Falmouth’s Town Council has chosen a consultant to develop a “vision statement” that will shape a new Comprehensive Plan that in turn will shape the town’s future. Their choice reveals the aggressively urbanized future they favor. The fundamental question in a “visioning” process is whether the town wants to remain a small town optimized for […]
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Superintendent’s Notebook: Social distancing critical to keep everyone safe
The new coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is evolving rapidly, and the Portland Public Schools has closed all its facilities until March 30. We are transitioning to remote learning and have arranged for the distribution of school meals. I’m writing here now with another important message: It’s critical for families and students to also do their part […]
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Mainewhile: It’s OK, we can do this together
Well. Here we are. Smack dab in the middle of some never-before-seen situations. Schools are closed for a few weeks, colleges are closed and moving online, several of my favorite places to go for a coffee have shut down, heck – Broadway has closed. Broadway! As much as we all know it is for the […]
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Here’s Something: Earth is not our friend, and other viral lessons
If there’s one good thing to come from our confrontation with the new coronavirus it’s that we’re going to learn a lot about science, ourselves and society. Some forced to work from home and take care of their kids 24-7 will probably go nuts from the isolation. Some accustomed to staying in and crosswording and […]
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The Universal Notebook: Will the panic be worse than the virus?
There are two very good reasons why I am not going to write a column about the coronavirus begetting mass hysteria. First, I’d feel like a fool if I died of COVID-19 after pooh-poohing it in print. And, second, I couldn’t live with myself if I thought I agreed with Donald Trump about anything. That said, the response to the coronavirus does seem […]
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Letter: Cumberland Rescue goes above and beyond the call of duty
We wish to express our gratitude and admiration for Cumberland Rescue’s quick and professional help in getting our son out of the woods between Tuttle and Greely roads and to the hospital on March 1. Above and beyond the call of duty, one of the crew stayed with him until his shoulder was put back […]
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Letter: Support Sachs to represent Freeport, Pownal
This June 9, residents of Freeport and part of Pownal will have the opportunity to cast their vote for a thoughtful and visionary leader as our next state representative. I first met Melanie Sachs through the Freeport Conservation Commission, and again through multiple other projects and causes she has championed in our community. Melanie served […]
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Over Easy: Spring is/isn’t here, can I take a message?
“Spring is just around the corner,” they say. “They” being the National Weather Service. The corner being March 1, when meteorological winter is over and meteorological spring begins. Spring is the worst season in New England and despite T.S. Eliot’s admonishment about April being the cruelest month, in New England March gives it a run […]
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Letter: Indian mural in Scarborough honors Native heritage
I am a citizen in the town of Scarborough. Since my ancestors were members of the Penobscot Indian Tribe, I do not want the mural removed from the school. My family and I are very proud of our Penobscot Indian heritage. In fact, a family friend owns the Mt. Kearsage Indian Museum in New Hampshire. […]
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Over Easy: Baseball is back, baby
It’s that time of year again, when once again your dreams arise buoyed with hope in your breast and a song in your heart. I could go on forever, but you get the idea. Baseball is back; the full 160-something-game regular baseball season begins March 26. The way I like my baseball is over easy, […]