It was disheartening to learn about the closure of the therapeutic recreation program at the University of Southern Maine. The field of arts in health is growing internationally, supported by research funding and expanding community programs. While I understand that the major was unsustainable with current enrollment, USM missed an opportunity to promote the program […]
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Endorsing Corey Perreault for Brunswick Town Council | Letter
I urge Brunswick residents in District 4 to vote for Corey Perreault for Town Council. I was lucky to serve with her on the School Board, where she brought a wealth of experience, good judgment and dedication to our students and educators. She will be a thoughtful listener and effective communicator on the council, ready, […]
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Joshua Dunlap deserves confirmation to US Court of Appeals | Letter
In nominating Maine native Joshua Dunlap for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, Sen. Susan Collins has made an outstanding choice. As Josh’s former law partner, I know first-hand of his superb qualifications: his intelligence, thoughtfulness, humility and love of the law and the constitution are exceptional. He will work vigorously for the impartial […]
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Distressed by Maine health insurance rate hike | Letter
I have lived over half of my life in Maine and I am lucky. I have always been employed and had health insurance through my employers. I have never had to worry about paying for health care my family needs. We have never experienced food insecurity or had to choose what bills to pay to […]
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Creating AI sources for expert insight? | Letter
In the brave new world of AI, we can communicate with the dead vocally or through an AI-based avatar image, usually programmed through interviews with the soon-to-be deceased. After death, they interact as they would normally in conversation — usually with surviving relatives who want their relationship to carry on. Sometimes the experiences can be […]
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Let’s cut Platner some slack | Letter
The Democratic Senate candidate has taken responsibility for his past mistakes. That’s the kind of person we should want to send to Washington.
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A proposed solution for SNAP crisis in Maine | Letter
Should the federal shutdown continue and interfere with SNAP benefits for Mainers who need help feeding their families, I have a suggestion for our leaders in Augusta: Use the rainy day fund to feed Maine families. The federal government spends roughly $84 million per month on SNAP benefits for Maine people. At the end of […]
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Recreation bond a boon for Biddeford | Letter
I am writing to enthusiastically support the recreation bond that will be on the ballot in Biddeford. Our parks, trails, beaches and athletic facilities are assets in which we should regularly invest to provide as many opportunities as possible for people — young and old — to remain active and healthy. In addition to this […]
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Where the loss of SNAP benefits leaves us | Letter
It was only a bus ride. As teachers, we traveled Africa in the local buses. A man from Uganda during Idi Amin’s reign shared that he spent his days looking for milk to buy for his children. “You will not have time to protest a dictator if your children are hungry.” Hmm. SNAP is gone. […]
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Message from Peaks Island: Ignore the noise and build community | Letter
These times are overwhelming politically. I am writing to encourage any and all to not buy into the noise. Do what you can, locally. Maybe it’s reaching out to a neighbor in some way to help build your community. Here on Peaks Island, we are baking cookies and selling homemade ice cream cookie sandwiches at […]