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Paid internships would work wonders for Maine | Opinion
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (24+ words) More businesses should explore this worthy investment in our students and our workforce. Think of what could happen if every business started with one....
Distressing lack of leadership from UMaine at Augusta, UMaine System | Opinion
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (23+ words) The most important decisions at a public university require the full participation of students and staff. To lead by pronouncement should raise alarm....
Local control is holding education back in Maine | Opinion
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (658+ words) Scott A. Harrison, Ed. D. , M. B. A. , is a senior advisor at The Harrison Group, a consultancy based in Yarmouth. Maine has long valued local control in education. That tradition reflects an important belief that communities should have a strong voice in shaping their…...
Plagued by the same old political questions | Letter
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (167+ words) If people did not continue to ask me certain questions, I wouldn't feel the need to respond to them. One such question: How can so many good Christians continue to support Trump? I suggest one answer may come from one…...
Hearty Roots continues partnership with Boothbay school to bring mental health support to students
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (13+ words) Boothbay Region Elementary School has been collaborating with the Damariscotta organization since 2023....
A day at Portland's East End School through the eyes of its positive behavior champion
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (1346+ words) PORTLAND " It's 7: 20 a. m. on a humid morning in June, the view of Back Cove below still shrouded in light fog. Peter Mc Cormack, wearing an orange vest and camo running shoes and carrying a stop sign, directs traffic. He dashes out…...
In closing in on transgender rights, Trump shows wisdom | Letter
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (375+ words) I crave more substance from our elders than: "I think Donald Trump is a crazy person." That's all that was said in the June 11 letter "Reminded of the importance of listening to our elders." That's what constitutes wisdom from our…...
For children, the pages of books hold menus of tasty comforts
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (760+ words) Bread and Jam for Francis." Green Eggs and Ham." If You Give a Moose a Muffin." Round is a Tortilla." Chicken Soup with Rice." Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs." In the Night Kitchen." The Very Hungry Caterpillar." Arnie the…...
I recommend a stint as an election worker | Letter
1+ week, 2+ day ago (9+ words) This experience was a real eye-opener for me....
Portland Public Library staff need to be paid a living wage | Opinion
1+ week, 4+ day ago (381+ words) Hannah Matthews is a former senior library associate and senior library assistant at the Portland Public Library. She is currently the marketing coordinator at Back Cove Books in Woodford's Corner, Portland. She lives in South Portland with her family. Before…...