YARMOUTH — In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the Yarmouth Community Food Pantry is seeking donations for those in need. Donations, which should be shelf-stable food in bags, can be dropped off in the bed of the truck inside the barn at 240 West Main St. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Saturday, […]
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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Yarmouth police investigate cemetery thefts
YARMOUTH — Police are looking into the thefts of several items from graves 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 there about 10 days prior, according to Police […]
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SAD 51 eyes land behind No. Yarmouth community center for new primary school
North Yarmouth could vote later this year whether to gift the 19.4-acre parcel to the school district, of which Cumberland is also a part.
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Brunswick-Trinidad Sister City group cancels celebration amid coronavirus threat
Some events planned for Cuba Week could be rescheduled for later this year.
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Freeport-area schools offer meals for all children
FREEPORT — Regional School Unit 5, which serves Freeport, Durham and Pownal, is offering free meals for anyone 18 and younger at all six of its schools. The measure supplies meals to students while schools are closed at least through next week in response to the coronavirus epidemic. Breakfast and lunch pickup runs from 9-11 […]
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Harpswell cancels most of Town Meeting, postpones budget decision
The town could operate at 2019 budget numbers until it has approved a new budget, if legislation being discussed in Augusta is approved.
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Bath closes CityBus service
BATH — The threat of coronavirus has caused the city to cease CityBus operations. The earliest the service could resume services is 6 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, although the city noted in its announcement that the date is subject to change.
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Bath declares state of emergency due to coronavirus
BATH — To stymie the spread of COVID-19 – the respiratory disease caused by coronavirus – City Manager Peter Owen has enacted a proclamation that declares a state of emergency in the city. No business is allowed to host or organize events between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., and no person can be in any […]
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Bath Arts center launching remote ‘Live from Home’ shows
BATH — After postponing shows to stem the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the Chocolate Church Arts Center is instead offering “Live from Home,” a free concert series performed by regional musicians that can be watched live and online on Facebook. William Lederer, at left, the center’s executive director and a former professional musician, will […]
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Habitat for Humanity seeks homeowner for Freeport house
Construction on the home, to be located at the corner of Old Brunswick Road and U.S. Route 1, could begin in June.