I am voting for Roland Poirier for Androscoggin County Commission. We serve on the board of Museum LA together, Roland being our treasurer. I have known Roland and his family for many years, and I can testify that he is kind, thoughtful, a good listener, and a critical thinker who makes decisions logically and well […]
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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Museum L-A offering new digital resources, including tours, lesson plans
LEWISTON — Museum L-A has announced the launch of History Weaver, a new suite of online resources, including virtual tours, mini-exhibits and lesson plans at the elementary, middle and high school level. All digital resources are provided by Museum L-A to the community at no cost. Visit www.historyweaver.net to get started. Through virtual tours explore […]
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Patricia Quinn: Branch will work for Maine’s future
I am writing to encourage voters in state Senate District 19 to vote for Katey Branch because she is such a dynamic personality and a great listener. She has chosen to live in Maine for 32 years because she loves the outdoors, our mountains and lakes, and is especially interested in protecting them. Katey practices […]
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Michele Varuolo Cole: Cole for county commissioner
Setting aside spousal bias, this is why I’m voting for Scott Cole for Oxford County commissioner. He’s the complete package. Twenty-nine years of municipal and county experience with leadership qualities make him a natural candidate. His technical comprehension of county governance is second to none. His decisions are based on gained knowledge, fair process and […]
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Henry Washburn: Vote Trump out of office
Our president and members of his administration have verbally attacked the governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer, after the FBI uncovered a plot to kidnap her and “try” her for her supposed crimes. President Trump said not a word to condemn the hate group that planned to kidnap her; we are forced to think that he […]
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UMF announces two new education programs to help meet need for teachers
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington has announced two new teacher education programs in undergraduate and graduate education that will help provide new pathways for educators to reach their professional goals while helping to meet Maine’s need for qualified teachers. Both programs, a Master’s of Science in Education in Mathematics Education and a […]
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Lee Hughes: Support Sessions for House District 117
I’m pleased to support Savannah Sessions for state House of Representatives District 117. As a teaching colleague, I know her to be an intellectual and professional with an excellent work ethic. She is energized about, and dedicated to, the betterment of her extended community. She’s compassionate, an attentive listener, and a critical thinker. This is […]
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Curtis Cole: Vote Bennett for Senate District 19
We are extremely fortunate to have a candidate of the highest caliber in Rick Bennett. He possesses the rare combination of upright character, qualifying experience and exceptional ability to perform the important job of serving District 19 in the Maine Senate. I would encourage everyone to avoid missing this opportunity to send the very best […]
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Gina Morin: Maine needs more affordable housing
I have lived in transitional housing in a motel for 4 1/2 years. Living in a single room is hard, although it’s a lot easier than living in a vehicle. I have done both. I look at the same four walls every day. I don’t have a kitchen sink or a stove, so I made […]
