Addie Hinds, who created the Bath-focused YouTube show, recently got a nod from Parade magazine.
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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Freeport’s Desert of Maine looks to future expansion and $1M investment
The landmark venue’s owners look to have a zoning district created that would allow for a cafe, larger musical performances, and an arts center.
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Freeport church to enter new chapter as performance hall, arts gallery
The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Freeport plans renovations to the 125-year-old church for later this year.
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Yarmouth youth music center nets $50K in pandemic-related funding
The 317 Main Street Community Music Center plans to use much of the funding to strengthen and expand programming in communities that lack sufficient resources.
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Former Bath Police deputy chief seeks Bath City Council seat
If elected, Bob Savary would fill the remaining two years in Mari Eosco’s term.
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Yarmouth, Cape Elizabeth girls net top awards in ‘Maine App Challenge’
The contest, established by Tyler Technologies, encouraged students to create a mobile application as well as a video that demonstrated their design.
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Brunswick Army veteran doesn’t let deafness deter her from competing in World’s Toughest Race
Gretchen Evans of Brunswick, who became deaf in 2006 after a rocket attack in Afghanistan, is one of 10 teams to be featured in the Amazon Prime TV show, which debuts Aug. 14.
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Cumberland, North Yarmouth voters OK school budget, elect town officials
North Yarmouth residents also approved the town’s $3.39 million budget.
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Daughtry wins Democratic nod in state Senate District 24; Brunswick House race goes to second round
Poppy Arford received the most votes in a three-way race for state house District 49, but didn’t reach the 50% threshold needed to avoid a run-off vote.
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Sachs wins Freeport-area House primary; RSU 5 budget likely to pass
The Regional School Unit 5 budget passed in Freeport and Pownal, but results were still being hand-counted Wednesday.