In her 28th year teaching the youngest students, she finds joy in the transformation to literacy.
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Through a love of French, Mary Lord ushers Brunswick students into a new world
Decades after falling for the language as a student at the same junior high school, she continues to inspire new generations.
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Poland special ed teacher Kirsten Johansen makes students feel understood
She’s known throughout the high school as someone who will ‘always listen.’
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Maranacook coach Matt Lajoie can make running fun for anyone
With a middle school cross-country team nearly 50 strong, he helps Readfield-area students define their own success.
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Topsham custodian Michael Langley takes the classroom outside
Known at Woodside Elementary as ‘Mr. Mike,’ he teaches kids how to make maple syrup, press cider, ice fish and more.
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Mainer with world’s widest mouth, and 4 million TikTok followers, moves home | Column
Sam Ramsdell, who built a social media following while living in Connecticut, has turned the camera on her new Falmouth house — and her irreverent homesteading.
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Help the Maine Trust for Local News build a sustainable future
As I approach my one-year anniversary as Publisher of the Maine Trust for Local News, I’ve been reflecting on the transitions of the past 11 months, and on the path that led me here. I’ve spent more than a decade as part of this organization — supporting our newsrooms, listening to our readers and seeing […]
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Meet our 2025 Mainers To Be Thankful For
Every year, when we solicit nominations for Mainers To Be Thankful For, we try to emphasize that we’re looking for people who don’t just do good work in their communities but also exceed expectations. By focusing on school workers this year, that standard wasn’t so difficult to meet. Going above and beyond is practically part […]
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These holiday shows cater to adults on the naughty list
From burlesque shows to a grown-up take on ‘The Grinch,’ adults will feel the magic of the season.
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For these Mainers, being on stage is a family holiday tradition
These shows are perfect for intergenerational audiences.