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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PublishedNovember 24, 2020
SeniorsPlus Online Education Center to offer December classes
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced its Online Education Center classes for December. All classes are held virtually or telephonically at this time. Classes are free, unless noted. Online classes Zoom 101: Using Video Technology to Stay Connected: From 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 15 or 29; instructor, SeniorsPlus staff; on Zoom. Become more […]
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PublishedNovember 24, 2020
Cal Thomas: The unraveling of Trump’s case
The Trump legal team’s move over the weekend to distance itself from attorney Sidney Powell as it seeks to overturn the Nov. 3 election results is a major blow to the president’s attempt to win a second term. Powell, whose 2014 book, “Licensed to Lie: Exposing Corruption in the Department of Justice,” along with her […]
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PublishedNovember 24, 2020
Susan Dorman: Support for good wages, health benefits
Bipartisanship got the United States into trouble with the 1990’s trade agreements, which took jobs from Americans and sent them to China and elsewhere. This was seen as profitable, a good deed, a tide “raising all boats.” But the Chinese can now afford to make and buy their own products. Maybe some bipartisanship now? I […]
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PublishedNovember 24, 2020
Packaging food for distribution
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PublishedNovember 24, 2020
Community briefs for Tuesday, Nov. 24
Vaccination plans to be explained at Virtual Veteran Town Hall AUGUSTA — A Virtual Veteran Town Hall will take place from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, so the VA Maine Healthcare System can discuss the latest news on the COVID-19 vaccine and its planning efforts to administer the vaccine. Those who join via […]
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PublishedNovember 24, 2020
Pond building workshop to be held in New Sharon
NEW SHARON — The Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District is sponsoring a pond building and maintenance workshop on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at the Masonic Hall, 48 Mercer Road/Route 2. The class will allow anyone needing contractor recertification credits to extend their license for three years. The workshop will help with planning, designing and […]
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PublishedNovember 24, 2020
Cartoon for Tuesday, Nov. 24
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PublishedNovember 24, 2020
Thanksgiving Day masses to be held at area churches
PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley will celebrate Thanksgiving Day Mass at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Area Thanksgiving Eve and Day Mass times and locations are as follows: Auburn: 9 a.m. Thursday, Sacred Heart Church, 8 Sacred Heart Place. Bridgton: 9 a.m. Thursday, St. Joseph Church, 225 South […]
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PublishedNovember 22, 2020
Henry E.M. Beck: Maine should position itself for green economic opportunities
With elections concluded, policymakers can look forward and refocus on laying the groundwork for policy solutions to improve lives and tackle big challenges. Obviously, the top priority of Gov. Janet Mills and the Legislature remains a successful public health and economic recovery response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As this work continues, I also urge policymakers […]
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PublishedNovember 22, 2020
Jamie Beaulieu: Pandemic should not be politicized
While there’s a difference between a biological attack and pandemic, that difference shouldn’t alter the way in which these issues are addressed. In each case policing of the populace plays an important role. If done effectively this allows the mandates designed to prevent the spread of infection to work as intended. We have a problem, […]
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