I am responding to Thomas Shields’ letter of Jan. 31, in which he questions President Biden’s mental acuity from afar. The American citizenry observed the chaos of four years of Trump, and after watching the debates decided that Biden was the better choice by over 7 million votes. Arizona and Georgia, states with Republican governors […]
Alex Lear
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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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United Way seeks volunteers to help write care cards
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has launched the United Way Care Card program to show appreciation for frontline workers — including, but not limited to, grocery store clerks, teachers and healthcare workers. Cards will also be distributed to individuals in nursing homes and other health care facilities throughout Greater Franklin County. “The […]
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United Way Community Change Challenge runs through February
FARMINGTON — The fifth annual United Way Community Change Challenge kicked off Feb. 1 and extends this entire month. Last year area businesses raised over $6,000, proving that a little bit of change can add up quickly. It is not too late to join; any business, organization, school or group is welcome to sign up. […]
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Tim Ricker: COVID-19 ‘a pandemic, not a pep rally’
I’m both glad and surprised to find that we’re lucky enough to have a renaissance man, Isaiah Lary, as a sitting Androscoggin County commissioner. In case people haven’t been keeping up lately on the county news, we have a commissioner who is better at constitutional law then the state attorney general, and smarter than the […]
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Rep. Kristen Cloutier: Public service isn’t about personal ideologies
It is the duty of every elected official to put our personal beliefs aside and to model best behaviors for our constituents. Anything less makes a mockery of the great responsibility we have been entrusted with.
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Community briefs for Tuesday, Feb. 9
United Way holding Valentine’s Pop-Up Auction FARMINGTON — United Way is having a Valentine’s Pop-Up Auction on Wednesday, Feb. 10. The one-day Facebook auction features gifts for Valentine’s Day. Examples include $100 gift certificate, jewelry, baked goods and wellness products, dinner and movie packages and movie passes. Check out facebook.com/uwtva. For more information about United […]
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Pastor Forrest Genthner: Commissioners can’t ignore COVID regulations
I write in opposition to the Androscoggin County Commissioners’ proposed resolution to ignore the COVID-19 regulations. This is not solely an argument for public health, but for religious freedom and of personal heartache. I am the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls. Since the onset of the pandemic, we have worked tirelessly […]
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Museum L-A asks for votes through Community Matters
LEWISTON — Museum L-A has been selected to be on the ballot of this year’s Community Matters More grant program. Museum L-A supporters are encouraged to vote for the museum online at bangor.com/cmm and to share the link with friends and family through social media channels, email, blogs and websites. The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation Community […]
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Anglers to compete at Wilton ice fishing derby
WILTON — The Wilton Fish & Game Association’s seventh annual Michael J. Rowe Memorial Ice Fishing Derby on Wilson Lake will be held Saturday, Feb. 13. The event coincides with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s Free Fishing Weekend when any person (except those whose license has been suspended or revoked) may fish […]
