Our community and country are seeing unprecedented health challenges right now. We are in the midst of a pandemic that continues to evolve, change, make people sick and frustrate everyone. When there is an opportunity to directly impact our community’s health and safety, it is essential that we act to do so. This is why […]
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Gordon Weil: A president who put practical results ahead of party
George Washington favored big government, debt reduction
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Commentary: Invading Ukraine may never have been Putin’s aim – the threat alone could advance Russia’s goals
An invasion is not the only way the crisis in Ukraine can play out. A diplomatic solution may yet provide an off-ramp for Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose placement of tens of thousands of troops along Russia’s border with its smaller neighbor kicked off the current crisis. Indeed, the leaders of Russiaand Ukraine have throughout […]
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Letter: Adjourning MSAD 75 meeting over masks a mistake
The recent decision by School Board Chairperson Holly Kopp to cancel a meeting because four children refused to put on masks was insulting to the citizens she represents, especially those who took the time to attend the meeting in person. There were certainly alternative measures that could have been taken to allow the meeting to […]
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Giving Voice: Inflation puts the squeeze on the Midcoast’s food insecure
Last time you checked out at the grocery store, were you surprised by the total cost? Did you take a second to double-check your receipt to see if maybe there was an error? It’s no secret that everything is more expensive than it was just a year or even a month ago. The price of […]
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‘Generous enthusiasms’ applied to climate change efforts
“….To make hosts of friends who are to be leaders in all walks of life; To lose yourself in generous enthusiasms and cooperate with others for common ends. This is the offer of the college for the best four years of your life.” — From “The Offer of the College” (Bowdoin College) Anneka Williams and Tessa […]
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BoomerTECH Adventures: Photo backup possibilities
Everywhere we look, it seems, someone is snapping a picture with their phone. As a result, many of us have 1000-plus images stored on our phones, tablets and computers. Thus, a common question is, “Where should I store these images, so they are safe?” Another question is, “I’m getting a message that I am almost […]
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Tom Purcell: Social insecurity
A quarter of a million dollars. That’s the amount that I’ve paid in FICA payroll taxes during my working career, according to my recent Social Security statement. FICA, which stands for “Federal Insurance Contributions Act,” “is a payroll tax that helps fund both Social Security and Medicare programs, which provide benefits for retirees, the disabled […]
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Intertidal: Sounds of the sea creatures
On the heels of Valentine’s Day when people are playing romantic tunes and thinking fondly of their loved ones, there are some romantic tunes that resound underneath the water — if you are lucky enough to hear them. These are the songs of fish singing to their mates, or at least some of the sounds […]
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Doug Rooks: Reopening State House worth the risk
As the pandemic winds down, there’s one thing Americans, and Mainers, can agree on: We’re all tired of it, including the restrictions, the debates and the gulfs that have opened up, neighbor to neighbor, and not least within families. Even our Canadian neighbors have seen street protests, but they’re now receding, nor should we forget […]
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