‘(A lack of broadband access is) a huge disadvantage to the people who really could stand most to benefit from it,’ says Maine Dr. Karen Saylor.
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.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Local Elections, Politics
Freeport residents compete for seat in Maine House
Republican Jay Finegan and Democrat Melanie Sachs seek to fill the post being vacated by outgoing House Speaker Sara Gideon.
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Winter is coming: Southern Midcoast restaurants prepare for return to all-indoor dining
Gather in Yarmouth is planning ways to stretch the outdoor dining season and the Frontier Cafe in Brunswick plans to reopen with curbside service only.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Harpswell residents compete to represent state House District 51
Rep. Joyce “Jay” McCreight, D-Harpswell, faces a challenge from Republican Steve “Bubba” Davis.
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Harpswell residents compete to represent state House District 51
Rep. Joyce “Jay” McCreight, D-Harpswell, faces a challenge from Republican Steve “Bubba” Davis.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth residents square off for state House District 47 seat
Republican Anne Fleming and Democrat Art Bell are competing for the seat currently occupied by Janice Cooper.
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Yarmouth residents square off for state House District 47 seat
Republican Anne Fleming and Democrat Art Bell are competing for the seat currently occupied by Janice Cooper.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Harpswell Aging at Home group helps keeps seniors active, healthy
The group has launched a survey to determine how best to continue aiding Harpswell’s elder residents.
Posted inCoastal Journal
Contests emerge in Bath, Topsham elections
TOPSHAM — This year’s School Administrative District 75 Board of Directors race has 11 people running for four open Topsham seats. The School Board seats filled by Andrea Imrie, Bill Keleher, Sarah Ward and Jeffrey Wolkens are available; all but Wolkens are running again. Also on the Nov. 3 ballot are Nancy Chandler, Nathen Cloutier, […]
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Topsham residents compete for state House District 54 seat
Rep. Denise Tepler, D-Topsham, faces a challenge from Republican Toni Bashinsky.