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 […]
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.
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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.
Posted inConnections
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 […]
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Susan Konopka: Paris selectmen need to back masks
I am deeply troubled by the events of the last meeting of the Paris Board of Selectmen. Against all the science and evidence and the drop of COVID cases, the five selectmen have decided to eliminate masks in our town. Disability Rights Maine, an advocacy group for the disabled, supports the governor’s mandate. I wear […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Catholic endowments assist parishes in Farmington, Jay
FARMINGTON — From providing nourishment to those in need of food, to offering warmth in the winter, St. Joseph Parish in Farmington and St. Rose of Lima Parish in Jay are able to better the lives of community members due to new parish social ministry endowments with the Catholic Foundation of Maine (CFM). Established in […]
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Phyllis Caron: Masks give all ‘a right to live’
What is wrong with some people? Wearing a mask is not taking their rights; it’s giving them and everyone a right to live. If people don’t wear a mask, sooner or later it’s going to reach their family: their daughter, son, wife, themselves. Then who are they going to blame? The government, when it’s actually […]
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Charlene Belanger: Not sweet on honeycomb logo
A honeycomb as Lewiston’s new logo … really? One can probably can find one somewhere, but would it say Lewiston? A beautiful river, restored historic mills, beautiful old buildings and new modern ones. Bates College, major hospitals, a vibrant workforce and affordable housing. These better represent Lewiston. Many may recall “Cities of the Androscoggin,” a […]