As a local heath care worker, I can personally attest to the devastating effects the COVID-19 pandemic is having on our society in general, our elderly population, and economy in particular. Health care facilities are struggling to meet basic staffing needs of all shifts, thus I was astounded to read that elected officials in both […]
Alex Lear
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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Rep. Nathan Wadsworth: Creating jobs, economic opportunities for Mainers through clean energy
At its heart, clean energy is more than just an environmental issue — it is an economic one.
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
In rebuttal: Paul Baribault: Slavery factored into Electoral College creation
In his rebuttal letter of Jan. 29 regarding my urging eliminating the Electoral College, in part on the basis of its racial legacy, Robert Casimiro wrote: [in the formation of the Electoral College] “There was no mention of slavery, as asserted by the writer…” Yet there was de facto if not overt discussion of it, […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Neighbors Driving Neighbors has new ride coordinator
MT. VERNON — Neighbors Driving Neighbors has welcomed Misty Beck as its new ride coordinator. The nonprofit organization provides rides for people in Belgrade, Fayette, Mt. Vernon, Rome and Vienna. Beck will work part time while continuing to teach at the University of Farmington. She comes with many years of volunteer leadership and community involvement. […]
Posted inConnections
Workshops to teach intervention techniques
LEWISTON — Green Dot workshops teach safe and proven-effective bystander intervention techniques that every member of a community can use, proactively to change culture for the better and reactively to minimize harm. Green Dot Lewiston-Auburn is offering two-hour bystander intervention training using Zoom. Each interactive session lasts about two hours and is limited to 15 […]
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Androscoggin sites lauded for helping kids make healthy choices
PORTLAND — Let’s Go! has honored four schools, 27 school cafeterias, eight out-of-school programs, 25 early care and education programs and seven health care practices in Androscoggin County for making a positive impact on children’s health. Forty-three sites are implementing the program’s five evidence-based strategies to increase healthy eating and active living. This is a […]
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Well done news for Saturday, Jan. 30
University of New Hampshire announces dean’s list DURHAM, N.H. — The following area students have been named to the dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire for the fall 2020 semester: Faye Taylor of Brownfield, honors; Kaia Staples of Brownfield, highest honors; Jasmine Taudvin of Gray, highest honors; Olivia Toole of Naples, high honors; […]
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Bob Neal: The Countryman: A new religious divide
Mainline and fundamentalist Protestants have differed for decades over how to get to heaven. Mainline Protestants and Catholics believe we are judged on how we live our lives. Whence the social gospel, by which Christians such as St. Francis of Assisi and Mother Teresa dedicate their lives to serving others.
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Jay man follows father’s tradition, wins Christmas contest
FARMINGTON — Dave Poulin of Jay won the best overall category in the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area’s “Deck the Halls” contest this year. He donated his $100 prize back to United Way, saying he didn’t enter for the prize money. An employee of Androscoggin Mill, Poulin said Christmas decorating is his passion. Participants […]