Kevin O’Leary, who teaches drama and English at Morse High School, launches the play next week.
Alex Lear
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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.
Midcoast Big Brothers Big Sisters forges bonds for youth in need
A fundraiser for the Bath/Brunswick chapter will be held at Flight Deck Brewing on Saturday, Sept. 21.
Bowdoin College exhibit honors African American among first to reach North Pole
Matthew Henson was the only other American to stand at the top of the world for the first time in 1909.
Patten Free Library to host Bath man’s talk on climate change
John Zittel has spent four decades involved in ocean science with the U.S. Navy.
Cumberland Police Beat: Sept. 19
Arrests No arrests or criminal summonses were reported from Sept. 3-8. Fire calls 9/5 at 12:20 a.m. Smoke detector activation on Maeves Way. 9/5 at 6:33 p.m. Outdoor rubbish fire on Gray Road. 9/5 at 10:34 p.m. Unauthorized burning on Gray Road. 9/6 at 6:32 p.m. Gas leak on Pleasant Valley Road. 9/7 at 5:14 […]
Rawhide Rodeo gallops back into Cumberland Fair
The 148th annual Cumberland Fair runs from Sept. 22-29.
Next phase of Highland Green development to go before Topsham planners
Seacoast Management looks to build 48 cottages and an assisted living facility.
‘Perfect synergy’: North Yarmouth Wescustogo community center build to conclude this month
A golf tournament fundraiser is set for Sept. 26.
Elections draw familiar faces in Topsham, Brunswick, Bath
Four newcomers are running for two partial-term seats on the Topsham-area School Administrative District 75 board.
‘People Power’: Midcoast United Way kicks off $1.8M campaign
This year’s fundraiser concludes Nov. 6.