May 2014 – Page 136 – The Portland Press Herald

Forecaster Opinion, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Letter: Orestis explains why he's running again

by The Forecaster May 26, 2014

I have been a member of the Falmouth Town Council for three years and I am running for re-election. I am proud to be part of a council that operates in a collegial and collaborative manner. We have delivered responsible budgets, keeping our tax mil-rate flat, and the lowest in the Portland region. Going forward, […]

Forecaster Opinion, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Letter: Group hopes to correct Scarborough tax policy

by The Forecaster May 26, 2014

Like many of our fellow Scarborough residents, we have been astounded, shocked and, at times, mystified by the current town budget process. We have been dismayed by a five-year history of out-sized real estate tax increases. Our taxes have increased 25 percent during a period when inflation has increased 10 percent. And we have been […]

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Letter: Barrett appreciates Falmouth's support

by The Forecaster May 26, 2014

I am writing to introduce myself to the citizens of Falmouth and to explain my reasons for running for School Board. My wife Wendy and I have lived in Falmouth for seven years and have two children currently in our elementary school. We moved here largely because of Falmouth’s reputation for educational excellence. I intend […]

Coastal Journal, Forecaster Opinion, The Forecaster

Letter: Tucker in House District 50 Democratic primary

by The Forecaster May 26, 2014

I enthusiastically support Ralph Tucker in the House District 50 Democratic primary in Brunswick. My children and Ralph’s grandchildren have benefited from excellent early childhood education at Family Focus in Brunswick. As School Board chairman and a member of Town Council, Ralph was a champion for investing in public education to ensure that our children […]

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Letter: Bickford Hamrock will serve Yarmouth well

by The Forecaster May 26, 2014

I am writing in support of Tamson Bickford Hamrock for Yarmouth Town Council. Over this past year, I have had the opportunity to work with Tamson on Yarmouth’s Economic Development Study Committee. Tamson is a forward thinker, and will bring balance, broad perspectives and many personal and professional experiences to the council. As a member […]

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Letter: Hemphill for Falmouth Town Council

by The Forecaster May 26, 2014

I support Caleb Hemphill as Falmouth’s next town councilor. Much of the council’s focus over the next few years will be the implementation of Falmouth’s 2013 Comprehensive Plan. Policies that spring from it will shape our town for generations. Critical to this process is a deep understanding of our land and its uses as Falmouth […]