My heart broke for our community as I witnessed our county commissioners do nothing more than focus on zeroes. It is evident they do not see the writing between the lines, the lives at stake. The Sept. 2, 2020 meeting placed our economy in “grave concerns” and ended with a plea that begged for mercy […]
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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Community briefs Sept. 25
Rosary rally to benefit police officers JAY — A rosary rally to benefit all police officers will be held at noon Saturday, Sept. 26, in front of the Jay Police Department. Mask wearing and social distancing are needed at the America Needs Fatima event. Call Judy Pottle at 312-0737 for more information. Webinar to […]
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Extension 4-H offers two new virtual programs
FALMOUTH — University of Maine Cooperative Extension Cumberland County 4-H is offering two new virtual programs this fall; Maker Monday Series and Mars Base Camp Special Interest Club. Current 4-H enrollment is not necessary for participation. Program material and instruction for the Maker Series are free. Program material for Mars Base Camp is $12. 4-H […]
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Leonard Pitts Jr.: Can we still be a unified country?
Ultimately, it comes down to a set of rules. Meaning norms, practices, guidelines — some written as law, some just respected as customs — to which we all adhere, even when that gives advantage to those with whom we disagree. It’s a covenant pluralistic self-government demands. And it’s one America is in the process of […]
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Well done news Sept. 24
Area students on Northern Vermont University dean’s list LYNDONVILLE, Vt. — The following area students at Northern Vermont University were named to the dean’s list for the spring semester: Auburn: Eleanor Harrington. Denmark: Emily Robinson. Lewiston: Madison Roy. Students who achieve between a 3.50 and 3.99 semester average are placed on the list. The following […]
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Community briefs Sept. 24
Fall Fest coming to grounds of Outdoor Heritage Museum OQUOSSOC — The grounds of the Outdoor Heritage Museum will feature approximately 15 vendor booths for the Fall Fest Art, Craft and Antique Show on Saturday, Sept. 26. The show will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the vendors are expected to reduce their […]
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LA Chamber postpones Downtown Trick or Treat to October 2021
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, with an abundance of caution and deliberation, decided to postpone the annual Downtown Trick or Treat to October 2021. The chamber recognized the 100-person limit for outdoor events would be challenging to enforce on open streets, and given the historic turnout of hundreds of children and […]