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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Spruce Mountain High School announces honors
JAY — Spruce Mountain High School has announced the following honor roll. Seniors Highest Honors: Abigail Bernard, Alicia Bridges, Megan Brown, Hannah Coates, Drew Delaney, Kaitlyn Paul. High Honors: Ethan Brown. Honors: Julianna Adams, Haylee Ames, Auriana Armandi, Alexia Davis, Jack Gilbert, Lorne Grondin, Rachel Hanson, Rhys Howard, Hanni Johnson, Kaden Maberry, Ethan O’Donnell, Elise […]
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Taizé prayer service to be featured at Ss. Peter & Paul Basilica
LEWISTON — A special Lenten evening for Maine Catholics is set for the Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul on Friday, March 5. Fr. Bob Vaillancourt will preside at a Taizé prayer service, Mass and presentation of the Stations of the Cross that will be offered in person and via livestream. Stations of the Cross […]
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Agassiz Village summer camp opening doors to children in Maine
POLAND — Agassiz Village, a nonprofit overnight summer camp on Thompson Lake, will open for the summer season of 2021, after much consideration due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Agassiz feels it is critical for youth to have camp, especially this summer. And for the first time in its 86-year history, Agassiz is opening its doors to […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Ralph Tuttle: Proposed logo ‘vague and ineffective’
Although a resident of Auburn, I have been involved in past campaigns to promote the Twin Cities. Charlene Belanger’s letter of Feb. 26 brought back the leadership of the Chamber of Commerce, and the extended efforts of WCSH6 as well as others, in successfully promoting our community with the “Cities of the Androscoggin” campaign. I […]
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Our View: Anti-mask resolution misuses the Americans with Disabilities Act
Selectmen in the town of Paris, among others, are making a mockery of rights won by people with disabilities.
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Telstar High School announces honors, dean’s list
BETHEL — Telstar High School has announced its first semester dean’s list and high honors. The * indicates high honors and dean’s list indicates a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, with all courses at least 2.7. Grade nine: Madison Gingras*, Cadence Hatch, Mae Hoff*, Myles James, Karen Marshall*, Brianna Watrous, Isabella Bennett, Lilly Crockett, […]
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In rebuttal: Norm Gellatly: Cartoon should have reflected NFL diversity
I was bothered by Dave Granlund’s colorful cartoon amongst your opinion content on Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 7). A lineman from the Buccaneers and Chiefs is each holding the trophy situated between them. Well done, except for two things: both players are depicted white, when the NFL is about three-quarters Black and February is Black […]