I have lived in Maine my entire life, except for a few years spent away to determine if there is any reason to live somewhere else (there is not). One of my favorite things about our state is our strong tradition of pragmatism. Climate change threatens our fisheries? We commit to 100% renewable energy. Typical […]
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Through My Lens: Higher education accessibility a boon for immigrants
A year after the onset of COVID-19, I had the privilege of speaking with students at Lewiston Middle School, which has a large number of first- and second-generation immigrant students, including many from Somalia. During the discussion, the students expressed their hopeful excitement that they would be the first in their families to attend college, […]
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Mainewhile: Americans can agree on one thing: no more daylight saving time
Odds are, as you are reading this, you’re tired. Maybe feeling a little worn down. Sluggish, even. It’s the time change. We have just done the big “spring forward,” turning our clocks ahead one hour as we fall in line with daylight saving time – and while it is lovely to have my car dashboard […]
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Mainewhile: More moviemaking in Maine makes sense
The other night, the honey and I were watching a show. It was set here in Maine, and I have to admit they had done a decent job of making it look like they were actually here. Right sort of beach, working pier, proper looking boats, not a “Murder She Wrote”-style California cliff in sight. […]
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Forum: The wide availability of marijuana serves Mainers well
Heather D. Martin’s column posted Feb. 14 titled, “Mainewhile: Absurd concentration of pot shops a reason to worry?” begins with the author expressing sadness that the “tumbledown junk shop” she passes daily is closing, and readily admits in the next paragraph she “had never once, not in the many decades of driving past, gone into […]
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Through My Lens: You can call yourself a patriot, but so can I
In recent years, the words “patriotism” and “patriot” have taken on new meanings, particularly in the United States. Here in New England is where “patriotism” in the traditional American sense originated. You know, the Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere’s ride, the Minutemen at Lexington. And we have that professional football team that has won a […]
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Mainewhile: ‘Vacationland’ no longer reflects Maine’s true identity
Apparently there is a new “standard issue” license plate under consideration, and people have feelings on this. This plate, an adaptation of the 1901 flag design, is intended to replace the chickadee and pine tassel design. We adopted the chickadee plate 24 years ago to replace the lobster plate which, I’m going to be honest […]
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Mainewhile: Honey is an ancient superfood and Maine has plenty
Well, it finally happened. After several winters of anxious but virus-free living, I caught a cold. It’s my own fault. I got busy, and careless, and neglected to follow all the things I’ve had in place since we all started to really think about having such things to follow. And I got sick. It’s not […]
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Life Unwound: Everyone is a teacher – thank you
There is a quote which I cannot recall exactly nor find the source. It goes something like this: “The people who show up are the right people. What happens is what is supposed to happen. And when it’s over, it’s over.” I have been submitting columns to the Portland Press Herald and The Forecaster since […]