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Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: In school reopening debate, nobody’s asking, ‘What about the teachers?’

by Samantha Francis-Taylor Special to the Press Herald July 23, 2020July 22, 2020

We don’t want to cobble together science labs or history lectures online, but at least we’ll stay alive if we do.

Times Record

Brunswick, DOE to pay for Coffin School ventilation repairs, but future of the building still unknown

by Hannah LaClaire July 21, 2020July 21, 2020

Some school officials are eyeing its potential as overflow space for junior high students social distancing under COVID-19.

Uncategorized

Poppy Arford named Democratic nominee for House District 49 after ranked-choice count

by Hannah LaClaire July 21, 2020

After waiting a week for results, Arford said she is gearing up for the November election and is ready to get her feet on the ground.

American Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster

Local nonprofits beating back senior isolation

by Sean Murphy July 21, 2020July 27, 2020

A number of organizations are reaching out to area seniors isolated by the pandemic with a simple message: We know you are there, and we care.

The Forecaster

Midcoast Meetings: July 24-31

July 21, 2020July 22, 2020

Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, call ahead to see if meetings listed are still being held.

American Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly

The Universal Notebook: The root of all evil

by Edgar Allen Beem July 21, 2020July 20, 2020

The senatorial race between incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Sara Gideon is already the most costly political race in Maine history. The 2018 2nd District congressional race in which Democrat Jared Golden unseated Republican Bruce Poliquin held the record briefly at a combined $31 million. Gideon v. Collins now stands at about […]

Forecaster Opinion

Mainewhile: Dream the ‘impossible’ education dream

by Heather D. Martin July 21, 2020July 20, 2020

As the strangest summer I’ve ever seen trundles on, the question on everyone’s mind is: what will schools do in the fall? Truthfully, no one knows. We all want schools open and things “back to normal.” We all want our kids (not to mention our teachers and staff) to be safe. Right now, the science […]

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster, Times Record

Brunswick Army veteran doesn’t let deafness deter her from competing in World’s Toughest Race

by Alex Lear July 20, 2020July 20, 2020

Gretchen Evans of Brunswick, who became deaf in 2006 after a rocket attack in Afghanistan, is one of 10 teams to be featured in the Amazon Prime TV show, which debuts Aug. 14.