LIVERMORE — Livermore resident Kayla Adams was crowned teen delegate at the Miss Holiday Angel Pageant of 2020 on Dec. 20 – an event held virtually due to COVID-19. Adams was crowned for her outstanding volunteer work, her hardworking demeanor and her passion for helping others. The pageant benefited the Maine Children’s Home for Little […]
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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Community briefs for Saturday, Dec. 26
Friday trash to be picked up on Saturday in Lewiston LEWISTON — Monday through Thursday trash/recyclable pick-up will follow the regular schedule for the week. However, with Christmas on Friday, Dec. 25, trash normally collected on Friday will be collected on Saturday, Dec. 26. All trash must be curbside by 7 a.m. on that date. […]
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Cal Thomas: Gifts that keep on giving
A phrase one hears this time of year is about gifts that “keep on giving.” Most store-bought gifts are soon forgotten, but are there some gifts with timeless value?
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Spruce Mountain Middle School lists honor roll
JAY — Spruce Mountain Middle School has announced its honor roll. Grade Six Honors: Madeline Bell, Wyatt Brewster, Kenley Bruen, Hunter Buote, Erin Chen, Caden Frazier, Emma Furka, Zoe Gaboury, Faith Hanson, Amelia Holland, Jacolby Jackson, Dyllan Jewell, Owen Kelvey, Morgan McDaniel, Madelain Morrell, Isabella Niemi, Kaleigh O’Donnell, Mikenna Phillips, Samuel Pike, Kaylee Post, Malarie […]
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Froma Harrop: He always hurt the ones who loved him
It takes talent to con one’s fervent fans and keep ’em coming back for more. You can’t deny Trump this: He’s got it.
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Dempsey Center receives grant to support rural areas of Maine
LEWISTON — The Dempsey Center, a provider of cancer support services in Lewiston and South Portland, has received a $100,000 grant award from Jane’s Trust, a charitable foundation in Boston. The funding will make possible Dempsey Center’s Maine Cancer Support Telehealth Program, a new initiative to bring holistic cancer support to rural populations in Maine. […]
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Hamann selected as Monmouth Academy’s November student
MONMOUTH — Isabelle Hamann, class of 2024, was selected as Monmouth Academy November student of the month. Hamann is a member of the varsity soccer team, Future Business Leaders of America, robotics, MA Drama and Student Government. In presenting the award, Michelle Neal, math teacher, remarked, “Seeing Izzy’s growth, leadership and dedication inside the classroom, […]
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Cal Thomas: The power of Christmas
Christmas has a power over those who observe it, and those who do not, that is unlike any other holiday or event. The other 364 days of the year we can be caught up in affairs of world-shaking significance, but on Christmas it is as if all systems shut down and we are given a chance to focus on something of greater significance than the headlines or the vacuous babble of television. Perhaps for some this Christmas, the touch will take.