I don’t know if you saw this in the news or not, but Frederick Moorefield Jr., deputy information officer for the Pentagon, was recently arrested on charges related to dogfighting. I saw the news thanks to an NPR report, and let me just say this – do not read the details. Not if you want to […]
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Through My Lens: Provide would-be asylum seekers a realistic picture
We who have experienced the difficult U.S. immigration process can make a significant difference by sharing our stories to help those crossing the border. When we do this, we help people become more informed about what to expect because there is a lot of misinformation out there. One major piece of misinformation I see often […]
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Brunswick Superintendent’s Notebook: School Department unveils transformative five-year strategic plan
In a significant leap forward for the local education landscape, the Brunswick School Department is proud to announce the launch of its comprehensive five-year strategic plan “Brunswick Believes.” The newly unveiled strategic plan is more than just a document; it’s a roadmap to transform the educational journey for students within Brunswick. Developed over months of […]
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Mainewhile: Why do we pay Congress when they don’t do their job?
The big news is, as I am sure you’ve heard, the government shutdown has been averted. For now. We will go through this whole rigmarole again, no doubt, in November since that is as far down the proverbial road as they managed to kick the budgetary can. And this leaves me feeling annoyed. I think […]
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Forum: County launches mobile dental care program for school children
A trip to the dentist, for people who are fortunate enough to have a “dental home,” is a twice-a-year tradition that might not always be comfortable, but is critically important to our health. Going to the dentist regularly doesn’t just mean a polished smile; it could save your life. If something goes wrong with your […]
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Mainewhile: Yes, COVID is still a thing and masking still matters
This week, the U.S. government resumes its program of providing free COVID tests through the mail and I have the website, covid.gov/tests, bookmarked. I am ready. Man, pandemics are tricky things. The Black Death, as remembered from my grade school studies, is haunting. We humans are always drawn to the morbid, trying to understand things […]
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Through My Lens: Let’s make wonders of fall accessible to all
A day before the start of autumn, I pulled into the parking lot of Udder Heaven near Bar Harbor to get my favorite ice cream – a scoop of Moose Tracks and a scoop of coffee together in a cone. I was sad to discover, however, that the shop had closed for the season. Disappointed […]
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Mainewhile: Right to repair law would put power back in consumers’ hands
Before my mother was allowed to drive, she had to prove to her father that she could change the oil, fiddle with the spark plugs and fix a flat tire, all on her own and without help. He didn’t want his daughter stranded or dependent on strangers if the car broke down. Pretty progressive for […]
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Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Strategic planning underway at Portland Public Schools
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of seeing our schools go from summer quiet to the sounds of classroom setup and now the buzz of students and teachers involved in engaging, joyful and rigorous learning. Thank you to everyone at Portland Public Schools – our food service, IT, transportation, facilities, school […]
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Mainewhile: Teach kids about governance, invest in civic pride
I try, as a general rule, not to indulge in nostalgia because the past is a slippery animal. It shapeshifts through memories. Take, for example, the time I am currently obsessing over: that oddly golden era for our country that was post-World War II until, oh, say the early 1960s. We often think of that […]