Kamala Harris’ acceptance speech was more than just a moment of political significance — it was a beacon of hope for many across the nation, particularly for immigrant families and young girls who see themselves reflected in her journey. As the daughter of immigrants – her mother hailing from India and her father from Jamaica […]
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Mainewhile: Versant offer is well intentioned, but crosses a line
Props out to the Maine Public Utility Commission for drawing a line to preserve our collective right to privacy in rejecting Versant Power’s recent offer to turn over electric usage records as a way for police to target illegal marijuana farms. The offer makes a sort of sense, I suppose. Illegal pot farms have been […]
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From Augusta: Honoring Maine’s suffragettes and voting rights
On Aug. 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, determining the right to vote in elections should not be based on an individual’s sex and effectively giving women the right to vote. Voting rights for women came after decades and generations of protest through civil disobedience, marches, lobbying and so much […]
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Mainewhile: Civic Center fare top notch; aesthetics, not so much
Maybe it was a concert, or a convention, or a trade show – for a lot of us it’s a sports event (especially tournament time for basketball) – but for a lot of us who live in Maine, the Augusta Civic Center has been the site of a lot of memories. The thing is, and […]
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Through My Lens: How Tim Walz is reenergizing immigrant communities for the Harris campaign
The selection of Tim Walz as Kamala Harris’s running mate has injected new energy into immigrant communities, particularly in states like Maine, where immigrants have often felt overlooked by national politics, threatened continuously by Trump with mass deportation and defunding programs that support them. Before Walz’s selection, the immigrant community in Maine, including many asylum […]
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Mainewhile: Letting the horses decide and reflections on connection
The Olympics are on – but it’s taken me a while to warm up to it. My own favorite event, the equestrians, has come in under a dark cloud. Did you hear about this? A British equestrian was eliminated for cruelty to a horse. This made me angry, and sad, but not surprised. In fact, […]
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Through My Lens: Burning U.S. flag doesn’t help, it hurts
Burning the U.S. flag, attacking the police and writing “Hamas is coming” on walls do not help the Palestinian cause. These actions can actually harm the very cause they aim to support, creating a backlash and further division. Our country has experienced significant turmoil recently. We witnessed an assassination attempt on a former president and […]
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Mainewhile: Campaign season a good time to remember shared humanity
What a crazy couple of days it has been in the news cycle, eh? I was sitting with my thoughts, sifting through how things “felt” and – stick with me here – I kept thinking about choosing a lunch spot with co-workers. OK, I am betting that might make literally no sense to some of […]
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Mainewhile: What we choose to emphasize determines our lives
Upon occasion, I have been accused of being “a Pollyanna.” Which, by the way, is an insult. I could get into the oddness of how being compared to a character who tries to spread joy is an insult, but meh, I get it. Relentless cheerfulness in the face of real stressors is annoying. It would […]
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Through My Lens: How do you want your steak cooked? Dining out can be challenging for immigrants
Summer in Maine is a delightful season, perfect for beach outings, scenic drives along the coast, and savoring the local culinary delights. Whether you’re indulging in pancakes or waffles with Maine maple syrup at a cozy diner, enjoying eggs Benedict and fries, or experiencing the quintessential whole lobster at a seaside restaurant, Maine’s food scene is […]