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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Jo Josephson: Maiuri for Franklin County commissioner
Tiffany Maiuri’s service at both the municipal and county levels of government in Franklin County is all of the above. That is why she has my vote for Franklin County commissioner to represent District 1 (Temple, Wilton, Jay, Carthage, Washington and Perkins Townships). In my years of reporting on local government for the Morning Sentinel, […]
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No Thanksgiving baskets for food cupboard clients due to COVID-19
FARMINGTON — The Tri-Town Food Cupboard board met recently to discuss post-summer plans for food distribution. Because of the COVID-19 epidemic, some changes were made after deliberations. It was recommended that due to the many unknowns, this year there will be no traditional Thanksgiving baskets for the community. The logistics of spacing and keeping people […]
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John Libby: Wife is a good fit for Augusta
An amazing woman is running for Maine State representative this November: my wife, Laurel Libby. Let me tell a little of what I’ve learned about her in our life together. Laurel has an incredible work ethic. I’ve never seen anything like it, and that’s saying something, considering I’m from Minot, Maine. She will continue to […]
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Community briefs for Thursday, Oct. 8
Waterford Grange to host end of Season Sales WATERFORD — The Waterford Grange, located on Route 35 beside the North Waterford Post Office will be hosting a Craft and While elephant sale, Friday, October 9, from 10 a.m to 5 pm. and Saturday, October 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sewn, knit or crocheted items, […]
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Christopher Brennick: Cole for Oxford County commissioner
I support Scott Cole because he is a knowledgeable public official who will serve the people of Oxford County well. I had the privilege of working with Scott for just under a year in town government. I was always thoroughly impressed with his in-depth knowledge on the issues and his ability to use that knowledge […]
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Auburn PW continues Sand Buckets for Seniors program
AUBURN — For the seventh year Auburn Public Works will offer a Sand Buckets for Seniors program this winter. Through the campaign, APW employees provide and deliver a free bucket full of sand for senior citizens living in Auburn. Recipients can use the sand on their walkways, steps and driveways to make them safer during […]
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Chris and Joline Beam: Stealing political signs a ‘cowardly act’
For the fourth time, a Biden/Harris yard sign has been stolen from our property. Although we don’t know the identity and motive of the perpetrator, we have a strong suspicion. The person in question should know that the missing signs have been replaced, and the incident reported to the police. If the reason for this […]
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Rotary club selling crocus bulbs to raise funds for polio awareness
BRIDGTON — Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club President Julie Forbes contracted polio at age 2. Although she dreamed of being a cheerleader as a youngster, academics would become her strength. Lengthy hospitalizations were normal in her early years. But she was one of the lucky ones, having found relief from, then studying, homeopathy and other natural […]
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Cal Thomas: The Ultimate October Surprise
President Trump’s infection with COVID-19 adds to a year no fiction writer could have contrived. The image of Trump last Friday walking out of the White House wearing a mask and traveling by helicopter to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center was an optic we have not seen with this president, and it was sobering. […]