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PublishedJanuary 14, 2020
Life Unwound: Regrets teach us
I dreamt about my mother’s hands last night, her long slim fingers, stunning and smooth in her youth, bony and wrinkled as she aged, black-blue and withered at her death the day after Christmas. In my dream, I saw her rings that my father bought her to honor anniversaries, for Christmas gifts, and as gratitude […]
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2020
Here’s Something: CMP line poses a dilemma for environmentalists
One thing is clear when it comes to Central Maine Power’s proposed electrical transmission line linking Quebec and Massachusetts via western and southern Maine: It’s a dilemma of epic, and perhaps existential, proportions for Maine environmentalists. For decades we’ve watched as environmentally minded groups and individuals have opposed all sorts of development projects, citing impacts […]
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2020
Arts Calendar: Jan. 15-25
‘Tap, Tap, Jazz’ Exhibits/Galleries “Appearances,” 100 works by photographers Jack Montgomery and Ralph Gibson, Maine Museum of Photographic Arts, USM Glickman Family Library, 314 Forest Ave., Portland. On view to Jan. 27, mainemuseumofphotographicarts.org. “Holding Up the Sky,” Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St., Portland. Honors the First People of Maine, to Jan. 31. “Holiday Offerings 2020 […]
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2020
School Notebook: Jan. 6
USM announces recipients of Essential Workers Scholarship The University of Southern Maine has recognized 50 outstanding students who are learning while working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic in a range of essential capacities. Included are health care professionals, firefighters, police officers, paramedics, retail and grocery employees, child care providers, delivery services workers and […]
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2020
Cooking at the Cove: A simple, scrumptious scallop supper
I’ve been reading up on the Nordic tradition of “hygge,” a Danish-Norwegian word that translates as “a feeling of coziness.” It’s also about “taking pleasure in the simple things in life.” And there’s really nothing simpler than a supper of scallops and freshly pickled vegetables to brighten a long winter’s night. Now that the holiday […]
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2020
Coastal History: Jefferson Davis’ Maine connection
My 11-year-old son is somewhat obsessed with Civil War history in general and Joshua Chamberlain in particular. We visited the Chamberlain museum recently and he went in a Civil War uniform. For Christmas, he presented me with a framed drawing of the Chamberlain statue in Bowdoin. I explained to him how the war sort of […]
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2020
Letter: Why is Trump so sensitive to criticism?
Trump uses his Twitter account like a cudgel. Anyone who crosses him or his “policies” is subject to angry vilification. Impeachment has caused an explosion of tweets. I am amazed how thin-skinned this bully and this pathetic grifter is. What a pity. Why would a sensitive creature like Trump put himself in a position like the […]
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2020
Cape contemplating future of local schools
Solutions to pressing infrastructure needs could include new buildings or extensive renovations.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2020
Freeport chamber celebrates a decade in business
Chamber Choice Award winners will be announced on Jan. 9 at the Shine Bright Like a Diamond gala.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2020
L.L. Bean nixes corporate relocation in favor of expansion
Maine’s most iconic business had contemplated a move from Freeport before deciding to increase its downtown footprint.
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