Shemekia Copeland, daughter of Blues legend Johnny Copeland, has won eight Blues Music awards.
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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No. Yarmouth launches Wescustogo 2.0 with ‘Celebration of Community’
The all-day gathering runs Saturday, Nov. 2.
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Topsham Police Beat: Oct. 25
Arrests 10/16 at 11:47 p.m. Linsey Stilkey, 42, of Casco Road, Brunswick, was arrested by Officer Mathew Bowers on Lewiston Road, and charged with violating conditions of release, operating under the influence, possession of scheduled drugs and operating after habitual offender revocation. 10/19 at 9:36 a.m. Brett Timko, 30, of Swett Street, Brunswick, was arrested […]
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Bath voters to consider charter change that would waive limit on contract lengths
The amendment would enable the city to enter into a 25-year solar energy power purchase agreement.
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Bath Police Beat: Oct. 25
Arrests 10/11 at 11:35 a.m. Holly Bailey, 51, of Washington Street, was arrested by Cpl. Mark Steele on Centre Street on a charge of operating under the influence. 10/18 at 12:57 a.m. Ryan Robinson, 43, of Winthrop Street, Hallowell, was arrested by Officer Ryan Kaake on Winslow Court on charges of domestic violence assault and […]
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Brunswick Police Beat: Oct. 25
Arrests 10/14 at 10:33 p.m. Jesse Mitchell, 24, of Pleasant Street, Harpswell, was arrested by Officer Cory Iles at Pleasant Street and River Road on a charge of operating under the influence. 10/16 at 9:51 a.m. Michael Harnois, 65, of Christian Hill Road, Lovell, was arrested by Officer Nicholas Bedard on Pegasus Street, and charged […]
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Fundraiser for new Mt. Ararat High passes $150K, aims for $500K
The new school on Eagles Way in Topsham is due to be complete next summer.
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Cumberland Food Pantry, heating fund welcome $50K in combined donations
The town will soon start accepting goods for holiday baskets to help area families in need, which include residents of North Yarmouth, Pownal and New Gloucester.
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Yarmouth Water District race draws 3 North Yarmouth candidates
Dan Bisson, Dan Marks and Andy Walsh are running for the seat vacated by Steve Gorden.
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Cumberland Police Beat: Oct. 24
Arrests 10/7 at 1:22 p.m. Jeremy Alley, 39, of Court Street, Auburn, was arrested on a probation hold by Officer Scott Hendee on Winn Road, and charged with eluding a police officer, endangering the welfare of a child and imprudent speed. 10/9 at 3:23 a.m. Leslie Walker, 58, of Oak Lane, Windham, was arrested by […]