A spectacular morning across the southern part of the region with cool air and bright sunshine was in stark contrast to thick clouds from about Portland north. There will be some more changes this afternoon as a spinning storm brings showers and storms. Most areas will see at least some shower activity this afternoon and […]
May 2014
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Record fine sought for national group that fought gay marriage in Maine
The state ethics commission may penalize NOM for spending to influence a 2009 vote but not disclosing donor names, which the agency now has but is refusing to release.
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Posted inForecaster Opinion, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: McBrady, Mancini, Payeur for Falmouth
Elected officials, be they town councilors or state legislators, have a duty to spend taxpayers’ money wisely. They must always remember that many of the taxpayers whose money is being spent, worked hard for their income and now may be retired and in need of their own money for their own existence. There are three […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: 3 reasons to vote for McBrady in Falmouth
Democrats, Republican, Greens, unenrolled – no matter what your party affiliation – there are many good reasons why you should vote for Charlie McBrady for Falmouth town councilor, but I am going to list only three. First, he is a native Falmouth resident. We need that perspective on the council. He has watched this town […]
Posted inCurrent, Forecaster Sports, Lakes Region Weekly
Baseball: South Portland slides past Windham
South Portland’s Jacob Brown singled in the top of the fourth inning at Windham Thursday afternoon, then stole a pair of bases on errant Eagles pitches before Hayden Owen belted a base-hit of his own to bring Brown home again and give the Red Riots a narrow lead, 2-1. South Portland eventually added one more […]
Posted inCurrent, Forecaster Sports, Lakes Region Weekly
Baseball: South Portland slides past Windham
South Portland’s Jacob Brown singled in the top of the fourth inning at Windham Thursday afternoon, then stole a pair of bases on errant Eagles pitches before Hayden Owen belted a base-hit of his own to bring Brown home again and give the Red Riots a narrow lead, 2-1. South Portland eventually added one more […]
Posted inCurrent, Forecaster Sports, Lakes Region Weekly
Baseball: South Portland slides past Windham
South Portland’s Jacob Brown singled in the top of the fourth inning at Windham Thursday afternoon, then stole a pair of bases on errant Eagles pitches before Hayden Owen belted a base-hit of his own to bring Brown home again and give the Red Riots a narrow lead, 2-1. South Portland eventually added one more […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: McBrady has correct approach for Falmouth
I am enthusiastically supporting Charlie McBrady for Falmouth Town Council in the June 10 election. Charlie is a lifelong resident of Falmouth, a successful businessman in the construction and real estate industries, and is running out of love for our town and a desire to keep us moving forward in a reasoned, affordable manner. As […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Orestis has proved his value to Falmouth
Falmouth is an amazing place and we are very lucky to have so many qualified candidates running for our Town Council. While each one brings their own passion and expertise to the council, Chris Orestis has proven his commitment to improving our schools and business climate while protecting the values a Mainer like Chris holds […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Forecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
Letter: Former Maine AG backs Tucker in Brunswick primary
I was thrilled when I found out that my friend of 40 years, Ralph Tucker, was running for the Maine House of Representatives from Brunswick in the June 10 Democratic primary. Ralph has a true sense of the “right thing to do.” I know that while I was the attorney general of Maine, I often […]