Some Maine school districts have beefed up security temporarily in response to the massacre, while others are calling for thorough reviews of security protocol.
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Posted inForecaster Opinion, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: South Portland doesn't need new garage
Is the South Portland fire chief kidding? “It’s their turn,” Fire Chief Kevin Guimond was quoted recently, referring to his view that the public-works department deserves a new $20 million garage. Their turn? Folks, this is not a game show. Public-works staffers, for all the superb work they do in this city, are not in […]
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Posted inCoastal Journal, Forecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
Letter: Newtown another reflection of who we are
Years ago there was a picture in a magazine that showed a piece of moving art. The medium was a large truck that had sheets of polished metal on its sides that acted as mirrors, so that as it drove down city streets, people could see themselves in the reflection. The art was not the […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Student leaders decry Cumberland graffiti
The Student Council of Greely Middle School would like you to know that we stand united against the graffiti done to a local neighborhood and our very own middle school. We realize the impact that it had on the community and wanted to extend our sympathy. With great consideration for what you are going through, […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Thanks for helping Freeport Scouts' food drive
As the Scouting for Food coordinator for Freeport and Pownal, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to the members of our two communities for helping the Scouts with our recent food drive. In November, you donated thousands of pounds of food for the pantry at Freeport Community Services. In a wonderful collaboration, Girl […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Library a part of Falmouth town center
I coached in Falmouth Little League for many fun years. One of the things that parents and younger siblings of players always appreciated was the ability to come by one of those long games, watch an inning or two, and then walk over to the library and check out some books, look through the display […]
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Snow and rain fall, and more wet weather coming
Portland gets almost 4 inches of snow, but the precipitation to come might make it disappear quickly.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Speakers at Portland vigil call for gun control
PORTLAND — More than 100 people braved the arrival of the city’s first winter snow storm Sunday night to gather in solidarity with grieving families in Newtown, Conn., and in support of stiffer gun control laws. The organization Maine Citizens Against Handgun Violence held a vigil in Monument Square on Sunday, one day after similar […]
Posted inPolitics
On foreign policy, Kerry is Obama’s good soldier
Obama seems likely to reward Kerry by nominating him to succeed Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton as the nation’s top diplomat.
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Gas prices in Maine continue to fall
The average cost of a gallon of gas in Maine dropped by nearly 4 cents in the past week.