UNITY — The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) is accepting applications for the Farm Beginnings program. The eight-week course, which will be held virtually from January through February, will help farmers with a strong commitment to creating a sustainable farm business achieve their goals. Designed for farmers with at least one year of […]
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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Jerry Laber: U.S. Constitution needs editing
“We hold these truths to be self-evident. All men are created equal,” is one of the greatest untruths ever penned in our nation’s history, yet this deception is surpassed by the words “We the People” in the Constitution of the United States. The founders of America did not believe all men were created equal considering […]
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Parish to hold Christmas fair that follows COVID-19 restrictions
RUMFORD — The Parish of the Holy Savior will hold the annual Christmas Fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Holy Savior Parish Hall, 126 Maine Ave. All state-mandated COVID-19 restrictions will be followed. There will be handmade, hand decorated fresh Christmas wreaths available for pre-orders. Call the parish office […]
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Carlton Rollins: Many people are aiding COVID-19’s spread
There has been a “great darkness” released upon the world – COVID-19. Many people are aiding in its spread by not observing CDC guidelines. They couldn’t care less about the people moving about in the world around them. In a sense I consider those people who fail or ignore wearing face masks and practice social […]
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Madeline’s Mission donates Cuddle Cot to St. Mary’s
LEWISTON — Madeline’s Mission has donated three Cuddle Cot bassinets to three area hospitals, a gift to families who have just lost a child. This marks the fifth donation of Cuddle Cots since the nonprofit’s inception. Launched at the beginning of 2019, Madeline’s Mission seeks to provide a path toward wellness, healing and hope for […]
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Cal Thomas: Bipolar America
If Joe Biden survives recounts and several lawsuits filed by the Trump campaign into what Trump says has been widespread vote-counting fraud (we await proof), do not expect him to be hounded over his and Hunter Biden’s business ties to China and Ukraine as President Trump has been over “Russian collusion” charges and numerous other […]
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Robin Millward: Concern about cat court decision
I am writing to express my great sorrow at the fate of the Elmvale Farm cats. Last September, 83 cats were seized from appalling conditions: the cats themselves were in need of urgent medical treatment. Sixty-five of the cats needed antibiotics, 52 had upper respiratory infections, 48 had dental disease that required pulling teeth, 25 […]
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Rumford Group Homes awards 3 scholarships
RUMFORD — Three area high school graduates were awarded scholarships from Rumford Group Homes Inc. The recipients for 2020 are Alexis Holman of Dirigo High School in Dixfield, Saydie Garbarini of Mountain Valley High School and Aneah Bartlett of Telstar High School in Bethel. The scholarships are awarded to students who plan to continue their […]