With brick and mortar schools closed because of the coronavirus, our kids need boundaries, routine and the right space in order to study online.
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Maine Observer: Living without toilet paper is nothing new
A strategically placed catalog was once used for more than mail-order shopping.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Working at home effectively takes more than just a laptop
Employees practicing ‘social distancing’ – and their managers – face new issues of accessibility, staff cohesion, child care, information flow and accountability.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The humble Farmer: Journeying far and near in search of romance
‘Where did you two meet?’ At sea, around the neighborhood, or in humble’s Model T.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine voters want children immunized – here’s how psychology can help make that happen
Establishing incentives, setting up reminders and removing financial and logistical barriers can motivate people to get their kids vaccinated.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Gina Barreca: Listening for the tell-tale sound of ‘class’
Don’t confuse ‘class’ with ‘cash.’ It’s a quality much deeper than money.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Questions about arc of racial justice arise on drive through Georgia
With enough will and unity, equity is difficult but not unattainable, an African American former Mainer says.
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The Maine Millennial: New dog still learning old tricks
Coming to terms with cats, day care and men with beards is an ongoing challenge for a newcomer to the family.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Rowe School in Yarmouth offers family skate
YARMOUTH — Rowe School in Yarmouth is hosting a family skate event at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at Blake Skating Pond off Main Street. All Rowe School families are invited to enjoy an afternoon of ice skating, cocoa, and conversation in the warming hut. All children must be accompanied by an adult and siblings […]
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Another View: Parents who cheat for their children actually cheat their children
The celebrity college admissions scandal offers a warning to ambitious parents of all income brackets and status cohorts.