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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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Topsham-area school budget could rise 9.3%, but average taxes could drop
School Administrative District 75 Board of Directors on Wednesday adopted a $46.06 million proposed budget.
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North Yarmouth postpones Town Meeting, FY 2021 budget vote
The Select Board was to begin virtual meetings Tuesday, March 31.
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Freeport-area school budget would increase taxes 4.36%
The RSU 5 School Board OKs a $35.4 million budget for FY ’21, now due to go to two district-wide votes. However, it’s uncertain whether the votes will go ahead as scheduled amid concerns over the pandemic.
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Bath-area school district’s proposed $38M budget could raise taxes 3.4%
The first principal bond payment on the new Morse High School, largely offset by state subsidy, accounts for most of the 13% spending hike.
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North Yarmouth Select Board chairman resigns
Bill Whitten’s sudden departure means there are three seats up for grabs in June’s election.
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Cumberland, North Yarmouth offer grocery services amid pandemic
Groups in North Yarmouth and Cumberland are looking to hear from those in need as they recruit volunteers to help.
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Maine’s First Ship postpones launch of Virginia to October
Lack of a wharf and the impact of coronavirus are two reasons the Bath organizations cited.
Posted inThe Forecaster
SAD 51 postpones school project in wake of pandemic
NORTH YARMOUTH — A June referendum on the acquisition of town-owned land for a new SAD 51 primary school has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Cumberland-North Yarmouth school district had sought a vote this spring for North Yarmouth residents to vote on gifting land to SAD 51. That vote is off, Superintendent […]
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Yarmouth police investigate 3rd cemetery theft
YARMOUTH — Police are looking into a third theft of a statue from a grave at Holy Cross Cemetery. The department received a report the morning of March 19 of Jesus and Mary statues being stolen from the Smith Street graveyard. The approximately 2-foot-tall statues had last been seen about 10 days prior, according to […]