Why pay bills? Everybody needs money to support themselves, families, businesses to buy materials and supplies and pay workers. Refusing to pay bills will cause the economy to go under. It has been predicted “America will become the poorest nation on earth.” We find money for alcohol, cigarettes, illicit drugs, etc., so why not use […]
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.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Will Grenier: Irrational fear surrounds masks
Have you seen the people driving their cars around while wearing a mask? It is scientifically impossible for corona virus droplets to come out of thin air and travel through your vehicles ventilation system to somehow get into your lungs. It is spread person to person like all viruses. Yes, we need to take precautions, […]
advertisement
Posted inConnections
Raffle to benefit arts scholarship ends Oct. 12
BRIDGTON — The Bridgton Art Guild annually awards a scholarship to a graduating high school senior who plans to study the arts in college. To raise funds for the scholarship, the guild is holding a raffle at Gallery 302 that ends Monday, Oct. 12. The prize is a necklace donated by Karen Lipiatos and made […]
Posted inConnections
Mt. Washington to provide free distance learning programs
NORTH CONWAY, N.H. — The nonprofit Mount Washington Observatory (MWO) will offer free distance learning programs each week to support educators in their need for virtual classroom programs. Students and weather enthusiasts can connect live to the highest peak in the Northeastern U.S., as weather observers and education specialists at MWO present via Zoom in […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Phillip Whipple: Elect Leonard to Senate District 20
On Nov. 3 I’ll be casting my vote for Matt Leonard in the race for state Senate District 20. Matt served in the U.S. Navy from 1994-2015 and earned a master;s degree from George Washington University in 2013. In many conversations with him, I’ve seen a passion for the issues Mainers face every day. His […]
Posted inConnections
Community briefs for Tuesday, Oct. 6
Farmington Grange is open for rentals FARMINGTON — Farmington Grange will host a Pomona meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, wearing masks and using social distancing. Grange members have been meeting in the hall for the past two months. Prior to that, they were using Zoom. The Grange has been receiving donations to help […]
Posted inConnections
Safe Voices seeks donors for holiday outreach programs
LEWISTON — Safe Voices, a domestic violence resource center, has invited businesses and community members to participate in its annual holiday programs, Feed-a-Family and Adopt-a-Family. Individuals, businesses and community organizations are welcome, and may choose to support one or both programs. The annual program serves more than 100 families across Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties […]
Posted inConnections
Food for Thought program to focus on hearing technology
LEWISTON — The Senior College Food For Thought online program at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, will focus on hearing loss. Debra Bare-Rogers, Lisa Penney and Scott Murray will share information about distance communication technology. The program is free and open to the public. Bare-Rogers will talk about Maine Relay, a free service that assists […]
Posted inConnections
Freeport, New Gloucester offer trick or treating alternatives
FREEPORT — Visit Freeport, the Freeport Police Department and the town of Freeport have canceled the Freeport business district’s annual Trick or Treat night due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision to cancel aligns with the advice on trick or treating recently issued by the CDC as well as Maine’s ongoing guidance limiting large gatherings. […]