In 1980, in a yoga class on my jade green mat, in a softly lit studio with gentle music playing, I found a way to quiet, even with a loud mind whirling like a ceiling fan and living in a country which thundered and raged like now. The teacher said, “Gradually something will ground you […]
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Mainewhile: Sometimes things aren’t what we expect them to be
My youngest son is in his senior year of high school. The fundamental questions of “Who am I?” and “What am I going to be?” loom large. Ever since he was fairly young, he’s wanted to go to college and become a sports journalist. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’ve never doubted he could do […]
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Mainewhile: We should welcome knowledge, not reject it
When I was a teenager, my sister lived in Scotland for a year and made friends with a brilliant pianist from China who had defected to the west. When he eventually moved to the U.S., he came to visit our family and we all got to hear stories of what his life had been like. […]
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Guest commentary: The second civil war
Make no mistake, the Second Civil War is underway. In fact, it has been since 2016; it has been brewing longer still. Blood has been shed; people have died as a result. Just as in 1860. This is serious, people. Let’s look at just two things we can compare between the first and second civil […]
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Letter: Patrick Corey serves Windham well
Once again, Windham is fortunate to have on the ballot for state Legislature an intelligent, honest and reliable representative who will oversee our needs. Patrick Corey does his homework and research before making decisions and voting. His common sense, experience and grasp of important issues will serve us well. Please consider supporting Patrick for the […]
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Letter: Windham has been good neighbor to Raymond
Windham is a good neighbor. As towns, Windham and Raymond work cooperatively on a variety of critical and necessary public safety, communications, education and economic development programs, to name a few. Raymond does not have pharmacies, supermarkets, banks, movie theaters, building suppliers, appliance and auto parts stores, a high school and a number of other […]
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Here’s Something: Truths about Trump, part II
Last week, Here’s Something featured the first of two columns exploring 10 foundational truths about President Trump. This week’s column concludes the series with six additional truths: The fifth truth about Trump relates to the coronavirus pandemic and his reaction to it, namely that his reaction wasn’t perfect, but it was better than the Democrats’. […]
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Mainewhile: The idea at the heart of our nation is getting lost
Hang around folks who study governance long enough and you will undoubtedly encounter the debate over whether our nation is a democracy or a republic. I often find myself hesitating before using either term, knowing that somewhere out there, lurking in the shadows ready to pounce, is an individual who feels strongly about it and […]
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Life Unwound: Voting is a right, a privilege, an honor and a duty
My grandmothers told me they were thrilled when women were granted the right to vote. My mother’s mother said, “Women unable to vote made no sense to me. It is such a privilege, so important. I would never miss it.” My father’s mother said, “I cried the first time I voted. We matter. You’ll see.” […]
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Letter: White has right values for state Senate District 25
Maine’s District 25 contested Senate race features a candidate with values that are deeply rooted and nurtured in her native state of Maine. Jennifer White is a third-generation Italian American whose grandparents immigrated from Italy and settled in Portland. From that humble beginning, Jennifer founded a vibrant day care and learning center, owns and operates […]