My youngest son is in his senior year of high school. The fundamental questions of “Who am I?” and “What am I going to be?” loom large. Ever since he was fairly young, he’s wanted to go to college and become a sports journalist. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’ve never doubted he could do […]
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Mainewhile: We should welcome knowledge, not reject it
When I was a teenager, my sister lived in Scotland for a year and made friends with a brilliant pianist from China who had defected to the west. When he eventually moved to the U.S., he came to visit our family and we all got to hear stories of what his life had been like. […]
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Letter: Brenner will be as dedicated to Senate as she is to health care
I first met Stacy Brenner this past winter, but I have known what she and her husband John are doing over at Broadturn Farm for some years now. As a former small business owner myself I have been impressed by what they have done with their farm, making it an integral part of the local […]
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Letter: Brenner deserves vote in Senate District 30
I first met Stacy Brenner and her husband John at the Buxton Democratic Caucus this March. When she held up her “Rise and Organize” sign with the environment as her concern, she won my vote. She then met with the Hollis-Buxton Dems via Zoom. As questions were posed, Stacy listened carefully and provided content-filled responses. […]
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Here’s Something: Truths about Trump, part II
Last week, Here’s Something featured the first of two columns exploring 10 foundational truths about President Trump. This week’s column concludes the series with six additional truths: The fifth truth about Trump relates to the coronavirus pandemic and his reaction to it, namely that his reaction wasn’t perfect, but it was better than the Democrats’. […]
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Mainewhile: The idea at the heart of our nation is getting lost
Hang around folks who study governance long enough and you will undoubtedly encounter the debate over whether our nation is a democracy or a republic. I often find myself hesitating before using either term, knowing that somewhere out there, lurking in the shadows ready to pounce, is an individual who feels strongly about it and […]
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Life Unwound: Voting is a right, a privilege, an honor and a duty
My grandmothers told me they were thrilled when women were granted the right to vote. My mother’s mother said, “Women unable to vote made no sense to me. It is such a privilege, so important. I would never miss it.” My father’s mother said, “I cried the first time I voted. We matter. You’ll see.” […]
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Letter: White has right values for state Senate District 25
Maine’s District 25 contested Senate race features a candidate with values that are deeply rooted and nurtured in her native state of Maine. Jennifer White is a third-generation Italian American whose grandparents immigrated from Italy and settled in Portland. From that humble beginning, Jennifer founded a vibrant day care and learning center, owns and operates […]
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Letter: Durrell right choice for House District 16
We have a clear choice in Hollis and part of Buxton and Saco in electing our next representative to the Maine House, District 16 Dave Durrell has demonstrated he is the right person for the job. He helped start a successful local business, providing jobs for up to 20 local people. He volunteers his time […]
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Here’s Something: Truths about Trump, part I
I have a little confession to make. I didn’t vote for President Trump in 2016. Yep, this conservative columnist who defends Trump didn’t even vote for the guy for whom he willingly and routinely goes out on a limb. (I didn’t vote for Hillary Clinton, either. I wrote in Mike Pence’s name, because, simply put, […]