When I was growing up in 1970’s East Texas, my experiences with international cuisine were pretty much limited to pizza, spaghetti and an occasional tamale. Now that I have my own children, I’ve tried to expand their experiences by taking them out to Mexican, Italian, Asian, Mexican and Mexican restaurants. We even cook ethnic dishes […]
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Michael Reagan: LA’s homeless problem is no joke
I just called our realtor. My wife and I just put our house in Los Angeles on the market. We’re selling everything except our washer and dryer. Then we’re going to buy a really nice tent and move to Encino and live on the street. We’ll find a fire hydrant and a long extension cord, […]
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The Conversation: Access to sports betting in the US has exploded since 2018 – and we’re just starting to learn about the effects
For most of U.S. history, sports betting was rare. Some people certainly bet on sports illegally via a bookie, or placed bets in the few places where it was legal, such as Nevada. However, gambling policy took a sharp turn in 2018, when the Supreme Court decided that each state in the U.S. had the right to legalize […]
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Letters to the editor: Down-to-the-wire election endorsements
Cluchey for State Rep. Today when I got home and pulled my mail out of the box, I immediately took note of a large campaign flyer among the envelopes. Automatic eye roll. I hate the big glossy flyers, as do most of us.Before I tossed it in the recycling bin, I noticed it had my […]
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Peter Roff: Another perspective on Supreme Court’s abortion decision
At the time it was handed down, the nation’s editorial pages generally condemned the United States Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision. Taking the responsibility for setting abortion policy out of the hands of lawyers, special interest groups, and judges and returning it to voters and state legislators was deemed undemocratic. Ironically, what was undemocratic was what […]
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The Conversation: Elon Musk takes Twitter private – here’s what that means for the company and its chances of success
THE CONVERSATION — Elon Musk has finally completed his US$44 billion deal to acquire Twitter and take it private. The world’s richest man has already begun putting his imprint on the social network by firing four of its top executives. While most people are likely familiar with the idea of taking a private company public – the process that allows individuals […]
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Letters to the editor: One last round of election endorsements
On political fake advertisementsHave you ever gotten mail or seen fake advertisements on TV? You may not think much of them but if you look closely some of them consist of really hurtful things about others. My family just got a flier in the mail like this about Sally Cluchey, who is running for State […]
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Just a Little Old: On the benefits of intergenerational friendships
Our rewarding relationship with Erica Berry, a native of Portland, Oregon, began when she entered Bowdoin in the fall of 2010. Mature behind her years, Erica didn’t really need a “host family,” but she seemed to like us, and we sure enjoyed watching her compile a superb record at Bowdoin: Phi Beta Kappa, Editor of […]
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Gordon L. Weil: Biden, Trump both on the 2022 ballot
With the elections at hand, the conventional wisdom is that the Republicans will gain, almost certainly picking up control of the House of Representatives and possibly the Senate. President Biden has a net negative rating and that’s expected to aid the GOP across the board. The political analysts reach these conclusions based on three factors: […]
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Giving Voice: Increasing awareness of The Gathering Place
I am reminded at times when in conversation that not everyone is aware of The Gathering Place (TGP) in Brunswick. What is TGP? Where is TGP located? Who does TGP serve? What happens at TGP? Let me begin first with the mission of TGP. Mission: To provide a safe, welcoming and comfortable space for people […]