KENNEBUNK — Each year in the spring, The New School’s students and teachers travel across the U.S. or to other countries for an intensive study of fascinating subjects. Intensives are one of the cornerstones of The New School. They provide an opportunity for young people to stretch their minds, learn outside their comfort zone, and […]
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New STEM partnership focuses on girls
YORK COUNTY — A new Federal grant will link arts centers and science communication to get Maine’s girls excited about STEM careers through Augmented Reality. The National Science Foundation has awarded the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance and their partners at the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Sciences, Harvard University, Oregon State University, and […]
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Women’s Day — How can women make financial progress
On March 8, we observe International Women’s Day. This year’s theme is “Press for Progress,” and events around the world will celebrate women’s advancements in the political, social and cultural arenas. But right here in the United States, women still face barriers to their financial progress. If you’re a woman, you need to recognize these […]
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Teenage Rebellion
As we grow older, I feel as if we become more secceptable to trying new things. This also leads me to believe this is why we have teenage rebellion. Teenage rebellion is when adolescent humans decide to invent an independent identity for themselves and make decisions without help from their parents. It is also defined […]
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Living things always in state of becoming
Every blade of grass has its Angel that bends over it and whispers “Grow, Grow.” The Talmud As March approaches the frozen earth yearns for spring and the gardening awakening. And so it goes on-the cycles, the seasons, the recurring changes that make up our lives. We are beginning to lose our wintry darkness, flowers […]
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Trading Places
Matt yawned as he got ready for bed. “Gosh, I wish I didn’t have to go to school tomorrow!” He looked at his Labrador Retriever, Jasper. “You have the life, staying home all day. You ought to go to school!” As Matt pulled the covers under his chin, he stared at the full moon glowing […]
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Maine winters medal worthy
The Winter Olympics have been the highlight of our television time for the past two weeks. With closing ceremonies taking place this Sunday, we can once again look forward to not feeling guilty for ordering take-out while witnessing the training regimens of various competitors. Did you happen to catch the aerial skiing competition? I was […]
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My wrap song: The best hands-free device is a non-tech one
“Well, I guess dads have neckties; moms have Moby wraps.” —My husband, in response to my baby wrapping bafflement and several frustrated attempts to get it right I’ve finally done it. It’s only taken me six years and three children to muster enough aplomb to master the wrap, but I’m baby-wearing, baby! Thank heaven. Look, Ma, […]
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Red Sox get J.D. Martinez at the right time
On the surface, it looks like the Red Sox got J. D. Martinez at just the right time in his career. He started the 2017 season with the Detroit Tigers and was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 18. He had missed the first 33 games of the season after suffering a sprain in […]
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Vonn scatters grandfather’s ashes near downhill course
JEONGSEON, South Korea — Lindsey Vonn came to South Korea with the goal of taking home an Olympic medal and leaving behind something even more special. She did both. The American ski great said Thursday she recently scattered some of the ashes of her grandfather , who served during the Korean War, on a rock near the […]