AUBURN — In an effort to help children and families in need, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish and Catholic Charities Maine are working together to host “Jolly Gifts,” an initiative that aims to offer support to parish and community members as they prepare for Christmas. All are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy or […]
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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Community briefs for Thursday, Nov. 19
Reusable bag sales to help Hope Association RUMFORD — Beginning Monday, Nov. 23, the What Not Shop will sell cloth reusable shopping bags to support Hope Association. The washable bags are $4 each. The What Not Shop, at 85 Lincoln Ave., is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, […]
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Holy Savior Parish holding annual Christmas Fair Nov. 21
RUMFORD — The Parish of the Holy Savior will hold its annual Christmas Fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Holy Savior Parish Hall, Franklin Street. The church will adhere to all state mandated COVID-19 restrictions. Handmade, hand-decorated Christmas wreaths will be available for pre-order by calling 207-364-4556. The hot […]
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Rich Lowry: The failure of Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter came up with the single most effective political slogan of the year. While no one was likely to be overly impressed with Joe Biden’s line, “Build Back Better,” and Donald Trump’s “Keep America Great” or “Make America Great Again, Again” didn’t have the resonance of the original 2016 version, BLM broke through […]
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Froma Harrop: Biden voters should also know: It’s over
It came as no surprise that Donald Trump’s supporters would hold a protest in Washington, D.C., claiming their hero won an election that he lost badly. More curious were the foes of the president who bothered with a counterprotest after Joe Biden triumphed in, by some counting, a historic margin. Did they think there were […]
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Jim Benson: Gov. Mills needs to go
Gov. Mills continues to ignore Mainers’ will to have a say in government issues. She views Mainers as too stupid as to know what’s in their best interest. Enough is enough. Her dictatorship has to stop. I am more than happy to drop her off at the nearest beach. She can social distance and pound […]
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Lisbon Falls Christian Academy lists honors
LISBON FALLS — Lisbon Falls Christian Academy has announced its first-quarter honor list. “A” Honors Grades one to four: Chase Brewin, Lucy Church, Chloe Dumont, Leighton Jeselskis, Leland Libby, Declan Mishio, Kason Poisson and Caiden Sarvinas. Grades five to eight: Jacob Dumont, Joshua Hewes, Alexis Poisson, Brennon Sarvinas, Abbygail Swan and Chloe Tremblay. Grades nine […]