A proposed new department is well intentioned, but does not address a much broader problem.
2021
Posted inLetters
Letter to the Editor: Support federal funding of National Child Abuse Hotline
A child’s home should be where they feel safest. But unfortunately, for far too many, that is not the case. An unfortunate consequence of the COVID shutdowns, and remote learning, is that children who have unstable homes have spent the last year in constant turmoil, deprived of adequate contact with their peers, teachers and other […]
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Salaries, profits too high for dental insurance companies
A bill before the Maine Legislature would force dental insurers to put at least 80 percent of patient premiums toward actual care.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Guest column: Remembering polio’s impact on the neighborhood’s golden girl
It was the l950s and all parents worried about it. After all, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt caught it and had never walked again without heavy leg braces, and human props at his sides. If someone of his stature contracted Poliomyelitis, then no one was safe. Allie was one who was not safe. Nobody knew why. She’d […]
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
The Maine Idea: Gov. Mills administration fumbles on Kennebec dam removals
DMR’s pratfall leaves other questions in its wake
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Beyond the Headlines: Reflecting on 3 decades of life
As I enter a new decade this month (turning 30!), it got me reflecting back on some of the important life lessons I’ve learned along the way. Be true to yourself. Easier said than done right? For many of us, finding out who we are is a tall order. It takes a lot of trial […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Transit can tie a community together
METRO’s proposed changes would improve mobility on the Portland peninsula, says the bus line’s executive director.
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Superintendent’s Notebook: Preserving nature’s future
Earth Day is a global celebration established in 1970 to create awareness about the importance of protecting our environment. On April 22, Earth Day, I’m taking time to reflect on what nature means to me and the small things I can do to create a healthier planet. In RSU 5, we’re committed to creating a […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Buxton Notes: April 15
No contested races in Buxton All incumbents in municipal and school board offices are running unopposed at the polls on June 8. Seeking reelection are Chad Poitras, chairperson of the Board of Selectmen; Planning Board Chairperson Keith Emery and member Christopher Baldinelli; Tyler Ladd, Budget Committee; and Ellen DeCotiss, who represents Buxton on SAD 6 […]
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Letter to the Editor: Support the Center for Compassion and its efforts
I began my career in public education in 1972. For two decades, as a teacher and principal, I was able to prioritize the importance of growing compassionate school citizens. Institutional compassion permeated the teaching of literature, social studies and writing. In the 1990’s our nation’s educational priorities shifted and by early 2000, “No Child Left […]