Back in May, in a column about the ongoing financial woes at the University of Southern Maine, I blamed the problem on “a stunning lack of foresight and a failure to adequately fund higher education.” Five months later, with a new president and a new round of cuts, nothing has changed. There is nothing wrong […]
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The Right View: Beware the 'Community Schools' movement in Maine
The further takeover by the state of traditionally family- and parent-held roles just keeps coming. The key is to create a problem, then control the approach to “fixing” it. Couch whatever it is you are trying to do in feel-good, politically correct language and you will find yourself sitting at the pinnacle of power. The […]
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Intentionally Unreasonable: Please, Eliot, 'don't be a Cutler'
Dear Eliot, I am writing to you with a personal plea: Please publicly announce your withdrawal from the governor’s race on Friday, Oct. 17. To be clear, I’m not suggesting that you endorse or support either Gov. Paul LePage or U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, just that you recognize the futility (and basic math) of your […]
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Superintendent’s Notebook: Great leaders make great schools
Each year, Congress passes a resolution declaring October as National Principals Month. It’s appropriate our nation sets aside time to recognize those educators because they have some of the greatest impact on student achievement. In order to have great schools, you must have great leaders. In fact, research shows that leadership is second only to […]
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Letter: Beem column ignores the romance of history
This letter is in response to Edgar Allen Beem’s column “Bumping, grinding and moralizing.” I have read his column other times and enjoyed it, most always agreeing with his opinions. However in regard to grinding, a form of dancing, it upset me. I am, agreeably, “history.” But what a life I had. I met my […]
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Letter: Bike-riding Portland councilor sets poor example
I see on the front page of your Oct. 1 Portland edition a photo with Portland City Councilor Kevin Donoghue bicycle-riding with a group along Baxter Boulevard on a ride organized by the Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. I might suggest that the committee offer some friendly advice to Donoghue that riding a bike without […]
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Letter: Send Costa to Portland council from District 4
For the first time in 30 years, District 4 residents in Portland will choose a new city councilor. As an active community member and engaged parent I feel it is important to have a councilor representing our district who knows the issues and people involved. That is why I am proud to support Justin Costa […]
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Letter: Teacher backs Costa for City Council
This November, Portland’s District 4 will choose a new city councilor for the first time in more than 30 years. As a teacher at Deering High School, I strongly believe that we need someone who supports our values and has a strong history of creating lasting and effective change. Justin Costa’s service on the School […]
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MDOT hosts meeting on I-295 improvements
PORTLAND — Proposed improvements to the crosswalks at off- and on-ramps from Forest Avenue to Interstate 295 Exit 6 will be outlined at a 6 p.m. public meeting Tuesday, Oct. 14. Held at the rehearsal space in Merrill Auditorium at 18 Myrtle St., the meeting will review plans by the Maine Department of Transportation to […]
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Remembering fallen Portland, South Portland firefighters
The Portland Fire Department Pipe and Drum Band leads firefighters from Portland and South Portland to the Portland Veteran Firemen’s Association memorial at Forest City Cemetery in South Portland on Sunday, Oct. 5, for the annual ceremony to honor firefighters who have died in the line of duty. The ceremony was first held in 1911. […]