WINDHAM – A decision is expected early next week in the sexual harassment claim by Officer Danielle Cyr, who has been on leave from the Windham Police Department for more than two years. Cyr’s case alleges sexual harassment by a junior officer, lack of action by supervisors to address her claims and retaliation by members […]
March 2012
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Decision expected today in Windham cop sexual harassment case
WINDHAM – A decision is expected early next week in the sexual harassment claim by Officer Danielle Cyr, who has been on leave from the Windham Police Department for more than two years. Cyr’s case alleges sexual harassment by a junior officer, lack of action by supervisors to address her claims and retaliation by members […]
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Standish woman in the fight of her life
STANDISH – Patty Hildreth has always been a fighter. Growing up in Roxbury, Mass., gave her no other choice. Hildreth, a Standish resident, didn’t always have it easy; there were times she lived in her car and on the streets. She fought hardships and moved to Standish in the 1990s, raising three successful children. Just […]
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AUGUSTA MATTERS – Asking schools to do too much
It seems to me that the committee you are assigned to in Augusta becomes very important to your focus. You spend considerable time on that committee and you get information on those topics that others may not. In my first year, I was assigned to the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee and then asked to […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
ON THE RIGHT LANE: Absent without leadership
When I take a good look at the status of our town, state and country, to say nothing about our entire planet, I have to wonder if mankind has really progressed as much as we think it has. It’s been more than 236 years since the beginning of the United States and more than 150 […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
ON THE RIGHT LANE: Absent without leadership
When I take a good look at the status of our town, state and country, to say nothing about our entire planet, I have to wonder if mankind has really progressed as much as we think it has. It’s been more than 236 years since the beginning of the United States and more than 150 […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
Letter: Beem promotes 'socialist agenda'
Have you noticed how our local liberal, Edgar Allen Beem, always denigrates those of opposite political views with the most vicious personal characterizations? Michele Bachman becomes the “Mad-woman of Minnesota,” Cain becomes “Herman the Horny,” “Newt the Transformer” and Ron Paul has “holes in his head.” And he goes on to say “These mutant politicians […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
The Universal Notebook: Old age, old Maine
In recent months I have spent a great deal of time at Maine Medical Center and Brentwood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, not to mention the offices of primary care physicians and various specialists, as we do our best to stay on top of my elderly parents’ various health issues. This immersion in the local health-care […]
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Letter: Beem exists in an 'alternate universe'
We discover yet another galaxy in Edgar Allen Beem’s alternate universe thanks to his latest column. Anthony Kennedy a “conservative activist”? Not lately, dude. Those five “conservative activist” judges just did you and your fellow hater-libs a huge solid. Ed Rendell, Chellie Pingree, Donald Sussman and yes, the Chinese Central Government Inc., can now legally […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland Meetings March 7-13
Wed. 3/7 3:45 p.m. Creative Portland Corporation CHWed. 3/7 4 p.m. Historic Preservation CHThu. 3/8 12 p.m. CDBG Committee CHThu. 3/8 5 p.m. Parks Commission 55 Portland St.Thu. 3/8 5 p.m. Harbor Commission Public Hearing ChThu. 3/8 5:30 p.m. Joint City/School Finance Committee CHMon. 3/12 3:30 p.m. Friends of Deering Oakes 55 Portland St.Mon. 3/12 […]