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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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Rediscovering America: A quiz on Hanukkah and Christmas in U.S. history
Although it will undoubtedly be different this year, the majority of people in the United States will celebrate Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, from Dec. 10-18, or Christmas, commemorating the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, on Dec. 25. The quiz below, from the Ashbrook Center at Ashland University, provides an opportunity for you to […]
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Rumford library moving to curbside service on Dec. 14
RUMFORD — Rumford Public Library will transition to offering curbside service on Monday, Dec. 14. The library building will be closed to the public during that time. The closure is a precautionary measure intended to protect the staff and library patrons from the surge of COVID-19 cases. The reopening date will be determined in January […]
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Emily Blackwood: Maine’s lands, waters must be protected
I’m a graduate student at the University of Maine where I’m working on my doctorate in Virtual Archaeology. Throughout my time at UMaine, my focus has shifted from one area to another, but there has always been some aspect of climate change involved. The more I learned, the more I understood how everything is connected, […]
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Metro Chamber, businesses team up to ‘Stuff the Bus’
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Walmart Auburn and the Walmart Distribution Center are joining forces to help local kids in need during the holidays. This year the annual “Stuff the Bus” event has more businesses participating to help those in need, including those who have been hit hard by the pandemic. […]
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David Allen: COVID has canceled holiday candle lighting
Each year, along with the community Christmas tree lighting, the local Jewish community, as represented by Temple Shalom, lights a community menorah (candelabra). Due to COVID, we will not be lighting the community menorah, as we do not believe it is safe or prudent to do so. In fact, our temple has been closed since […]
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Well done news for Saturday, Dec. 12
Sabattus student completes research project WORCESTER, Mass. — Devon Poisson of Sabattus, a member of the class of 2022 majoring in electrical and computer engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), was a member of a student team that recently completed an intense research project titled “Designing an Application for Glacier National Park’s Backcountry Hiking Community […]
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Sen. Ned Claxton: Take time to find health coverage this year
I encourage you to make time and find health insurance if you don’t already have it, or review your current plan if you do.