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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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Public Theatre announces raffle fundraiser winner
LEWISTON — The Public Theatre has sold all of its 300 raffle tickets earlier than expected and has pulled the winning ticket. The grand prize of $1,500 has been awarded to Bette Thibeault of Lewiston. The raffle was created as a special fundraising event offering tickets at $30 each to help support and celebrate The […]
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Donna Dodge: More info needed about COVID vaccine
Health organizations have an ethical, moral, and possibly legal duty to inform the public of potential risks in any medical procedure, including the COVID vaccine. I could find no mention of potential adverse effects beyond a sore arm, elevated temperature, and fatigue even after perusing all the latest information provided by Maine Health and Center […]
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James Marples: Of twins and testing
I have ancestors who came from Maine, and read the Jan. 20 Sun Journal article: “Lewiston-born twins find their father after decades-long search.” When I first started reading the article, I figured it would be a case of two twin girls in their 30s searching for possibly a “sperm-donor dad.” I am pleased that was […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts Jr.: Right-wing media bad for American business
It is tempting to believe that in undermining the integrity of an American election, and feeding the unhinged paranoia of people like those who stormed the Capitol last month, the right wing finally went too far. But when have they not gone too far? Going too far is their brand. So it’s not that they went too far, but that they did so against big business, against those with deep pockets and corporate reputations to protect.
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Mountain Valley High School announces honors
RUMFORD — The Mountain Valley High School honor roll for the first semester is as follows: High Honors Grade 12: Michaela Beauchesne, Ethan Casey, Katelynn Daniels, Gracie Farnum, Renee Knox, Sarah-Jane Koch, Aaron LaBrash, Kaysey Merchant, Levon Mickeriz, Brock Pelletier, Rylee Sevigny, Hannah St. Laurent, Courtney Therrien, Colby Volkernick, Elijah Weston and Meadow Wind. Grade […]
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Forestry museum receives grant to support festival woodchip contest
RANGELEY — The Maine Forestry Museum has received a $3,000 grant from the Maine Expansion Arts Fund of the Maine Community Foundation to help sponsor the Little Miss and Mister Woodchip Contest and events associated with the museum’s annual Logging Festival Days. “This grant will help continue the 35-year tradition of providing children the opportunity […]
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Peter Mckeown: NECEC ‘worse than a bad deal’ for state
Recently I saw an ad put out by Central Maine Power about New England Clean Energy Connect promoting jobs for Mainers. Unfortunately, this is nothing more than a cheap PR stunt, and I hope my fellow Mainers see through it. If CMP were actually interested in hiring Mainers to work on this unpopular project, it […]
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Jeffrey Goss: Boost access to early childhood care
As a small town police chief, I was pleased to read about a recent report highlighting the challenges parents have finding quality early childhood care and learning programs in areas like mine. Our youngest children need nurturing, stimulating environments for healthy brain development — both at home and in early learning programs while their parents […]
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Writing workshops to benefit Literacy Volunteers tutoring
LIVERMORE FALLS — Maine Humanities Council Co-Facilitators Elizabeth Cooke and Sara Beech will host virtual creative writing workshops from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 13, March 13 and April 10. Workshops are family friendly and welcome all ages and levels of experience. All proceeds support Literacy Volunteers Adult Tutoring. A sliding scale donation is […]