I wish I had a huge vessel of wondrous, enchanted clay That I could mold into magical things every single day. Like building a world where people never resorted to fray Where kids were never hungry and always could safely play. I’d take great clumps of clay in my hands and make a cabaret Where […]
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Trump extends his control to states
Donald Trump promised that, if elected president, he would make big changes. He claims to keep his promises, and he surely is keeping that one – and fast. He interprets his win as the nation’s endorsement of massive change. The speed and scope of his moves have stunned the country. Among his lightning moves is […]
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Giving Voice: The gift of seeing clearly
Have you ever taken a moment to close your eyes and ask yourself what your life would be like if, when you opened them, everything remained dark? To have your vision gone? How would you navigate your world without sight? I think about this often. As my mother aged, she became legally blind, thanks to […]
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On good sports, Jan. 6 and America’s shame
On Jan. 19, the NFL gave football fans a real treat with two outstanding matchups played in wintry conditions before rabid fans and millions of TV watchers. The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Los Angeles Rams, 28-22, and then the Buffalo Bills outlasted the favored Baltimore Ravens, 27-25. The Ravens-Bills game featured two outstanding quarterbacks: Josh […]
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Learning sustainability from other countries, Part 1
While the political winds in Washington may shift like weather vanes, citizens around the globe remain steadfast in their concern for our shared planet. Meaningful environmental action doesn’t always require government leadership, as we can learn from New Zealand’s Ministry for the Environment. Years ago, they published an inspiring call to action: 21 practical steps […]
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Beginning my service as your state senator
Last month, I was sworn into office as the state senator representing Senate District 24, which includes all of Sagadahoc County and the town of Dresden in Lincoln County. I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve, and I am eager to hit the ground running to ensure your voice is heard in Augusta. For years, […]
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Time to end sanctuary cities
And so, the Trump administration begins. The newly inaugurated president has set an extraordinarily high bar for his second term, with executive orders to secure the border, increase fossil fuel production, end the federal government’s DEI programs, revive the economy and much more. Because Trump’s agenda is wide-reaching, expectations among his supporters are high and […]
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Charmingalice, where are you?
Statues are wondrous things. I just love to stare at them, can’t get enough of them. Imagine, taking a big chunk of something and slamming at it a few million times with a chisel or hammer, chainsaw or whatever, and actually making a thing, a shape, an actual life come out of that mass; a […]
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Letters to the editor: Trump’s first day; a tale for new FDA head
An overview of Trump’s first day back in office Looking over Trump’s first day in office, I am not surprised but horrified at the things he has done. Pardoning all but seven of the people who attacked the capital, injured capital police and threatened to kill the vice president (among many) stands out as really […]
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Donald ducks the details in threatening Canada
Donald Trump conducts foreign policy by threats. If you don’t do as I demand, he implies, I will simply take you over. Forget about pursuing traditional diplomacy with friendly nations. Bullying may work on real estate competitors in New York City, where Trump gained his education in his father’s business, and the volatile world of […]
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