Somehow, a minor episode rose beyond the legendary Police Beat to a full-blown Forecaster investigative piece, “Falmouth parent among those charged in underage drinking cases.” And it mentioned my dear friend, Jennifer Nolan, I believe unnecessarily. But, now that we’re talking about her, let’s really spill the beans. Among those who cherish her, Jennifer has […]
September 2013
Posted inCoastal Journal, Forecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
Letter: Property sale dispute threatens to divide Bath
For reasons I can’t understand, during the debate over the sale of the Mid Coast Center for Higher Education in Bath, we have been often reminded that there are those who were born here and those of us who choose to move here and make Bath their home. We arrive and get involved. We join the […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
Merkel triumphs in German vote
Angela Merkel, Germany’s chancellor since 2005 and the de facto leader of the response to Europe’s debt crisis over the past three years, is celebrating a decisive victory in German elections.
Posted inNation & World, News
Merkel triumphs in German vote
Angela Merkel, Germany’s chancellor since 2005 and the de facto leader of the response to Europe’s debt crisis over the past three years, is celebrating a decisive victory in German elections.
Posted inForecaster Opinion, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Looking forward to Falmouth Community Supper
I am writing to congratulate the Falmouth community on the upcoming fifth anniversary of its Community Supper. Each October since 2009, Falmouth’s seven churches and the Jewish community have hosted, at the Falmouth Congregational Church parish hall, a roast turkey supper (with local squash, potatoes and apple crisp) for the Falmouth community. I’ve been told […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Cape Elizabeth should court community bank
Cape Elizabeth officials should be proactive and contact local “community banks” like Biddeford Savings, Gorham Savings, Bath Savings and Saco & Biddeford Savings (“Last bank to withdraw from Cape Elizabeth,” Sept. 20). It seems to me that a local “community bank” would be a very good fit for Cape Elizabeth. My suggestion would be for […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Scarborough faces a coastal backlash
What have we learned about Scarborough’s property assessment practices since the state issued its woefully inappropriate report? We’ve learned that the state’s report could not substantiate Scarborough’s approach in its targeted revaluation of homeowners. In particular, it did not justify Scarborough’s approach with the use of sales data through April 1 fair market value on […]
Posted inMaine, News
Maine Maritime ship renamed for alumna
The 70-foot vessel is named after Susan J. Clark, Portland Harbor’s first female harbor pilot, who died of cancer last year at age 48.
Posted inNation & World, News
Concordia captain: It was the helmsman’s fault
Capt. Francesco Schettino contends he is being made a scapegoat and that errors by other crew members and mechanical problems aggravated the consequences of the tragedy.
Posted inNation & World, News
Militant group says hostages alive in Kenya mall
The Kenyan Red Cross has confirmed at least 62 people have been killed, but a spokesman said it was still not known how many more may be dead inside the building.