It would benefit all Mainers, not just the very wealthy.
2017
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
For young people to be career- and college-ready, school attendance matters
Reducing absenteeism can be a hidden key to improving student achievement and success.
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The Maine Millennial: Dating in the Tinder age – both romantic and convenient
Who’s got time to trawl for strangers in bars when there’s an app that does the hard work for you?
Posted inJournal Tribune
Pineapple Cream Pie a tempting treat
Pineapple Cream Pie We have all had coconut cream pie and by adding the ultimate in sweet fruit to it, you have a tremendously flavored pie that is simple and such a treat! One 9-inch prebaked pie crust 1/2 fresh pineapple 2 cups coconut milk 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1/4 cup sugar 2 yolks 4 […]
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Tale of a waterproof slicker
When Florencio Ortiz sent off for that new slicker, everyone in town and out at the ranch knew about it. He described in detail how waterproof it was and how a cowboy just couldn’t possibly get wet with this slicker on. Then it came, and Florencio tied it behind the cantle of his saddle each […]
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Populist purity test threatens GOP control
When Susan Collins was thinking about leaving the U.S. Senate and running for governor next year, she was warned that she would face right-wingers in a bruising Republican primary. She could win a general election easily, but winning the nomination would be tough. Whether that was a factor in her decision to stick with the […]
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Easy French cooking for fast weeknights
I’m a lover of coq au vin — you know, the French classic dish of chicken marinated in red wine, seared and slowly braised with lardons, mushrooms and onions. I’m not a lover, however, of how long it takes to prepare. Traditional coq au vin encompasses cutting up an entire chicken and marinating the pieces in […]
