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Nicole Lesperance, a technology specialist at Maine's Regional School Unit 9, has received a statewide award recognizing her work in education technology. The announcement comes via the Lewiston Sun Journal, which highlighted her achievement among district staff honors. Colleagues and community members are congratulating her, with the recognition drawing attention to the behind-the-scenes technology support that keeps Maine schools running.
- 2Oxford County bear emerges from Maine's name-calling politics▼Name-calling politics birthed ‘Oxford County bear’ symbol
In Maine, the phrase 'Oxford County bear' has become a political symbol born out of name-calling between rival factions, according to the Lewiston Sun Journal. The label grew from insult into an adopted identity, with residents and commentators now using the bear as shorthand in local political disputes. The paper traces how a mocking remark hardened into a badge worn openly by those it targeted.
- 3The grave consequences of politicizing science●The grave consequences of politicizing science | Opinion
An opinion piece on the dangers of politicizing science is running in Maine newspapers, including the Portland Press Herald and Lewiston Sun Journal. The column argues that when scientific findings are shaped by political interests, public trust and policy outcomes suffer, with potentially serious consequences for public health and safety.