During graduation season we’re accustomed to hearing a lot about everyone’s limitless potential, but that feel-good idea can be dangerous for physical and social reasons, James Cook writes.
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Here’s some great architecture to visit in Maine
From the Portland Museum of Art, to Castle Tucker in Wiscasset and the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Deer Isle, Maine has plenty of special architectural locations that are worth a visit this summer.
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When Mainers act like rats (and why that’s a good thing)
Acts of generalized reciprocity work best for society and our communities, so we should look for ways to encourage the involvement and betterment of everyone, James Cook writes.
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Maine takes steps in addressing the opioid crisis
The Legislature’s recent approval of Narcan at Maine pharmacies can help reverse the life-impairing effects of opioids, Carey Clark writes.
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As affording college gets tougher, costs drivers generally not well understood
As a father with one child at university and another one going on college tours over vacation week as a junior in high school, Greg Fahy says he is very attentive to the costs of higher education.
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UMA student’s ‘Help For Others’ cause about overcoming adversity
Roger Mackbach, a senior who was involved in a boating accident that ultimately ended with the loss of his right arm, has been inspired to help others facing challenges, Kimberly Carter writes.
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The future of architecture from a student’s perspective
It’s exciting to be teaching and training a group of thoughtful, creative individuals working toward a better-built environment, Eric Stark writes.
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In games and codes, what are the gender limits?
The ways in which notions of masculinity and femininity shape socialization can be found in a video games and school dress codes, James Cook writes.
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Health reform needs to go further
From costs, to how care is provided, from our educational efforts, to who provides primary care, to reducing use of unnecessary technology and medications, the time is coming when we will shift toward a sustainable health care model, Carey Clark writes.
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Education, shared missions open up opportunities
Partnerships among organizations with shared educational missions are crucial to offer new high quality education to many different groups of people in Maine, Greg Fahy writes.