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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PublishedMarch 26, 2020
Bath-area ‘Diaper Project’ comes to rescue for rising number of families
United Way of Mid Coast Maine looked to distribute more than 130,000 diapers this year, up from about 23,000 in 2014, but the coronavirus pandemic is posing challenges.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2020
Sifting History’s Sands: Desert of Maine owner seeks to separate truth from myth at Freeport landmark
FREEPORT — Legend has it that William Tuttle settled the farmland that is now the Desert of Maine in the late 18th century. Mela Heestand, co-owner of the Desert Road landmark since December 2018, doubts he ever existed. The Desert of Maine, which opens again next May, consists of a 20-30-acre “desert” of very fine […]
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2020
Harpswell boat-building class passes traditions to next generation
Ann Flannery’s course, still open to new students age 9-16, runs through May.
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2020
Bath re-establishes William King Square in honor of Maine’s first governor
The square comprises the land around Bath’s Customs House, on which King’s home was once located.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2019
Brunswick schools work to flatten barriers for asylum-seekers
The district has expanded its language services to meet the needs of the 26 new students from Africa.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2019
Police again arrest former sheriff, jail chief for drunk driving
Mark Westrum of Bath was first charged with operating under the influence in 2016.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2019
Cumberland beach dig reveals relics of ancient residents
Thomas Bennett of Prince Memorial Library co-directed the archeological search at Broad Cove Reserve.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2019
Bath deputy police chief wraps up 27-year career
Bob Savary has started a new job with the U.S. Navy’s Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2019
Topsham Fair promises to be a like mother, like daughter affair
The 165th annual event returns Aug. 6-11 at the Topsham Fairgrounds off the Route 196 Coastal Connector.
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