“I think people, we’re creatures of habit. We get comfortable in the most uncomfortable positions, and that just becomes home.” That was David Pirtle from the National Coalition for the Homeless, explaining to a radio host why he sometimes chose to risk death by freezing on winter nights rather than move indoors. “All I can say […]
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Opinion: Maine must take a balanced approach to packaging law
Newly updated rules on producers’ responsibility for waste management costs have alarmed the average business.
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Opinion: Trump has a chance to become a true education president
Schools can do more to prepare young people to be both citizens and members of the workforce. This can be a productive path for Trump.
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LC Van Savage: By the beautiful sea
The day was perfect, weatherwise, so beautiful I refused even to go into the basement for the laundry for fear of missing an instant of it–even as seen from our windows. And it was a Saturday, too, which added to its sweet quintessence. My husband “Mongo” and I looked around the house, remarked about all the […]
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Paula Gibbs McKenney: Objective writing
I have long been a critic of AP writers, beginning in the early ’70s when I was a reporter for the Hartford Courant (at the time it was just called The Courant.) As a reporter answerable to the State Desk, I got a well-rounded education in how to write objectively, accurately, plainly, clearly, concisely and […]
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Just a Little Old: Lighting the darkness with music
Last week I wrote about my shock at the reelection of Donald Trump. His bizarre cabinet nominations have provided ample fodder for an “I told you so” piece. Many more examples will follow, for sure, but let’s hold back for now. Let me focus on a happier topic: the ways music has helped me deal […]
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The Maine Idea: Maine’s easy access voting has its downside
During the election just past, an estimated 45% of Maine voters cast their ballots before Election Day through the absentee system that’s the equivalent of early voting in other states. Most of those ballots were mailed, and most were submitted more than a week before the actual end of the campaigns. The closest legislative race […]
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Letters to the editor: Response to Popham Thanksgiving column; ‘business is business’
Stories from Maine column misrepresents Popham Colony While those of us involved with Maine’s First Ship are proud of our achievements in building a recreation of the 1607 ship Virginia, and we appreciate the history of the Popham Colony, being labeled as the site of the “First Thanksgiving” is not part of the story we […]
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Giving Voice: Thankful for third spaces
How many of us will be spending time this holiday season at our “third spaces”? Where is your “third space”? Do you even know what that is? The term “third space” describes a place outside your home or work where you can relax and hang out. It’s your “other space” — your favorite place for […]
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Gordon L. Weil: Congress, state wins boost Trump’s powers
Trifectas are not only for racetracks. At the track, you win a trifecta bet by picking the first three finishers in order. The pay-off is usually big. In politics, trifectas also exist. That’s when one party controls the executive and both branches of the legislature. President-elect Trump will have one. That could give him a […]
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