Discussion about replacing Dike Newell and Fisher Mitchell is in the early stages.
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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Cumberland Police Beat: Oct. 17
Arrests 10/3 at 7:17 p.m. Miles Comparetto, 34, of Cluff Road, North Yarmouth, was arrested on a warrant by Officer Ryan Pynchon on Main Street. 10/6 at 3:31 p.m. Kip Patten, 29, of Clark Street, Randolph, was arrested by Sgt. Antonio Ridge on Tuttle Road, and charged with operating a vehicle without a license and […]
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Brunswick student food program makes changes to reduce stigma
Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program seeks to broaden its outreach to older students through more discreet methods.
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Haunted History: Red Cloak Tours tell tales from Bath’s paranormal past
The lantern-lit walks are held along several Mid Coast communities.
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Lions Club honors Cumberland woman for decades of service
Carolyn Small taught in Cumberland and North Yarmouth schools for 35 years, runs the Cumberland Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall, and has spent three decades volunteering with the Cumberland Historical Society.
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Topsham Police Beat: Oct. 11
Arrests No arrests were reported from Sept. 30-Oct. 6. Summonses 10/3 at 12:28 a.m. Louis Smith, 37, of Village Street, Lisbon, was issued a summons by Officer Mathew Bowers on Main Street on a charge of operating after suspension. 10/4 at 12:40 p.m. Dean Rollins, 58, of Baker Street, Richmond, was issued a summons by […]
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Brunswick Police Beat: Oct. 11
Arrests 10/1 at 1:40 p.m. Bonnie Lubee Bergeron, 61, of Foreside Road, Topsham, was arrested by Officer Charles Tompson on Tibbetts Drive on a charge of theft. 10/2 at 1:03 p.m. John Katula, 44, of South Adams Road, Litchfield, was arrested by Detective Jerod Verrill on Pleasant Street on a charge of aggravated trafficking of […]
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Topsham-area school board race draws 4 candidates for 2 seats
Bill Keleher, Don Koslosky, Jane Quirion and Sarah Ward are vying for two seats with partial terms ending next year.
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Bath Police Beat: Oct. 11
Arrests 8/30 at noon. Annmarie Knowlton, 47, of Brookward Court, Lisbon Falls, was arrested by Officer Richard Ross in Bath on a charge of stealing drugs. 9/13 at 5:30 p.m. Katie Barter, 28, of Noble Avenue, was arrested by Officer Richard Ross on Water Street on a charge of theft. 9/30 at 3:40 p.m. Katie […]
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Freeport students enjoy adventure at L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery program
About 450 students spent Sept. 10-13 at the Flying Point Road center.