What do Black Holes Eat for Dinner? And Other Silly, yet Totally Smart Questions about Space,” by Katie Coppens and Grant Tremblay, published by Tumblehome Learning, is available July 1.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
The Universal Notebook: Colin Kaepernick was right
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick got himself banished from the National Football League in 2016 because he took a knee during the national anthem to call attention to police violence against Black people. “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses Black people and people of color,” […]
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Posted inForecaster Opinion
Mainewhile: A crisis is a terrible thing to waste
We are so fortunate. Here in our region, and in Maine as a whole, our public schools are amazing. The curricula is strong, the teachers are both dedicated and skilled, and the entire learning environment is focused on meeting the needs of each individual learner. This spring, just as everyone was really hitting their stride […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
School Notebook: June 24
St. John’s Catholic School students inspired to write a book A love of writing, imagination and commitment led a class of fifth graders at St. John’s Catholic School in Brunswick to publish a book. “I have been blessed with a fifth grade English class full of drive, determination, intelligence, creativity, compassion and integrity,” said the […]
Posted inTimes Record, Uncategorized
St. John’s Catholic School to open doors this fall
Officials are also working to develop a remote learning plan for families who may not be comfortable sending their kids back to school.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Midcoast Meetings: June 26-July 3
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.
Posted inTimes Record
Bowdoin College to allow some students on campus in fall
President Clayton Rose said first-year and transfer students will be on campus, but nearly all classes will be taught online.
Posted inLocal & State, News
John Richardson, high-profile lawyer and politician who was Maine House speaker, dies at 62
Richardson, who also ran for governor in 2010 and served as Maine’s economic development commissioner, was known for building consensus and encouraging others to run for office.
Posted inTimes Record
Town council: ‘Black lives matter to the town of Brunswick’
Town councilors on Monday approved a statement, 7-2, condemning racism and police brutality, voicing support for the Black Lives Matter movement and five statewide and local policy recommendations. They hope to form a task force in the coming months.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick adopts town budget, sends school budget to referendum
Both the school and municipal budgets were largely flat, but taxes will still increase 3.3% due to the Kate Furbish Elementary School debt service and the county tax.