s access […]
Posted inConnections
River Valley to host annual Easter egg hunt
RUMFORD — In keeping with tradition in the River Valley Area, the annual Easter egg hunt — co-hosted by the River Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Mexico Firemen’s Relief Association — will take place on Saturday, April 3, throughout the towns of Peru, Dixfield, Mexico and Rumford. Children ages 4 to 12 may participate. […]
Posted inConnections
Well done news for Wednesday, March 3
Coastal Carolina University names area graduates CONWAY, S.C. — Coastal Carolina University recognized nearly 700 students during its in-person fall 2020 commencement ceremony on Dec. 11. Among the graduates was Billie Rogers, anthropology and geography major, of Avon. Area students named to Gettysburg College dean’s list GETTYSBURG, Pa. — Area Gettysburg College students were named […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
DKG International teaching workshop to run March 20
The Maine State Organization of DKG International’s annual S-T-R-E-T-C-H Your Teaching Workshop will be held virtually on Zoom this year. The free professional development program for all educators will take place Saturday, March 20, and on four consecutive Wednesday evenings in March and April. Presentation topics include the impact of teachers, relationship-based resilience, project-based learning, […]
Posted inConnections
Auburn Legion to continue with curbside dinners
AUBURN — The William J. Rogers Post 153 of the American Legion will be open from noon to 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from noon to 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. Dinners to go with curbside pick-up will continue. There is limited seating inside due to […]