We’ve all seen and heard the many ads these days for over-the-counter hearing aids. Now if we choose to not see a physician first, we can buy some of these gadgets and start to hear a bit better. We’re told we can purchase them for small amounts of money instead of spending thousands on the […]
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Letters to the editor: BIW feeding workforce; a dream realized; MRRA needs to do more
BIW builds Maine’s workforce Employers across Maine are coming up with new strategies to expand and retain their valuable workers. Your recent article, “Report highlights Bath Iron Works’ efforts to draw in new workers,” highlights many of the workforce recruiting and retention strategies undertaken by one of Maine’s largest employers. I want to publicly thank […]
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Superintendent’s Notebook: Helping our kids navigate social media in the information age
For better or worse, social media is here to stay. Social media may be the ultimate double-edged sword. The information at our fingertips is astounding. Want to share some exciting news? Facebook is a great option. Ready to learn the guitar? YouTube has hundreds of instructional videos. Planning a trip? Instagram shows you locations around […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Caribou Mountain surf and turf
For my son, Adam, and me, fall is the season for our almost annual surf and turf. Surf and turf is loosely described as an overnight paddle trip combined with a mountain hike or hikes. Past trips have included Moosehead Lake and Mount Kineo, and Attean Pond and Sally Mountain. Last year, Tunk Lake and […]
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Guest column: Why I voted for Harris
The column by Paula Gibbs McKenney on Tuesday, Nov. 12, needs a reply. What troubles me most about McKenney’s letter is the amount of misinformation in it and her angry tone based on this misinformation. I voted for Harris because I believe in the Democrats’ general use of government in the life of our country: […]
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Guest column: Sen. Collins a champion for Maine’s coastal towns
Last winter, we saw firsthand the havoc rising sea levels and superstorms can wreak along our coastline and flood-prone areas. Maine’s coastal communities are increasingly facing a pressing challenge, and our state’s energy infrastructure, already vulnerable to extreme weather events, faces growing demands for modernization and sustainability. In response, Maine has emerged as a leader […]
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Sustainable Living: Sustainable shopping bag options
Our last column considered the reusable cotton, paper, and durable plastic bags that shoppers typically substitute for single-use plastic bags. Unfortunately, and counter-intuitively, these reusable carriers are more damaging to the environment than single-use plastic bags, unless they are used an often-unrealistic number of times. Fortunately, sustainable alternatives exist. Ideally, forgo shopping bags altogether. If […]
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Freeport’s Jameson Tavern closes, cutting ties with its historic location
Jameson Tavern closed after one last night on Saturday. The owner said the tavern, which he owns the rights to, may pop up in a different Maine town — possibly closer to home.
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