December 2021 – Page 271 – The Portland Press Herald

Commentary: The thousands of vulnerable people harmed by Facebook and Instagram are lost in Meta’s ‘average user’ data

by Joseph Bak-Coleman, University of Washington The Conversation December 1, 2021November 30, 2021

Fall 2021 has been filled with a steady stream of media coverage arguing that Meta’s Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram social media platforms pose a threat to users’ mental health and well-being, radicalize, polarize users and spread misinformation. Are these technologies – embraced by billions – killing people and eroding democracy? Or is this just another […]

Two RSU 21 directors, citing time constraints, leave board

by Tammy Wells December 1, 2021November 30, 2021

Select boards in Arundel and Kennebunk will appoint interim directors, according to RSU 21 policy.

Business, Food

The Wrap: Brew summit returns, and Turkey Lurkey potato chips arrive

by Meredith Goad December 1, 2021December 1, 2021

Jewel Box asks for proof of vaccination.

Business, Maine

Maine’s working waterfronts facing a tidal wave of threats, Island Institute report finds

by Hannah LaClaire December 1, 2021December 1, 2021

The new report cites a lack of infrastructure, support, access, affordable housing and legal protections, as well as increasing risks from climate change.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Of course stereotypes are holding women back

by Tyler Cowen Bloomberg Opinion December 1, 2021November 30, 2021

A new study just documented a gender-based job-promotions gap linked to disparate assessments of ‘potential.’ Bias is the most convincing explanation.