We are a nation that revolves around “rights.” Which makes sense. Our government was literally founded in opposition to a monarchy. The founders of this system took up arms and fought a bloody, long, and daunting war in order to be done with authoritarian rule. It is hardly surprising then that the language of the […]
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Through My Lens: More bombs in Mogadishu, more resilience
My least favorite words in the Somali language are “deg deg.” They mean “breaking news.” Anytime I see this, I worry for my family and old friends. The words made their way to me Oct. 29, another dark day for the people of Mogadishu as twin bombings killed over 100, including a friend. I called […]
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Mainewhile: Meaningful gun reform, school reform daunting but doable
Another school, this time in Maine, has now had to endure a day of trauma and anxiety as they were forced into lockdown due to the threat of violence. Thankfully, no one was hurt. I am grateful to everyone who worked so selflessly to keep the kids safe. Mostly though, I am just so angry […]
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Mainewhile: Let go of the Thanksgiving lie and learn the real story
You can take the snow-topped Swiss Alps, the azure seas of the French Riviera, the wide-open vistas of the African veldt. For my money, there is nowhere on Earth prettier than Maine in September and October. Nowhere. I am so very thankful that this is my home. Which is most appropriate given that Thanksgiving is […]
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Life Unwound: Seeking stillness within the whirlwind of activity
Many beautiful quotes invite us into stillness. T.S. Eliot offers this: “At the still point of the turning world. … at the still point, there the dance is, … Except for the point, the still point, There would be no dance, and there is only the dance.” What is the still point? And the dance? […]
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Sustainably Speaking: As holiday shopping begins, consider the planet
Growing up in rural Argentina, our family hardly ever went shopping. My father had been raised in the same solid brick house where my six siblings and I grew up. The land around it was forested with eucalyptus, willow and poplar. To the east, wheat and sunflower fields bloomed in the spring. From our open […]
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Letter: Gass is dynamic, effective leader and clear choice
This November, voters in Gray and New Gloucester have an opportunity to elect a truly exceptional legislator. That’s why I hope District 104 chooses independent Anne Gass. Anne has long been recognized as a dynamic and effective community leader. As a member of the SAD 15 school board, she helped transform an under-performing system into […]
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Letter: Fiscal responsibility among Gass’s attributes
I support Anne Gass for House District 104, New Gloucester and part of Gray. Others have shared her vast experience, which is available on her website, but I want to focus on her fiscal responsibility. Over the three years as a Gray town councilor, Anne worked as part of a politically diverse team, reviewing in […]
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Letter: Gass will work for G-NG people
Anne Gass is an exceptional candidate for House District 104. She is a successful small-business owner and a published author, and has dedicated her time and considerable talents to the town of Gray, serving on both the Town Council and school board. She is running as a Clean Elections independent candidate who will represent her […]
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Letter: Graham is voice for small towns
We look forward to having Anne Graham back in Augusta serving our town as state representative. She is a voice for small towns. Anne always finishes our conversations with, “Let me know what I can do to help.” Galen and Karen Morrison Gray