Loneliness, fear and depression can set in, but older adults have learned to be resilient to get through tough times, an expert says.
Alex Lear
A Maine native and Colby College graduate, Alex has been covering coastal communities since 2001. He lives in the Portland area with his wife Lauren, 4-year-old daughter Alaina, and 7-year-old bulldog Walter. He has released four CDs of original music and does occasional research work for Marvel Comics' collected editions.
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Bath-area school district eyes further budget cuts in light of pandemic impact
The Regional School Unit 1 Board of Directors aims to adopt next year’s spending plan June 8.
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‘We’re in it together’: Southern Midcoast students, teachers cope with remote learning amid pandemic
Academia from afar presents an array of challenges and concerns about the long-term effects caused by so much time away from the classroom.
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Cumberland teen launches first single from Yarmouth studio
Charlie Moore, a Greely Middle School eighth grader, wrote the song as a form of solace for his grandmother.
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Longtime Cumberland incumbent faces two challengers for council seat
Bill Stiles is running against Allison Foster and Jason Record in a bid to hold his Cumberland Center post.
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Hometown Heroes: Sidewalk messages from Bath mother, daughter spark hope during pandemic
Melissa Marquis and her 9-year-old daughter Gracie have been writing upbeat messages each time they go out for a walk.
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Cumberland plans to build sand/salt shed, renovate Town Hall this summer
Both projects are part of a $7 million bond the Town Council approved last year.
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Freeport launches ‘Grocery Buddy’ delivery program for seniors
The effort aims to help residents older than 65, as well as those with autoimmune illnesses.
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Missed milestones: Southern Midcoast students adapt to surreal senior year amid pandemic
Schools in Bath, Brunswick and Topsham face delayed or canceled proms, graduations and sports seasons.
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‘At the mercy of the food supply’: Southern Midcoast food assistance services, families struggling during pandemic
Food pantries in Bath, Freeport and Brunswick are finding it difficult to keep up with increased demand.