Alex Lear

Sun Journal

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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December 2, 2020

Area residents take part in AmeriCorps service

AUGUSTA — The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s (DACF) Maine Conservation Corps (MCC) is celebrating the accomplishments of 20 members who are completing their term of AmeriCorps service despite the COVID-19 pandemic. MCC service members volunteered for over 25,650 hours, accomplishing MCC’s mission to “Accomplish Conservation Initiatives that Inspire People and Enhance Communities.” Area […]
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December 2, 2020

Santa to appear at Oxford County Shrine Feztival of Trees

NEWRY — The Kora Shriners of Oxford County will hold the Oxford County Shrine Club Feztival of Trees at the Jordan Hotel Sunday River from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, and 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Dec. 14. New this year, Santa will be available […]
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December 2, 2020

Lewiston getting in the Christmas spirit with Santa visit, decorations

LEWISTON — The City of Lewiston is planning two holiday festivities during December. A “Virtual Live Broadcast with Santa Claus” will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10. Watch Santa “Live” at lewistonmaine.gov/youtube. The city is also hosting a “We Look Festive” Lewiston Showcase. While relaxing in his chair from the North Pole, Santa […]
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December 2, 2020

Glover named trustee emeritus after 45 years of service to library

SOUTH PARIS — The Paris Public Library Board of Trustees recently recognized retiring board member Raymond Glover for his 45 years of service on the board by making him a trustee emeritus. For many years, Glover has been vice president of the Paris Public Library Association and has been the corporate registered agent with the […]
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December 2, 2020

Norway church will host drive-by live nativity

NORWAY — Christmastide at the Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St., has a new format this year. Because of the pandemic, members are not able to gather to sing to the community in the sanctuary. Members and friends of the church are organizing a drive-by live nativity from 5-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, in […]
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December 1, 2020

Registration open for annual WinterKids Winter Games

WESTBROOK — Registration is open for Maine teachers and families to participate in the fourth annual WinterKids Winter Games, a four-week series of fun outdoor physical activity and nutrition challenges for kids. Free resources are available for Maine teachers in kindergarten to grade eight. “WinterKids has always thought ‘outside of the building,’ and this year […]
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December 1, 2020

Maine Theater Fund awards $76,000 in grants

ELLSWORTH — The Maine Theater Fund of the Maine Community Foundation has awarded 17 grants that total $76,829 to support professional and community theaters in the production and presentation of live theater. Area grant recipients include: Community Little Theater, Auburn, for the theatrical rights and expenses for the production of A.R. Gurney’s “Love Letters”: $4,000. […]
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December 1, 2020

Local Working Group to discuss conservation fund spending

FARMINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in cooperation with the Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District, welcomes all Franklin County residents with an interest in conservation practices on private agricultural lands and woodlands to participate in a Local Working Group meeting at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14. The […]
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December 1, 2020

Poland senior takes first place in state musical theater festival

LEWISTON — The Maine Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing concluded its annual Musical Theater Festival on Nov.21. Traditionally held live at the Olin Arts Center at Bates College, the competition and audition process is now online. Sophie Patenaude, a senior at Poland Regional High School, took first place in her division, […]
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December 1, 2020

Dixfield church to hold auction fundraiser

DIXFIELD —The Dixfield Congregational Church will have an online auction in place of the annual Christmas fair due to COVID-19. To view the items being auctioned, go to the Dixfield Congregational Church on the Hill Facebook page and place a bid by commenting on the items desired. Bidding ends at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4. […]

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