I am bewildered and disappointed by the low voter turnout for the 2024 presidential primary. I am writing to list the issues important to me and why I voted to encourage others to identify and determine their own priority issues. I encourage readers to make time between now and Nov. 5 to figure out why, […]
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Letter: Popular vote removes voice of Maine voters
Recently the Maine Legislature, more specifically the Democrats within the Legislature, voted to remove the voice from every Maine citizen, regardless of party or persuasion, and give it to citizens of other states like New York, California and Oregon, states that do not share Maine’s unique and special characteristics. These representatives have slapped every Mainer […]
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Mainewhile: Lincolnville General Store should be cared for as heart of community
I don’t know the actual numbers and stats, but I’m betting the odds are good that if you live in, or travel through, the Midcoast, you’ve stopped in at the Lincolnville Center General Store. I know I have. In fact, my family goes there a lot, even though it is a bit of a trek […]
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Mainewhile: Embrace the magic of our leap year
How is your 2024 going so far? Mine got off to an interesting start. Having spent the days leading up to New Year’s doing my best to be in the spirit of the thing, it was a total bummer to come down with a small sniffle New Year’s Eve – then spend literally the entire […]
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Through My Lens: Immigrants grateful to be engaged in democratic process
Maine’s primary elections are fast approaching, and it’s an excellent opportunity for us Mainers to take a moment to appreciate our democratic process, which is truly unique and remarkable and a system that, despite the threats to it, is still loved by so many around the globe. As an immigrant who has called Maine home […]
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Mainewhile: Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Williams, the first Black cardiologist
OK, I don’t know how it was where you are, but this Valentine’s Day last week was extra heart-filled in my world. There were a lot, and I mean a lot, of hearts. There were pink hearts, red hearts, doily hearts. There were paper hearts, candy hearts, chocolate hearts. One of my favorites was a […]
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Forum: Don’t just skim headlines, know what legislators are doing and hold them accountable
Today we have an overwhelming amount of information that hits us every day from all sorts of media. Television, internet, radio to name a few, all available 24 hours a day. It is easy to not pay attention anymore, and it is even easier to take just a few seconds to check out a headline […]
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Letter: Student urges Legislature to support rent relief to address homelessness
Growing up in the Portland area has been a blessing. As a current senior at Falmouth High School born in Portland, I have observed that the city has changed, as I have. In escaping the dreamland of childhood, I noticed that not everyone lives with the things I and many others take for granted. One […]
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Letter: Trump supporters need to separate fact from fiction
For the upcoming presidential election, I wish more Americans, especially Trump supporters, would become more curious and willing to educate themselves about who this man really is, namely, by separating fact from fiction. Hopefully, the majority of responsible voters will consequently decide to permanently eliminate him from the political arena. Our unfolding American tragedy must […]
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Mainewhile: Pioneering Black meteorologists carved out space for inclusion
I know that it has long been an axiom to say “If you don’t like the weather in New England, wait a minute,” but come on. This winter has been surreal. Even the “normal” days have been weird. There was a day last week that had literally just about everything you could imagine: fog, clouds, […]