Spring is a time of beauty, renewal and reflection. As a resident of Maine, I am fortunate to witness the signs of spring all around me – the return of birds, the growth of plants and the trees bursting with new leaves. For many of us, this season is a much-needed respite from the cold […]
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Forum: Patriotism is not loyalty to one person
When we were children we used to play a guessing game with the first question being, “Person, place or thing?” We used to know the difference between those choices. Apparently we have gotten stupider with age; otherwise we would know that a person is not a place and a place is not usually a thing. […]
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Mainewhile: Maine’s meteorite could hold secrets for scientists
Science is just so cool. Every day, all around us, the most astounding things are going on and being discovered. Despite the woes and worries of this modern age, we are also living in a time when technology has enabled us to bear witness to wonders undreamed of before, from atomic structures to the deaths […]
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Portland Superintendents’ Notebook: Let’s work together to ensure a successful school budget
June 13 is when Portland residents will vote on a school budget for the 2023-24 school year. Each year, a public referendum concludes our collaborative budget process. “Collaborative” describes something that is accomplished by working together with others. That’s exactly how the Portland Public Schools develops a school budget every year. We began the FY24 […]
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RSU 5 Superintendent’s Notebook: A look into budget priorities for new year
The RSU 5 board of directors has worked diligently to develop a budget that is focused on the goals of the district and the needs of our students while remaining responsive to the needs of our taxpayers. The board of directors’ proposed operating budget for FY 24 is $39,080,569, which is an overall increase of […]
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Mainewhile: Eagerly awaiting the joyful palette of spring colors
Well, hello spring. As of March 20, winter was officially over. Of course, we all know how that goes. In Maine, winter weather keeps going well past the calendar winter itself. One of our state’s many, many charms. Even so, the vernal equinox marks a turning point, and it is starting to feel like it, […]
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Through My Lens: Neo-Nazis can’t scare Black community out of Maine
To the neo-Nazis who recently rallied in Portland: I want to make it clear that the Black community is here to stay in Maine. To everyone else: I must express my concern about the increasingly difficult situation for Black people in our beloved state. As a resident of Maine for the past nine years, I […]
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Mainewhile: Skip Facebook rants and channel righteous anger into action
I’m not on social media much these days. It’s too exhausting. Mostly, I use it these days to see what my friends’ kids are up to, find cool science articles, or stare at adorable rescue dogs that I want to bring home. This week in particular, I have been angry with social media. All week […]
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Brunswick Superintendent’s Notebook: Creative thinking brings healthy, local fish to school cafeterias
The Brunswick School Department has a fish story to share, but it’s not about the one that got away. Instead, it’s about a partnership with the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association that brings locally-caught fish to the plates of our students. Here’s how it works: During the pandemic, fishermen experienced a decline in sales primarily due […]
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Mainewhile: Rail service to Montreal? Yes, please
It is no secret that I am in favor of all things train. I have certainly been rather verbal about it, and even written my thoughts down here before as well. I like trains. Some of it – OK, a lot of it – is nostalgic. My dad was a train buff. More than once […]