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PublishedAugust 1, 2023
Through My Lens: New Mainers, get outside, enjoy state to fight neo-Nazi message
This summer has become a summer of resistance for me. I’m exercising that resistance by camping in Trenton and hiking at Acadia National Park. For Black individuals and immigrants in the state, the march of neo-Nazis in Portland in April continues to cause distress and concern. The Nationalist Social Club march, demanding protection for the […]
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PublishedJuly 19, 2023
Running strong in Westbrook
More than 420 racers crossed the finish line at the 10th annual Westbrook Strong 5K last weekend and 37 kids ran in the Matt Sprint.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2023
Brunswick swimmer takes gold at National Senior Games
David Vail of Brunswick won a gold medal in the 100-yard backstroke for men 80-84 at the 2023 National Senior Games, held July 14-17 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He placed second in the 200 freestyle. Vail was seeded first in three events following a four-year break while he dealt with multiple cancers, but he was forced […]
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PublishedJuly 18, 2023
Through My Lens: To enjoy local beauty without cars, we need more sidewalks
We need to address the lack of sidewalks in the Yarmouth, Falmouth and Cumberland areas. As an enthusiastic runner and cyclist, I have come to cherish the beauty of our communities, but I am deeply concerned about the safety risks I and others face when navigating certain routes. Specifically, I often find myself doing long […]
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PublishedJuly 3, 2023
Through My Lens: Termination of affirmative action hurts immigrants and everyone else
The U.S. Supreme Court’s termination last week of affirmative action in college admissions is a devastating blow for Black immigrants pursuing the American dream. It undermines the need for a support system to aid Black and minority students who have hopes of reaching their highest education potential. Having personally experienced education in both Maine and […]
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PublishedJune 28, 2023
Gorham celebrates Pride
Gorham Pride hosted its first festival celebrating the LGBTQ+ community June 24 with a marimba band, a choir, drag performances and a vendor and resource fair.
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PublishedJune 22, 2023
Mill Creek Concert Series starts June 28
This summer’s Mill Creek Concert Series in South Portland kicks off Wednesday, June 28, with the Downeast Brass Quintet. The Wednesday night concerts at Mill Creek Park are free and begin at 6:30 p.m. The summer’s lineup also features: singer-songwriter Andi Fawcett on July 12; Stone Broke, a ’70s-’90s rock/country/blues tribute band, July 19; Studio […]
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PublishedJune 21, 2023
Windham wins it all
The softball team takes the Class A state championship title for the first time.
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PublishedJune 20, 2023
Through My Lens: Celebrate like it’s your birthday every day
June 20th marks both my birthday and World Refugee Day. I intentionally chose the date of my birthday to avoid being swept into the United Nations’ automatic birthday assignment of Jan. 1 for all refugees. Even after an extensive asylum interview and my specific birthdate request in 2011, however, my refugee papers and the so-called […]
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PublishedJune 15, 2023
SMCC president leaving for Saint Joseph’s College
Southern Maine Community College President Joe Cassidy has resigned, effective Aug. 1, to become president of Saint Joseph’s College of Maine in Standish. Cassidy served as president of Southern Maine Community College for six years, with a prior five-years as president of Washington County Community College. During his tenure at SMCC, he led the college […]
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