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Alex Lear
Staff Writer
Alex Lear is a lifelong Mainer who has spent 25 years in journalism -- the first 20 as a reporter for newspapers in Damariscotta and Falmouth, then as Opinions section editor for the Sun Journal and now a digital producer with the Maine Trust for Local News. His long-running “Learics” column won first place in the Maine Press Association’s 2023 Better Newspaper Contest. He and his wife Lauren are kept young by their 9-year-old daughter Alaina. Send feedback and suggestions to Alex.
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Brunswick clothing bank maintains emergency-only service
The Adventist Community Services Center’s clothing bank had provided free clothing, shoes and housewares to more than 100 families prior to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Brunswick-Topsham land trust’s farmers market numbers down amid pandemic
The first-day vehicle count this year was 632, compared with 625 the same day last year, but the fifth Saturday saw 599 compared with last year’s 829.
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Pandemic causes Bath, Brunswick entertainment venues to take shows online
The Chocolate Church Arts Center and Midcoast Youth Theater have kept audiences engaged through performances and tutorials.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Election 2020: North Yarmouth Select Board race draws 3 candidates for 2 seats
Brian Sites, Austin Harrell and Al Ahlers are running for seats being vacated by Jennifer Speirs and Steve Morrison.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
‘Back to Basics’: Cumberland/North Yarmouth plans limited summer rec programs amid pandemic
Distancing restrictions mean the program’s day camp will likely draw 85 fewer children per week.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
In light of pandemic, Bath-area school district shaves tax increase from 3.4% to 2.1%
Bath residents could see a slight decrease in their tax bills, based on school numbers alone.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Election 2020: Yarmouth state legislative primary draws 3 Democrats
Peter Fromuth, Art Bell and Heather Abbott seek to fill the state House 47 seat being vacated by Rep. Janice Cooper, who is termed out.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Hometown Heroes: Mainers Together creates ‘long-lasting community network’ for people in need during pandemic
Eliza Kenigsburg coordinates volunteers around Portland’s West End, where roughly 50 people have been served.
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‘She would do anything for us kids’: Topsham-area teacher gets top nod in Sagadahoc County
Bree Candland of Bath, a Mt. Ararat High social studies teacher and Bowdoin College graduate, is now in the running to become the state’s teacher of the year.