Alex Lear

Sun Journal

A Maine native and Colby College graduate, Alex has been covering coastal communities since 2001, and currently handles Bath, Topsham, Cumberland, and North Yarmouth. He lives in the Portland area with his wife Lauren, toddler Alaina, and bulldog Walter. He has released four CDs of original music and does occasional research work for Marvel Comics' collected editions.

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Published
January 26, 2025

Farmington native relaunches movement classes

FARMINGTON — Morgen Hall, born and raised in Farmington, has relaunched her business, Little Feet Beats Music and Dance, on Perham Street. The winter session is set to begin Tuesday, Jan. 28, with some free demo classes offered ahead of that launch. There will be mixed-age Music Together classes for infants up to 5 year […]
Published
November 19, 2024

MaineHealth Franklin Hospital names recipients of DAISY, BEE awards

In recognition of outstanding patient care, Christina Whelpley and Courtney Barry recently received the DAISY Award and BEE Award, respectively, at MaineHealth Franklin Hospital. The DAISY Award is an international program that celebrates the extraordinary clinical skills and compassionate care given by registered nurses every day. The hospital’s BEE Award recognizes all the other staff […]
Published
November 10, 2024

Skowhegan-based mortgage loan officer joins Franklin Savings Bank

SKOWHEGAN — Michell McMahon has joined Franklin Savings Bank as a mortgage loan officer. Based in the Skowhegan area, McMahon brings over 20 years of banking experience. “I’m thrilled to join a community bank that genuinely cares about the people it serves,” McMahon said in a news release from the bank. “Franklin Savings Bank has […]
Published
July 20, 2024

Jay’s OTIS Federal Credit Union donates $21,000 to 13 local food pantries

JAY — Over the course of 2023, OTIS Federal Credit Union raised nearly $21,000 for the cause of ending hunger. Fundraising events hosted by the credit union included a soup day, plant sale, yard sale and a painting “FUNdraiser.” Additional funds were raised through sales of handmade crafts and afghans, candy and snacks, cellphone cardholders, […]
Published
July 14, 2024

Maine Judicial Branch recognizes Augusta employee

Mark Veilleux received the Service Rockstar Award.
Published
July 3, 2024

Skowhegan Savings donates $50K to construction of Rangeley childcare center

RANGELEY — The Skowhegan Savings Bank’s Charitable Foundation awarded a $50,000 grant to the construction of the Beth Brunswick Memorial Childcare Center in Rangeley. The $3.5 million project, being built to accommodate 48 preschool children, is anticipated to break ground this fall. A project of the Beth Brunswick Memorial Fund, the idea of the center […]
Published
June 23, 2024

Doctor joins Central Maine Healthcare’s Neurology Team in Lewiston

Choudhry will treat patients who have had strokes, epilepsy, migraine headaches, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, as well as other conditions.
Published
May 5, 2024

Augusta’s New Ventures Maine to offer free classes in May

AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine is set to offer 20 free workshops and classes statewide in May in three program areas: small business, career building and financial education. Workshops and classes are designed to help people in Maine gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to build a career, start a business and manage money. The full […]
Published
January 5, 2024

Farmington’s MaineHealth Franklin Hospital taps emergency department director

FARMINGTON — Blake Hotchkiss of Wayne has been appointed emergency department director at MaineHealth Franklin Hospital. He oversees clinical activities within the unit to ensure the delivery of patient- and family-centered care. He also manages business operations and serves as a mentor and coach, fostering the professional growth of the care team. Deanna Orfanidis, chief […]
Published
November 17, 2023

U-Haul services open in Monmouth

NORTH MONMOUTH — Gene’s Auto Repair & Sales signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the North Monmouth community. The business at 1088 U.S. Route 202 will offer services such as U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, support rental items and pre-tow inspection. Normal business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through […]

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