As the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide for coronavirus vaccines, states and many districts are not keeping track of how many school employees have received the shots.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Religion and Values
Pope Francis, on historic visit, urges Iraq to embrace its Christians
The pontiff’s primary aim over the weekend is to encourage Iraq’s dwindling Christian population, which was violently persecuted by the Islamic State group and still faces discrimination by the Muslim majority, to stay and help rebuild the country devastated by wars and strife.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Pipeline rejection shows climate-related questions not always easy
In trying to reduce carbon emissions, communities throughout Maine will be faced will complex tradeoffs.
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Franklin County nonprofit given $20,000 to build tiny homes for homeless youth
Director plans to raise about $72,000 for two pilot homes hosted on a vetted foster volunteer’s property.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Tom Waddell: Gov. Mills’ order treats all equally — including churches
Religious leaders only recognize the separation of church and state when it suits them.
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March town meetings were timed to get government business done before planting season
With many towns postponing or changing the format of the annual town meeting because of the coronavirus pandemic, a look back at the March tradition is traced to an agrarian society. The meeting originated when Maine was a district of Massachusetts, according to Wikipedia. The Massachusetts Bay Colony was authorized by royal charter, issued by […]
Posted inBill Nemitz, Maine, News, Op-Eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: New and improved democracy – so easy you can do it in your pajamas
Zoom, a silver lining of the pandemic, has spurred greater attendance at local government meetings.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Local medical providers address health disparities among transgender patients in rural Maine
Maine Public Health and University of Maine at Augusta Social Sciences Program address barriers through Zoom panels and dialogues.
Posted inSchools and Education
Starks tutoring project addresses learning inequities due to lack of internet
A satellite center is helping students through remote learning.