English infamy French infamie Spanish infamia Italian infamia German schande Japanese Omei 汚名
2021
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Word of the week
Infamy 1. An evil reputation He earned infamy for his crimes. 2. An evil or terrible act The people suffered the infamies of their ruler.
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Current Events/Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, is the annual remembrance of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, 1941. This attack led to the United States joining World War II. Pearl Harbor is located in Hawaii on the island of O’ahu. Hawaii is in the Pacific Ocean between California and Japan. During the time of […]
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Book Review: ‘Prairie Lotus’
Prairie Lotus by Linda Sue Park If you appreciate books that engage you in diversity and the struggles of other cultures, Prairie Lotus may be of interest to you. It is currently a nominee for the Maine Student Book Award for 2021-2022 and considered by Kirkus Reviews as the Best Middle School Historical Fiction of 2020. The […]
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After pandemic shuts down family business, grandmother turns to toy fund for help
The grandparents are trying to care for four grandchildren on one salary this year.
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Kids in the Kitchen
Purple Kale Chips Kale chips are really easy to make, super delicious, and crunchy ( not to mention, really good for you!) Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 2 bunches of purple kale 2 Tablespoons cooking oil 1 teaspoon salt Directions: Pro tip: Oven temperatures vary, so watch your baked purple kale chips carefully. They will actually […]
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Tristan Pelletier: Does wearing masks outweigh the risks?
Students should not have to wear masks to school. For most adults, masks in public indoor settings cause only minor inconveniences, but children, who experience serious outcomes from COVID-19 at far lower rates, have different needs and vulnerabilities. Childhood is a crucial time when humans develop cultural, language, and social skills, including the ability to […]
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Donna Dodge: My religion is my ‘line in the sand’
I will not be renewing my dietitian license in Maine; this is not my choice. My request for a religious exemption to the COVID vaccine mandate was denied. I follow Christian Science, a religion usually granted exemption. Not this time. I was told that because of penalties from the federal government, my employer had to […]
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Maine’s working waterfronts facing a tidal wave of threats, Island Institute report finds
The new report cites a lack of infrastructure, support, access, affordable housing and legal protections, as well as increasing risks from climate change.
