THE CONVERSATION — People who don’t fit the dominant demographic of where they live can often be asked, “Where are you really from?” In 2017, CNN surveyed about 2,000 people who shared their stories on social media with the hashtag #whereiamreallyfrom. The participants included first- and second-generation immigrants, naturalized individuals and others who were native-born citizens. […]
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Brunswick Public Art: We revised Brunswick mural plans, here’s why
We set out to provide a colorful, inspirational mural for Cabot Mill (aka Fort Andross). We selected a theme highlighting the empowering force of diverse people working together to create something of beauty. We put the mural design out in the public sphere. We received enthusiastic support from donors and others, plus varied critical comments. […]
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The Conversation: A boon for sports fandom or a looming mental health crisis? 5 essential reads on the effects of legal sports betting
THE CONVERSATION — A lifelong sports fan, I grew up hearing tales of sports figures felled by gambling scandals – baseball stars “Shoeless” Joe Jackson and Pete Rose, the 1978-79 Boston College basketball team and NBA referee Tim Donaghy. Sports leagues wanted nothing to do with gambling, which they feared would taint the integrity of the game. They had lobbied heavily for […]
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Maine Voices: Will travel for lobsters – all the way from Philly
These longtime visitors to Bailey Island – who’ve been known to drive nine hours back home with one dog, four kids and 20 crustaceans – say, ‘Thank you, Maine lobstermen.’
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Commentary: Earthquakes killed over 23,000 people last week. Three men are partly to blame.
While an earthquake is an act of nature, it’s not too soon to ask what contribution three political leaders have made to the extent of the disaster.
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Insight: Where’s our Pearl Harbor moment on climate change?
In 15 years, we could turn all this horror around. But we have to step off our complacent path, stop burning fossil fuels and start making moderate sacrifices.
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Maine Voices: Mainers being wrongly blinded by the light
Let there be … darkness.
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Commentary: Aquaculture is fine, but corporate interests are pushing too far
Maine’s cold water, abundant forests of rockweed and talented workforce make it a great place for seaweed aquaculture. That does not mean a ‘roadmap’ of headlong intensification is in the state’s best interest.
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Commentary: Caregivers deserve better from Maine Med management
The unannounced removal of certain forms of paid leave is extremely discouraging for a union willing to bargain in good faith.
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Jim Fossel: Biden speech showed a president lacking focus
This year’s State of the Union would have done better to emphasize areas on which bipartisan agreement already exists.