I had to say goodbye to my old horse, Henry, this week. But I am not here to talk about that. It feels like I’ve been doing a lot of talking about death lately. What I want to talk about instead is purpose. I belong to the school of thought that believes that, ultimately, our […]
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Through My Lens: Discovering the charm of American election yard signs
As a newcomer to America, particularly here in Maine, there are many things about the election season that have both surprised and intrigued me. This is my second presidential election, and I can’t help but reflect on how vastly different it is from elections I’ve witnessed in other parts of the world. My first time […]
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Letter: Anne Graham is bipartisan proponent
I encourage voters to check the records. Anne Graham has written 12 substantive bills with Republican representatives, nine became law. She sponsored/co-sponsored 61 bills in the last session. After 16 years in Augusta, where is the bipartisan work on substantive bills from her opponent? Instead, the voting records demonstrate a guaranteed GOP vote on bills. […]
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Letter: Anne Graham is committed to Maine and Gray’s needs
An elected official’s job is to stay in touch with their communities, respond constituents, attempt to participate in the district events, and vote to meet the needs of the district and of Maine. Rep. Anne Graham has done and exceeded these requirements. She has sponsored/co-sponsored 12 bipartisan bills. That is working to serve all the […]
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Forum: Students can activate democracy by volunteering at polls
As an election worker in my hometown of Kennebunk, I’ve witnessed firsthand the critical role that youth can play in our democratic process. Empowering young voters with knowledge about our democratic system is essential. In the 2020 election, Maine saw a significant increase in youth voter turnout. According to the Center for Information and Research […]
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Mainewhile: Aurora borealis prompts thoughts of life’s beautiful impermanence
Well folks, I had intended to have a whole other conversation with you right now, but you are going to have to wait a week for my intended thoughts because: wow. The aurora borealis! Did you see it? Was it amazing where you were? I saw it, and it was breathtaking where I was. I […]
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Letter: Anne Graham is a pragmatic advocate for families
I’ve known Anne Graham since she served in the Maine House in 2010. I was often in the room when she chaired the Legislature’s State and Local Government Committee. From direct observation, I can tell you that she is pragmatic, asks good questions, works well with both parties, and gets things done. Graham’s background as […]
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Forum: Covering mental health is good for employees, could save money
World Mental Health Day is Thursday, Oct. 10, and it’s an important opportunity to raise awareness about this major public health issue. NAMI Maine reports one in five adults experiences a mental health condition in a given year. Last month, the Biden administration announced updates to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act – […]
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Through My Lens: Halloween is a time of storytelling in many forms
It’s Halloween season again. Skeletons dangle from porches, pumpkins sit carved on doorsteps, and the air is filled with an eerie excitement. Seeing all this reminds me of the ghost stories and spooky experiences from where I grew up, in Mogadishu, Somalia, a place that could feel like living in Halloween every day. In Mogadishu, […]
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Mainewhile: Traditions of free stuff on the lawn reflect community
Maine is a land of traditions. Some of them are beautiful. A few are even profound. Some of them are distinctly odd. Most of them are seasonal. None of them (or at least none that I can think of) are pretentious. Which, in its own way, is another one of our traditions. That plaid-clad, down-to-earth […]