DIXFIELD —The Dixfield Congregational Church will have an online auction in place of the annual Christmas fair due to COVID-19. To view the items being auctioned, go to the Dixfield Congregational Church on the Hill Facebook page and place a bid by commenting on the items desired. Bidding ends at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4. […]
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 inviting residents, businesses to ‘Deck the Halls’
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is celebrating the holidays this year by adding a little cash and competition for the best decorated house or business in “Deck the Halls.” For a nominal entrance fee, participants could win extra spending money for the holidays and year-long bragging rights. And if they are already […]
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Community briefs for Tuesday, Dec. 1
Church to hold innovative Christmas in a Bag BETHEL — Many holiday traditions will change this year and the West Parish Congregational Church’s Christmas Fair and Tea is one of them. Due to COVID-19, the church cannot safely open for the event, but the church will keep the tradition alive with a Christmas Fair in […]
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Cristiano Macaia: Concern for Maine asylum seekers’ future
As an asylum seeker, living in Maine for three years and 11 months, my major concern is our future living in Maine. There are many changes being implemented in the federal immigration system that are impacting the lives of many asylum seekers in this state. I work as a DSP, CRMA And CNA in a […]
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Lawrence Small: No fan of new hunting guidelines
I’m writing in response to V. Paul Reynolds’ outdoor column in the Sunday, Nov. 15, newspaper: “A gut feeling that hunters won’t buy new guidelines.” He mentioned that the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife thought it might be a good idea that, after a deer is shot, the hunter should remove the gut […]
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Patricia Bernard: No freebies with Biden
Assuming the electoral college votes Biden in, globalization means some invisible cartel will control our decisions. Biden is rejoining the Paris accord; its biggest problem is that the United States will be paying a disproportionate amount. The Chinese, Europeans and others are glad we suckers are back to pay more than we should for programs […]
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MaineCF grants available for Androscoggin County nonprofits
ELLSWORTH — The Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program is open and accepting applications from nonprofit and public organizations seeking funding for projects that strengthen communities. The 2021 Community Building Grant Program will focus on funding to build community resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, with changes to program criteria, priorities and types of funding. […]
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West Paris church announces December speakers
WEST PARIS — The West Paris Unitarian Universalist Church meets at 9 a.m. Sundays while observing the safety practices of wearing masks and social distancing. Members are not singing during the hymns, but are uplifted by the music of Tom Coolidge. The December speakers are announced. Dec. 6: Guest speaker Maryli Tiemann will discuss “Health, […]
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Denis Fortier: Election aftermath needs Collins’ voice
Isn’t it time for Sen. Susan Collins to join the small number of her Republican Senate colleagues who are appalled at President Trump’s behavior in trying to overturn the election of Joe Biden? He has even begun a possibly illegal move to convince Republicans from Pennsylvania and Michigan to set up a slate of rogue […]
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Community briefs for Friday, Nov. 27
Shaker Village to hold virtual Christmas Fair NEW GLOUCESTER — The Shaker Virtual Christmas Fair will be the same annual tradition in a new format. Even though onsite, indoor shopping has been canceled this year to ensure the health and safety of all, and the Shaker Christmas Fair is now virtual. Shaker fruitcake, biscuits, sugared […]