Today we have an overwhelming amount of information that hits us every day from all sorts of media. Television, internet, radio to name a few, all available 24 hours a day. It is easy to not pay attention anymore, and it is even easier to take just a few seconds to check out a headline […]
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Forum: Too many unanswered questions about Drowne Road project
I served on the town of Cumberland’s Affordable Housing Task Force and support new approaches encouraging the development of affordable housing in town. Unfortunately, I can’t support the proposed 107-unit Drowne Road affordable housing project in its current form. This project has been rushed through by the Town Council without real scrutiny or negotiation, too […]
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Mainewhile: Pioneering Black meteorologists carved out space for inclusion
I know that it has long been an axiom to say “If you don’t like the weather in New England, wait a minute,” but come on. This winter has been surreal. Even the “normal” days have been weird. There was a day last week that had literally just about everything you could imagine: fog, clouds, […]
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Through My Lens: Wishing U.S. football had soccer’s universal appeal
Many exciting sports events were happening all around the world last weekend. These included the Super Bowl, the African Cup Finals and the Asian Cup Finals. For me, the experience was particularly memorable as I found myself seated on the couch beside a longtime Mainer who eagerly explained American football rules to me whenever I […]
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RSU 5 Superintendent’s Notebook: Safe storage keeps guns out of the hands of young people
Since 2018, there have been more than 100 school shooting incidents per year in our country, according to the K-12 School Shooting Database and those numbers have steadily increased. In addition, nearly 20% of all childhood deaths are caused by firearms. Proper firearm storage is one preventative action we can take to keep members of […]
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Mainewhile: Talbot and Talbot Ross refreshingly dedicated to creating better lives for all
One of the astounding, courageous and inspiring individuals whose life is portrayed in “Americans Who Tell the Truth,” a collection of portraiture and biography, is Maine’s own Gerald “Jerry” E. Talbot. Talbot is well known in our state as a bold, courageous and strident advocate for human rights. An eighth generation Mainer, he experienced both […]
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Forum: In Cumberland, the right project at right time and place
I chaired the Cumberland Affordable Housing Task Force. We delivered our report to the council on Jan. 23, 2023. The task force consisted of 10 Cumberland residents who volunteered to undertake this task. Starting in July 2022, we worked very hard on this complex issue delivering a unanimous report reflecting members’ mutual respect, collaboration, problem […]
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Mainewhile: Kick off Black History Month with Ashley Bryan’s truths and joy
There’s no way one month alone, even if it was a regular-length month like June, or even a full 31 days like August, could do justice to the historical contributions made by people of color. Therefore, we should definitely ease up on our expectations for poor little “shortest month of the year” February in its […]
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Through My Lens: Skating my way into a deeper connection with Maine
Engaging in winter sports is about more than just the activities – it’s about the connections, the community, the friends and the conversations. I’ve come to realize that finding enjoyable outdoor activities can truly transform the long and sometimes isolating season into something fun. Skiing at Sugarloaf in past years brought me joy, but there’s […]
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Mainewhile: The fight to save the Frank J. Wood Bridge? Please stop
Wow, we really took a thumping in this last round of storms. I’ve been transfixed by the images of Reid State Park and Popham Beach. These places I know well have been transformed into unrecognizable landscapes. We are facing a lot of damage, a lot of cleanup and a lot of questions. As bad as […]