I am delighted to support Bettyann Sheats for Maine Senate District 20, representing Auburn, Durham, New Gloucester and Poland. Bettyann knows firsthand the significant demands and responsibilities of serving in the Legislature, having served two terms in the Maine House. While drawing upon her experience as a small business owner, veteran and community volunteer, she’s […]
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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Froma Harrop: Gas prices could actually help Harris
The average price at the pump is now about $3.26, which is down $1.73 from the high in June 2022. MAGA will note that it was only $2 a gallon when Donald Trump was in office — and evidence of his economic genius. It was no such thing.
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Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Jay credit union hosts Totes for Teachers back-to-school giveaway
JAY — OTIS Federal Credit Union on Aug. 23 hosted its second annual Totes for Teachers back-to-school giveaway of supplies to teachers employed within the credit union’s field of membership. Teachers who stopped by were each given a plastic tote full of supplies ranging from pencils and notebooks to hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes. One […]
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Bridgton Hospital names vice president of nursing and patient care
LEWISTON — Kari Nadeau has been named vice president of nursing and patient care at Bridgton Hospital. Nadeau has been a nurse and nurse leader for Central Maine Healthcare for more than 18 years. At Central Maine Medical Center, she was the director of acute care services with responsibility for care units, including dialysis, maternity, […]
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Two Lights Settlement Services to hold ribbon cutting in Auburn
AUBURN — Two Lights Settlement Services is celebrating the opening of its Auburn location Wednesday, Sept. 18. The 2-5 p.m. opening at 120 Center St. Suite 108 includes a 2:30 p.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony. Two Lights provides closing and settlement services for residential and commercial real estate transactions.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Carole Richards: ‘DEI is what America is all about’
I have heard the acronym DEI used as a smear or criticism, but what it actually means is diversity, equality and inclusion. When used as a smear it means that unless one is a straight, white male, they are not qualified to be a leader or to hold a political office. It infers that if […]
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Darby Ray: Rotundo is a dedicated, principled public servant
It will be an honor and a privilege to cast my vote for Peggy Rotundo for the Maine state Senate. Peggy is one of our most dedicated and principled public servants — always making time to listen to her constituents and advocate for Lewiston’s interests. During these times of political vitriol, Peggy models civil discourse […]
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Jan Bell: Gauvin offers honesty, integrity to House District 75
I hope people vote for Randy Gauvin for state representative for District 75 — Farmington and Chesterville. My vote is in support of Randy in this key role as he is an honest man who displays integrity. I have witnessed these behaviors in the 30-plus years I have known him and then in working close […]
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Richard Bernard: Congress needs to act on a budget
This country is on a speeding train heading toward a financial cliff with no reduction of our national debt in sight. My concern is about Congress and its failure to act on a budget. Maine people and the rest of the country are also losing trust and confidence in our government. Congress should act on […]