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 […]
Alex Lear
A Maine native and Colby College graduate, Alex has been covering coastal communities since 2001. He lives in the Portland area with his wife Lauren, 4-year-old daughter Alaina, and 7-year-old bulldog Walter. He has released four CDs of original music and does occasional research work for Marvel Comics' collected editions.
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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 […]
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Roger Ducharme: Wear a mask, keep others safe
This week we are honoring our veterans for all they have done to keep our country safe. They have done this in times of war and peace, and sometimes when it seems a bit of both. They did this knowing their lives could be sacrificed. Now we are at war with the COVID-19 virus, and […]
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Bethel Library sponsoring annual fundraising quilt raffle
BETHEL — The Bethel Library is holding its annual quilt raffle this fall. The quilt is an oversized lap quilt designed and quilted by local artist Donna Gillis, and can be viewed in the library’s reading room. Tickets are $2 each or three for $5 and are available at the Bethel Library, 6 Broad St. […]
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Karen Miller: Kudos to child for food pantry gifts
The Oxford Helping Hands Food Pantry would like to thank 5-year-old Liliana Tripp, and her parents, for the generous donation of food, money and gift cards. We were amazed at what one little girl could do when she put her mind to it. It will go a long way towards helping our hungry friends and […]