I usually avoid discussing religion, about which nobody except God knows anything for sure, and politics, about which everybody knows everything for sure, with people I care about. But I thought I’d ask my neighbor, George, who lives in the basement apartment next door, how he understands today’s politics, and then just listen. George says […]
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Guest Column – Magnetic vaccination
Television news and the print media have brought us a slew of kooky stories from the pandemic, but the one about magnets sticking to your body after you’ve had a shot of the virus vaccine was far out. I want you to know, that I’ve had a vaccination every few years since I was a […]
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From Augusta – Beating the pandemic, protecting Mainers
Last week, I was sad to see Maine reach a grim milestone in the year and a half battle against the pandemic: 1,000 deaths attributed to COVID-19. While this number can seem low when compared to the nearly 700,000 COVID-19 deaths in the United States and the 4.5 million COVID-19 deaths worldwide, this is a […]
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Pandemic Reflections – Gardens revisited, a year later
Just before the first frost is when Mainers ask each other, “How were your gardens this year?” The response always has to be weighed, whether you’re going to tell the truth, stretch it, or outright lie. Last year, our first COVID summer, was a drought year which hammered lawns and gardens. The flowers said their […]
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Pandemic Reflections – A dog’s life, revisited
We first met back in May, 2020, 16 months ago. A family friend gave a dog, me, the opportunity to describe what a dog’s life was like during this pandemic’s first two months. Your four-legged friends share your daily moods and stress. All of our lives —two- and four-legged, continue to change. Two years ago, […]
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From Augusta – New school year, new look for Maine students
Fall is here again and with it, another school year for Maine students. For me, this time of year is one of my personal favorites. After all, it’s football season! After not being able to play last year, I know students all across Maine are just as excited as I am to participate in fall […]
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From Augusta – A new assault and the war with COVID continues
Sometimes, oftentimes, we are at our best when things appear to be at their worst. As in any war, success demands of us cooperation, a societal commitment to do what is necessary to help each other work toward a goal. Regarding COVID, our choices and our discipline are still being tested. According to the CDC, […]
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Guest Column – Weather by George
I’ve been living with weather all my life, but never with the violent kind of weather we’ve been seeing all around the globe lately. So, I thought I’d ask my neighbor, George, who lives in the basement apartment next door, how he understands today’s weather, and then just listen. He said it was the result […]
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Pandemic Reflections – Maine meets, surpasses great expectations
Last week’s column described the recent transformation of our real estate market, where despite the pandemic, out-of-state buyers have created a housing market running on steroids. Maine, though tucked up into the country’s northeastern corner, historically has drawn a steady stream of newcomers. It’s not news that for centuries, most have come from Massachusetts. The […]
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Guest Column – Shopping blurs gender lines
A comedian once said that when it comes to shopping, men are hunters and women are gatherers. Sounds about right to me. Many women will walk into a shoe store just to look around (read: gathering) and see what styles are in fashion. Not many men would do that. More likely they’d walk into Lamey-Wellehan, […]