PARIS — The historic First Baptist Church of Paris, on the Paris Hill Common, has returned to its roots after being transferred to the Friends of the First Baptist Church of Paris Maine. The church has served as the cornerstone of the village of Paris since 1803. Built of heavy hand-hewn timbers and hand-wrought nails, […]
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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Jim Wellehan: Bettyann Sheats for House District 20
Bettyann Sheats, representative for House District 20 (Auburn and part of Minot), has worked diligently on climate change. Maine is severely threatened by rising seas, warming temperatures and drought, and will suffer increased forest wildfires (forests are 89% of Maine’s land). Rising ocean levels threaten tremendous damage to our coastal communities. Bettyann has worked consistently […]
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In rebuttal: Mark Wood: Setting record straight on Jesus, masks
Elliott Epsteins’ latest guest column (Sept. 20) about whether Jesus would support wearing masks during the pandemic left me a little unsettled because I agreed with his conclusion, but not with his explanation of the scriptural record that he used — or didn’t use — to support his remarks. First, although Mr. Epstein claims that […]
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Thomas Shields: Trump deserves people’s vote
President Trump entered politics from a competitive, rough and tumble business world. That conditioned his personality, which may offend some voters. He has been able to accomplish a considerable amount in spite of constant Democrat opposition. He remains undeterred. I admire his law and order actions which are in contrast with the weak Democrat-led cities […]
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Certification course in erosion control practice slated
FARMINGTON — A certification course in erosion control practices will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at Hippach Field, 12884 Main St., hosted by the Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District. Registration and introductions will occur at the grandstand. Social distancing of six feet will be practiced and mask-wearing […]
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Mary Langelier: Collins, Gideon could put ad money to better use
Just a thought: If Susan Collins and Sara Gideon kept the money from one day’s commercials of badgering each other instead of what good they could do, they could feed the hungry children of Maine for as much as the money could buy. And, please follow the rules and stay safe. Mary Langelier, Lewiston
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Richard Whiting: Oust Trump on Election Day
Trump’s refusals to commit to a peaceful transfer of power are proof of his disdain for our Constitution. They provide even more reasons why he is unfit for office. He hasn’t accomplished much except to create an immense workload for the next administration and Congress, including: strengthening the Hatch Act, better protecting inspectors general, passing […]
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Richard Theriault: Cole is ‘smart choice’ for commissioner
This fall I will be voting for Scott Cole for Oxford County commissioner because he gets the job done. Many years ago, Rumford was seriously evaluated for an airport but ruled out due to the proximity of certain mountains. Federal focus then moved to Bethel, and I became involved with that town’s effort. However, six […]
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Scott Currie: Support for Bettyann Sheats
I support Bettyann Sheats for reelection on Nov. 3. Bettyann exemplifies what I think is important as a Maine voter: her accessibility, her business sense as a small business owner and her commitment to looking out for what’s best for our community. In these trying times, experience is what is needed in Augusta, and Bettyann […]