The dangers and pitfalls of climate change are many – and terrifying. The United Nations lists hotter global temperatures, increasingly severe storms, drought, sea level rise, ocean life die-off, land species die-off, plant die-off, loss of adequate food supply and increased health problems from all of the above as well as degraded atmosphere just to […]
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Through My Lens: Finding joy and lessons in a power outage
During messy, snowy, cold days like those over the weekend when we were left without power, there’s always a bit of happiness waiting to be found – if we take a moment to look for it. Snow is a joy for me no matter when it arrives, even in spring. Growing up in hot, dry […]
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Mainewhile: As we repair storm-damaged infrastructure, let’s dream bigger
Oh, March. The cruelest of all the months. A tantalizing glimpse of spring, then blam! Snow and rain and all sorts of winter madness. This late winter/early spring storm was a doozy. A strange capper on what was undeniably a strange winter. Despite being a milder winter in terms of temperature and snowfall, our poor […]
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Mainewhile: Total eclipse gives us means to connect to the universe
I’ve caught it. My coworkers have caught it. The kids at school have caught it. My own kids have caught it, too. Have you caught it? No, no, I don’t mean the latest version of the pandemic. I am talking about Path of Totality Fever. By now, you’ve probably at least heard about it, right? […]
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Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Five principles guided reductions, restructuring
I presented my proposed $161 million budget for the 2024-25 school year to the Board of Public Education two weeks ago – and have already heard quite a lot about what people like about the budget, and also what they’d like to change. I welcome this feedback because I consider the superintendent’s recommended budget a […]
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RSU 5 Superintendent’s Notebook: Q&A sessions on new budget planned throughout district
RSU 5 is well into the process of developing a budget for the 2024-25 school year that will allow us to continue to provide a high quality education and move our district forward, while at the same time being fiscally responsible to the taxpayer. The RSU 5 Board of Directors have been presented with the […]
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Through My Lens: It’s OK to say ‘Happy Ramadan’ and other useful info about the holy month
Ramadan Mubarak! Drawing from a decade of my Ramadan experiences in Maine, questions often arise about appropriate conduct around those fasting and celebrating this Muslim holy month. One common query is whether it’s acceptable to eat lunch near someone observing Ramadan. Additionally, there’s confusion about the proper greeting: Is it “Happy Ramadan,” “Ramadan Kareem” or […]
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Mainewhile: Octopuses are cool and so is Mainer’s part in new discovery
Of all the creatures with whom we share this big, beautiful planet, octopuses have to be some of the absolute coolest. OK, now before anyone gets all fired up to send me an email about “octopi” versus “octopuses,” let me just say that multiple sources all agree: both ways are correct. As is, according to […]
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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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Brunswick Superintendent’s Notebook: Music provides students with ‘the keys to learning’
Every month, there is a plethora of national days to be celebrated. March is no different. As a bit of a trivia nerd, one stood out to me: International Bagpipe Day, which is March 10. Interestingly, while the bagpipe is most commonly associated with Scotland, many music historians trace its origins back to ancient Egypt. […]