I read in the Oct. 29 Sun Journal about the new planned revamped Route 4 in East Auburn by the causeway. The engineers said in the article that while the speed limit is posted at 40 mph on that section of road, the actual speeds are closer to 60 mph. It’s like when the drivers […]
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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Kevin Simpson: Keep distanced, stay safe
This is a request to President Trump and any other national politicians who downplay the coronavirus pandemic: please, while COVID-19 is with us, don’t come to Maine. We already have plenty of folks here who don’t keep a safe distance, and enter and roam about in stores having big clear signs at the door “Masks […]
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District to offer basic on-site wastewater system installation course
NEW SHARON — The Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District will host a basic on-site wastewater system installation course for contractors, code enforcement officers, licensed plumbing inspectors and site evaluator from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the New Sharon Masonic Hall, 46 Mercer Road/Route 2. Topics will include design, permitting, […]
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Community briefs for Tuesday, Nov. 3
Benefit food and bake sale planned for teenager LIVERMORE — A benefit food and bake sale for Braylyn will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Livermore Community Building, 25 Church St. Braylyn, 13, was diagnosed at birth with aortic stenosis, with a heart aneurysm. She will go to Boston’s […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
In rebuttal: Hester Gilpatric: Minot neighbors ‘very caring and friendly’
I am writing in response to the letter from Lindie LeClair in the Sun Journal on Sept. 26. I find the people of Minot very friendly. Since this COVID-19 shutdown in March we just wave to each other. But before this shutdown how much did her or her mom participate in any activities in Minot? […]
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Abukar Abdi: Incarcerated need more protection from COVID-19
Last week, incarcerated people at Androscoggin County Jail took part in a hunger strike to protest their unsafe conditions and demand the implementation of COVID-19 testing. Eight months into this global pandemic, our correctional leaders have clearly failed to protect those in their custody from this potentially fatal virus. Why were incarcerated people not getting […]
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Wilton couple celebrates 65 years of marriage
WILTON — Donald and Louise Oakes of Wilton were honored by their seven children and spouses on their 65th anniversary Sept. 13 at LaFleur’s Restaurant in Jay. Oakes and the former Louise “Dolly” Cornelio were married Sept. 17, 1955, by the Rev. William Kelly at St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church in Riley. Son-in-law Shepherd Swain […]
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Ann Adams: Trappers need to mark their devices
Our dog recently stepped into a spring trap. The trap was on a well-used walking trail, which was not posted as “private.” The dog was on a leash and not off the trail. We ourselves could have put a foot into the trap. We are hoping that trappers will mark their devices in areas where […]