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 20, 2020
Auburn student designs winning card in Christmas art contest
PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley has announced the winners of the Diocese of Portland’s Christmas Card Art Contest, conducted by the diocese’s Office of Development. All Catholic school and faith formation students throughout the diocese were invited to participate in the contest. Over 300 submissions were received, each featuring original creations by the artists reflecting […]
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PublishedNovember 20, 2020
Farm Service Agency elections underway
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has mailed ballots for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country. To be counted, ballots must be returned to the local FSA county office or postmarked by Monday, Dec. 7. Each committee has three to 11 elected […]
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PublishedNovember 20, 2020
Bates students create remote programs for residents
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PublishedNovember 20, 2020
Cal Thomas: Justice Alito and warning signs
Everywhere one looks there are warning signs, from labels on cigarette packs warning that smoking causes cancer, to ridiculous labels on thermometers that read, “Once used rectally, the thermometer should not be used orally.” Associate Justice Samuel Alito has delivered some serious warnings that too often are ignored by many who believe the freedoms we […]
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PublishedNovember 19, 2020
Leonard Pitts Jr.: Truth gets the final word
“The coronavirus is the common cold, folks.” — Rush Limbaugh “One day, it’s like a miracle — it will disappear.” — Donald Trump “The risk to the average person does remain quite low” — Laura Ingraham The American death toll from the novel coronavirus will soon pass 250,000. That’s a quarter of a million people […]
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PublishedNovember 19, 2020
‘Jolly Gifts’ to continue spreading cheer at Auburn parish this Advent
AUBURN — In an effort to help children and families in need, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish and Catholic Charities Maine are working together to host “Jolly Gifts,” an initiative that aims to offer support to parish and community members as they prepare for Christmas. All are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy or […]
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PublishedNovember 19, 2020
Cartoon for Thursday, Nov. 19
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PublishedNovember 19, 2020
Community briefs for Thursday, Nov. 19
Reusable bag sales to help Hope Association RUMFORD — Beginning Monday, Nov. 23, the What Not Shop will sell cloth reusable shopping bags to support Hope Association. The washable bags are $4 each. The What Not Shop, at 85 Lincoln Ave., is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, […]
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PublishedNovember 19, 2020
Holy Savior Parish holding annual Christmas Fair Nov. 21
RUMFORD — The Parish of the Holy Savior will hold its annual Christmas Fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Holy Savior Parish Hall, Franklin Street. The church will adhere to all state mandated COVID-19 restrictions. Handmade, hand-decorated Christmas wreaths will be available for pre-order by calling 207-364-4556. The hot […]
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PublishedNovember 18, 2020
Cartoon for Wednesday, Nov. 18
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