Let’s pause for a minute to pay respects to the unsung heroes in our midst. I speak, of course, of our engineers – the men and women who pay attention to those things we don’t even think of until something malfunctions. Before computers took over, those (mainly) high school boys who walked around with their […]
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Forum: SMCC celebrates 75 years of transforming lives
In his words, Brian Tarbox was an indifferent student who didn’t have much faith in his academic abilities in high school. As he approached graduation in 1969, he had no idea what he was going to do. His outlook – indeed, his life – took an about-face when a friend told him that Southern Maine […]
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Mainewhile: An apology would go a long way
At our house, the radio is often on in the background, especially out in the barn. I like to listen and catch up on the news as I go about the chores. This past weekend, there was a really interesting piece airing about the art of the apology. I don’t know if it is COVID […]
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Here’s Something: Maine should connect with clean energy
On this Earth Day weekend, Mainers should take a moment to study the New England Clean Energy Connect corridor project for themselves. If they do so, they’ll realize that it’s a boon for the state, region and Mother Nature herself. They’ll also quickly realize that Maine environmentalist groups are being shortsighted and ridiculous by continuing […]
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Superintendent’s Notebook: Assistant principals are positive problem-solvers
Earlier this month, we celebrated National Assistant Principals Week, recognizing these essential school leaders at the Portland Public Schools. Many of us think of assistant principals as in charge of a school’s day-to-day operations, including being the “disciplinarian.” But today’s assistant principals are much more. Working in tandem with principals, they’re an integral part of […]
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Life Unwound: How do we reflect on ourselves and others?
It’s like this. You walk to the mirror feeling like yourself, your True Self, from the inside. Not 18, though maybe 18 if certain music is playing or certain memories woke up with you. But you, smiling you. You feel life moving in you. You stare in the mirror and your view of yourself flips. […]
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Over Easy: Unsafe at any speed
So the word got out. Nothing secretive, a friend reported they saw me driving, somewhere, sometime. Someone said they thought my driving just didn’t look safe. Said all this as a soft aside to a few friends and family members. And the subject became the focus of further conversation. My driving record was almost perfect, […]
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Superintendent’s Notebook: Preserving nature’s future
Earth Day is a global celebration established in 1970 to create awareness about the importance of protecting our environment. On April 22, Earth Day, I’m taking time to reflect on what nature means to me and the small things I can do to create a healthier planet. In RSU 5, we’re committed to creating a […]
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Through My Lens: Black mental health and the Derek Chauvin trial
The televised trial of Derek Chauvin is yet another mental anguish for the Black men in this country. The videos played during the court proceedings included George Floyd’s last minutes of his life as he struggled under Chauvin’s knee. Every Black American that gathered the courage to watch this trial felt the traumatizing fear and […]
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Mainewhile: Should 16-year-olds vote?
Usually when I write my thoughts here to share with you I live up to the “Opinion” title of the section. I come in with an experience, or a memory, or an idea, and I mold it and shape it until at the end: ta-da! There it is, my formed little notion. This week is […]