Leading up to a tumultuous election, a bill, H.R. 908, condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19, ultimately did pass the House of Representatives in September 2020. However, 168 representatives— all Republican— voted against this bill that required no money and no resources. According to Census data, 6.1% of the U.S. population […]
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2021 track and field overview: Midcoast teams gear up for an unprecedented season
After a lost 2020 season and all but lost indoor season in 2021, athletes and coaches look to the upcoming outdoor season as a sign of normalcy.
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Commentary: Why student athletes need a new playbook to stay safe in the COVID-19 era
Kids are eager to play ball, and parents are eager to be back on the sidelines supporting them. But COVID-19 cases have risen in places where kids have been playing sports, complicating the issue. Michigan, where I live, is now the epicenter of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. The resumption of youth sports activities has […]
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What inspired digital nomads to flee America’s big cities may spur legions of remote workers to do the same
If one thing is clear about remote work, it’s this: Many people prefer it and don’t want their bosses to take it away. When the pandemic forced office employees into lockdown and cut them off from spending in-person time with their colleagues, they almost immediately realized that they favor remote work over their traditional office routines […]
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Voters already saying ‘yes’ to Biden’s infrastructure plan
Here’s a quiz for the Republican politicians among you. Check as many as apply. Do you support: – Repairing and rebuilding America’s deteriorating network of roads and bridges, including the interstate highway system brought to life by GOP President Dwight D. Eisenhower? – Ensuring that every American public student isn’t drinking water out of lead […]
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2021 tennis overview: Midcoast teams ready to roll as new season set to get underway
Many of unknowns still present after pandemic wiped out the 2020 campaign.
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Letter: Stepping up vaccinations to end the pandemic
With COVID-19 vaccines at the forefront of many people’s minds, we would like to share a brief update from your local health system. Mid Coast Hospital continues to provide many resources in support of our region’s pandemic response, including the COVID-19 information line, drive-thru testing site and the large-scale regional vaccination clinic, which we opened […]
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Michael Reagan: Jim Crow on steroids? Come on, man
Will someone please lend President Biden a history book? He thinks Georgia’s new voting integrity law is “Jim Crow on steroids.” And Georgia’s pretend ex-governor Stacey Abrams says it’s “Jim Crow redux in a suit and tie.” Really? Come on, you guys. You’ve been watching too much CNN and MSNBC. The crimes against equal voting […]
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Letter: Preserving public lands
As a teacher, I understand the value of establishing clear assessment criteria to measure a college student’s competency as they prepare for teacher certification. As a Registered Maine Guide, I understand the need to demonstrate skills to ensure safety of my clients while whitewater rafting or on recreation trips in the wilderness. What I don’t […]
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Auto racing: After shortened 2020 season, Wiscasset Speedway gets back on track
New season for race track begins April 24.