My brother-in-law is currently dealing with cancer. Getting the news that he has cancer was one of the most difficult days of his life – and ours as well. But here’s the thing. Being told he had cancer isn’t what actually went wrong in his life, that was just the moment we can focus on. […]
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Here’s Something: Rekindle Pilgrims’ pride this Thanksgiving
On this Thanksgiving let’s make it OK again to have pride in our country’s founding story.Let’s focus on the positives and not the negatives of America’s founding mothers and fathers as we celebrate the 400th Thanksgiving feast. Let’s pretend the woke, politically correct movement never happened and go back to the future like it was […]
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Mainewhile: Let’s get creative with climate change solutions
A few days ago, the weeklong United Nations Climate Change Conference concluded in Glasgow, Scotland. Here’s the thing: Not a whole lot seems to have actually happened as a result. On the world stage, climate leaders preach the desperate need to switch to renewable energies; on the nightly news, we witness the horrific images of […]
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Life Unwound: Autopilot default prevents us from staying present
I walked into the funeral chapel at 4 o’clock to visit before the service at 5 for a longtime friend, Mary. I saw bright bouquets with heartfelt notes lining the walls. I felt the touch of Mary’s son Tim’s hug. The scent of lilies filled the room. I heard the family greet friends, some saying […]
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Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Supporting school staff so they can best serve students and families
Our Portland Promise commits the Portland Public Schools to realizing four goals: Achievement, Equity, Whole Student and People. To succeed, we need to have our staff – our People – share fully in that vision. That’s why we’re prioritizing fostering a district-wide culture where staff members feel supported to grow professionally in ways that best […]
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Forum: National carbon tax more efficient route to clean air
Though I have been in solar energy since 2007, I am making the surprising suggestion that public policy should no longer subsidize renewable energy. With some help from tax credits, solar and wind power have blossomed and now compete successfully with traditional power. As a climate solution, however, this is not enough. While renewable energy […]
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Through My Lens: Love thy new neighbors this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is coming soon; plan to include your new neighbors. Soon Americans will crowd airports and roads, traveling in every direction to spend time with family members on Thanksgiving, cooking delicious food and catching up on stories and movies. This is one of my favorite holidays in the United States. I enjoy sharing the meal […]
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Mainewhile: True meaning of Christmas means more than ever
Turn on the news and odds are pretty good you are going to hear a story about the “supply-chain issues” facing our nation. Talk to anyone who’s ordered something that has to be shipped and odds are pretty good you’ll hear a first-hand account of what that really looks like. Right now, everything from new […]
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RSU 5 Superintendent’s Notebook: School is an extension of family
Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family, lounge around the table, swap stories, eat abundantly and share laughter. Last year many families were occupied with pre-Thanksgiving concerns centered on social distancing and weighed the risks of spending time with family against contracting the coronavirus. Many families have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. A new […]
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Here’s Something: Boos and Bravos
Welcome to another edition of Boos and Bravos, the occasional, quick-hit, catchall column of “Here’s Something,” where we heap praise or criticism on a range of current topics. BRAVO to Sen. Susan Collins on her 8,000th roll-call vote in the U.S. Senate, where she has served since January 1997. The Republican has honored Maine with […]