As a mother, grandmother, church member, physician and citizen of Maine, I am deeply concerned regarding several legislative bills under consideration in Maine this spring. These bills are reckless and careless in their effect on the health and welfare of children in our schools. LD 52 proposes to impose on school boards the responsibility to […]
American Journal Opinion
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Mainewhile: Men of yore loved high heels – for themselves
In my ordinary, day-to-day life I tend to venture out into the world wearing sensible, comfortable, “up for an adventure” footwear. Jodhpur boots and tennis shoes are my go-to look. However, into each life some special occasions must fall. When the call for “Sunday best” goes out, I will step up and into some heels […]
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Forum: Patriotism not limited to one party, so stop throwing stones
I am writing in response to the Forum titled “Patriotism is not loyalty to one person” by Susan Chichetto, printed in these newspapers the week of April 23. Indeed. Perhaps one could also add “nor to one party.” That article is a classic example of projection, or placing your own negative traits or unwanted emotions […]
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Mainewhile: A reminder that Nazis are still the bad guys
I really want to talk about the recent neo-Nazi march and rally that happened in Portland. The thing is, I don’t get it. I don’t get how it is that we must once again say, out loud, that Nazis are the bad guys. If you don’t have the time to do the deep dive into […]
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Through My Lens: Signs of spring are a privilege to be valued and preserved
Spring is a time of beauty, renewal and reflection. As a resident of Maine, I am fortunate to witness the signs of spring all around me – the return of birds, the growth of plants and the trees bursting with new leaves. For many of us, this season is a much-needed respite from the cold […]
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Forum: Patriotism is not loyalty to one person
When we were children we used to play a guessing game with the first question being, “Person, place or thing?” We used to know the difference between those choices. Apparently we have gotten stupider with age; otherwise we would know that a person is not a place and a place is not usually a thing. […]
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Letter: CMP serves its parent company in Spain, not Maine
I remember Jim. You know the one. “No line is safe to touch … evah.” He was someone I respected because he was concerned for the people of Maine. Seeing Jim plug for CMP now is not as endearing. Iberdrola, from Spain, is greedily gobbling up our energy companies all over the U.S. and sadly […]
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Letter: How about channeling anger into wise voting?
I read Heather Martin’s recent opinion piece (“Skip Facebook rants and channel anger into action,” April 5) with great interest, balanced with some sadness. Why? Year after year, we still are holding discussions concerning mass shootings, attacks on our democracy, voter suppression schemes, etc. Although Ms. Martin summarizes a number of reasonable actions to pursue, […]
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Mainewhile: Maine’s meteorite could hold secrets for scientists
Science is just so cool. Every day, all around us, the most astounding things are going on and being discovered. Despite the woes and worries of this modern age, we are also living in a time when technology has enabled us to bear witness to wonders undreamed of before, from atomic structures to the deaths […]
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Mainewhile: Eagerly awaiting the joyful palette of spring colors
Well, hello spring. As of March 20, winter was officially over. Of course, we all know how that goes. In Maine, winter weather keeps going well past the calendar winter itself. One of our state’s many, many charms. Even so, the vernal equinox marks a turning point, and it is starting to feel like it, […]