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PublishedDecember 8, 2021
Brunswick Superintendent’s Notebook: Students can succeed through many career paths
In business, when the boss “manages by objective,” it means there can be many roads to accomplishing the goal. Employees are deemed “successful” whatever path they choose, as long as the goal is achieved. Fortunately, education is taking a page from the business playbook. As this year’s class of high school seniors considers the options […]
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PublishedDecember 7, 2021
Yarmouth Clam Festival to make a comeback next summer
After being canceled for the past two years because of the pandemic, organizers expect a full return of the popular fundraising event in July.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2021
Through My Lens: There will be no gifts this Christmas for those affected by climate crisis
The past few weeks had been challenging, as I had to decide between buying gifts for family and friends in Maine or sending donations to support my family and friends who are ravaged by serious water and food shortages. The recent droughts that hit parts of Somalia and Kenya are affecting 2.3 million people and […]
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PublishedDecember 7, 2021
Mainewhile: Think outside the box to foster holiday togetherness
Does anyone really need to know the full and detailed genetic makeup of their dog? I mean, average family pet owners have a dog of mixed parentage. Do any of us really need to swab their saliva and send it off for a full workup? I would argue not. In fact, it might be that […]
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PublishedDecember 7, 2021
Forum: Federal law to protect LBGTQ+ Americans matters to people of faith
As a pastor with the United Church of Christ, it is my life’s work to make the transformative teachings of Christianity real and accessible to all people. Jesus told us that the greatest commandment is love. Christians are tasked with loving our neighbors as ourselves – it is our highest duty. At my church we […]
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PublishedDecember 6, 2021
Arts Calendar: Dec. 9-19
Art Through Dec. 31 Potter/ceramist Margaret Melanson at Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton. Open noon-4 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; holiday hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 11-23 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 24. For more information, call 647-2787 or visit galley302.com. Dance […]
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PublishedDecember 6, 2021
Letter: Additions to Route 1 in Falmouth are eyesores
The Falmouth Planning Board should sponsor a naming contest for the two edifices that now loom above Route 1 from the extreme edge of the Falmouth Shopping Center. And I should like to submit the first entry. I propose “The Thumbs.” This name would be the short version of the longer “The Sore Thumbs,” or […]
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PublishedDecember 6, 2021
Community Calendar: Dec. 10-19
Camden Conference talk Benefits Holiday Benefit for Community Fund, online to Sunday, Dec. 12. Shop and support Maine children and families through Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, kitetails.org/events-calendar/online-holiday-benefit-2021. South Portland Christmas Toy Drive, drop off toys, boots and coats until Friday, Dec. 10, at South Portland Police Department, 30 Anthoine St.; South Portland Fire […]
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PublishedDecember 6, 2021
Arts Calendar: Dec. 10-19
Peace and Joy Exhibits/Galleries David Little, mixed media art, through Dec. 31, Merrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth. “Home Fires: Freedom and Captivity,” University of New England Art Gallery, 716 Stevens Ave., Portland. Free, through Jan. 23, library.une.edu. Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St., Portland: “Sagadahoc County through the Eastern Eye: Selections from the Penobscot Marine Museum,” […]
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PublishedDecember 6, 2021
COVID-19 cases spike over two weeks in RSU 5
Thirty-five cases of COVID-19 over a period of two weeks were reported in Regional School Unit 5 on Dec. 3, according to an email from Superintendent Becky Foley. In addition to 13 cases at Freeport High School, two were reported at Mast Landing School, eight at Durham Community School, four at Pownal Elementary School and […]
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