My 11-year-old son is somewhat obsessed with Civil War history in general and Joshua Chamberlain in particular. We visited the Chamberlain museum recently and he went in a Civil War uniform. For Christmas, he presented me with a framed drawing of the Chamberlain statue in Bowdoin. I explained to him how the war sort of […]
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Posted inCoastal Journal
Coastal History: You’ve come a long way, baby
Well here we are – another decade has passed. It’s hard to believe that it’s been 20 years since the millennium, although Big Al’s still had a nice selection of Y2K books on the shelf when I last went in there. Almost 20 years since 9/11. And, as I mentioned briefly last week, it’s now […]
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Insight: Boomers really are OK
Young climate activists pick the wrong target for failures to act on the environment.
Posted inBicentennial, Local & State, News
In 19th century, Maine’s statehood became inevitable
In this bicentennial year, a series of ambitious events highlights history and identity as the state celebrates its 200th birthday.
Posted inBicentennial, Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: As bicentennial approaches, let our state continue to be the Polar Star
Throughout its history, immigrants have always refreshed and reinvigorated the economy and culture of Maine.
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Coastal History: Maine’s centennial celebration
Here we are at the end of 2019, and it’s time for a couple of important birthdays. My oldest child turned 21 this week, which makes me feel old indeed (though my 3-year-old’s antics make me feel even older). And here is the great state of Maine, turning 200 and looking great for its age. […]
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Maine Voices: Decolonize Thanksgiving by making amends to the Wabanaki
It’s not enough to acknowledge past harms – non-Natives should work to create restorative change.
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The Maine Millennial: Mentally remapping a city as landmarks of childhood vanish
That said, changes in Portland institutions aren’t always for the worse.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Lisa Savage: As U.S. senator, I’ll stand up to neo-McCarthyism, say ‘no’ to U.S. wars
Smear campaigns and déjà vu Russia-baiting for anyone who dares mention defense cuts won’t stop me.
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Jim Fossel: There’s room in the center for immigration reform
While there is deep disagreement on the partisan extremes, most Americans would support sensible reforms to increase legal immigration.