A sliver of orthodontists can accept the low-income insurance. One clinic in Portland is finding a way to serve these adolescent patients, with plans to expand their service.
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RSU 5 Superintendent’s Notebook: RSU 5 welcomes public participation in budget development
RSU 5 is well into the process of developing a budget for the 2025-2026 school year that will allow us to continue to provide a high quality education and move our district forward, while at the same time being fiscally responsible to the taxpayer. The RSU 5 board of directors has been presented with the […]
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Southern Maine Community Calendar: March 14-21
Bulletin Board Saturday 3/15 “Hot Singles In Your Area” mix and mingle: 8 p.m., Novel Book Bar and Café, 643 Congress St., Portland. $5. Contact: novelmaine.com Tuesday 3/18 “Come As You Are, Community Resistance Event”: With readings from social activists, and resources from local organizations, 7 p.m., SPACE, 538 Congress St., Portland. $5. Contact: space538.org Thursday […]
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Mainewhile: Safeguarding historical records should be above partisanship
Museums, libraries and archives – these are my happy places. True, I love a long walk in the great outdoors, but there is something about these hallowed spaces where history, questions and curiosity combine that just makes me fundamentally happy. Casually mention John Cotton Dana or Ennigaldi-Nanna (fun research tangent for you all) to me, […]
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Southern Maine Arts Calendar: March 14-21
Comedy Friday 3/14 Comedy for a Cause with Chip Leighton: Benefits Cape Elizabeth High School Parents Association, 7 p.m., Cape Elizabeth High School, 345 Ocean House Road. $5-$15. Contact: givebutter.com/HSPAComedy Friday 3/14 & Saturday 3/15 Brendan Eyre: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20. 21-plus. Contact: empirecomedyme.com Saturday 3/15 “Texas Take Out”: […]
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Mainewhile: Administration has Maine in its crosshairs and it’s illegal
Our beloved state is currently embroiled in a loud and fractious feud. I wish we weren’t, but we are. A disclaimer: If you have questions, or are genuinely engaged in sorting your way through this issue, I welcome your conversation and I promise to engage in it without rancor. If, however, you are inclined to […]
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Mainewhile: Susan Blanchard Russwurm and standing up for what’s right
This week holds an interesting spot on the calendar – the bridge space between Black History Month and Women’s History Month, two celebrations to which our current president has said, “Nyet!” But which I shall continue to celebrate anyway. I urge everyone to go biography diving on their own, while I take a moment to […]
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Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: People priority: Fostering a strong, inclusive, and supportive staff culture
This column is the next in my series detailing how our new Portland Public Schools five-year strategic plan impacts students in the classroom. This month, I’m focusing on our “people” priority. Our strategic plan has five priorities: equity, achievement, whole student, people and systems. Each priority is supported by multiple initiatives to achieve that goal. […]
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Mainewhile: Getting back to the roots of the Presidents Day holiday
Happy Presidents Day! I hope that wherever you are you stayed safe during the recent spate of storms, and were able to use the long weekend to rest up. It’s been a heck of a week. A quick note about this holiday; it started out as the celebration of one president, our first. That, of […]
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Mainewhile: Celebrating the life of Beryl Warner Williams
Happy midwinter everyone! Finally, we have been getting some decent snow. I am a fan of snow. I love it. I love the soft light of sun through snow and the sense of snuggling in. And is there anything better than a good old-fashioned snow day? For my money, there is literally nothing greater than […]