The work will expand the town’s radio communications network for the police, fire-rescue and public works departments from two to four antenna sites.
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.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster, Times Record
Closures amid pandemic show the importance of Cumberland, Topsham libraries
As the coronavirus shows no signs of slowing down, many families have missed the community education hub that libraries offer.
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Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Faded frenzy: State biologist, victim reflect on Midcoast fox attacks
The attack by two foxes of a man in Woolwich last week doesn’t lead a regional wildlife biologist to think a new wave of cases has begun.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland-No. Yarmouth prepares for return to school with masks mandates, limited classroom time
School starts Sept. 8 for grades K-12, with pre-kindergarten to begin Sept. 14.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Times Record
Habitat for Humanity plans to build 2 more homes in Freeport
Interested homeowners are asked to contact Habitat this month.
Posted inThe Forecaster
‘Peacewave’ marks 75th anniversary of Japanese bombings
BRUNSWICK — Peacewave 2020, a day-long series of commemorations around the world of the 75th anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings that ended World War II, will include an event in Brunswick Sunday, Aug. 9. Hundreds of activities marking the 1945 bombings start in Japan at 8:15 a.m., and are geared toward expressing the […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland Farmers’ Club launches $42,000 fundraiser to install 1931 Standish sawmill at fairgrounds
Ron Harmon of Standish, whose grandfather first operated the gas-powered sawmill, is donating it to the Cumberland Fairgrounds.
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Several incumbents seek reelection in Brunswick, Freeport elections
Nomination papers in Brunswick and Freeport are due back Sept. 4 and 9, respectively.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Bowdoin College prepares for largely off-campus learning this fall
New state-of-the-art iPads being issued to every pupil are geared toward ensuring equity of access to online learning and computing among all students.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Many beachgoers undeterred after Harpswell shark attack
In response to Julie Dimperio Holowach’s July 27 death off Bailey Island in Harpswell, some beaches prohibited wading in past one’s waist.