We met Chris Orestis while house shopping eight years ago. We were considering nearby towns as potential places to raise our family, but after speaking with Chris, we chose Falmouth. Chris explained why Falmouth is the greatest place in Maine to live. He spoke about Falmouth’s top-notch reputation for academics and athletics. It was wonderful […]
May 2014
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Letter: Vote yes on the Portland parks initiative
Why vote yes on Issue 1, the citizens initiative to Protect Portland Parks? On June 10 we have the privilege of voting to invest in our city. Parks add energy and attractiveness to a city for its businesses, residents and visitors. Their past neglect of Congress Square Park led the city to sell most of […]
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Letter: 3 to support for Yarmouth Town Council
As an outgoing member of Yarmouth’s Town Council, I want to share some thoughts on this year’s race. Two of the current council members, Andrew Kittridge and Randall Bates, are running for re-election. Having served with them for the past three years, I would urge you to vote for them. Andrew has an earnest authenticity […]
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US charges Chinese hackers with espionage
Attorney General Eric Holder is expected to announce unprecedented criminal charges against Chinese military officials in an international cyber-espionage case.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Forecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
Letter: Talbot in Topsham House GOP primary
I had the honor of representing the people of Topsham in the Maine House of Representatives from 2006 to 2012, and I still care deeply about the kind of representation we have in Augusta. That’s why I am supporting Kim Talbot in the Republican primary in House District 54 on June 10 in Topsham. As […]
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Letter: Woods in Senate District 25 Democratic primary
I am writing to strongly support the candidacy of Steve Woods, who is running in the Democratic primary in state Senate District 25. Steve is a successful entrepreneur who founded and runs a number of businesses, including TideSmart Global, from his eco-friendly headquarters in Falmouth. But Steve is more than just a businessman. He is […]
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Letter: Woods in Senate District 25 Democratic primary
This June, Democrats in state Senate District 25 have an opportunity to nominate an entrepreneur with civic values and a commitment to stewardship. If we elect Steve Woods our next state senator for Chebeague, Cumberland, Falmouth, Gray, Long Island, Yarmouth and a portion of Westbrook, we’ll have someone who knows what it’s like to meet […]
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Letter: Orestis for Falmouth town councilor
Chris Orestis has brought a balanced perspective to Falmouth’s Town Council for the past three years. During his first term, Chris has served as a champion for our award-winning schools, while pushing for efficient and effective fiscal management. He has worked hard to minimize the impact on Falmouth’s taxpayers of our new reality of reduced […]
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Letter: Support Orestis for Falmouth Town Council
I’m planning to vote to re-elect Chris Orestis for Falmouth Town Council because he has demonstrated practical, common-sense leadership to help make Falmouth a better place to live and raise a family. Chris is a strong and articulate supporter of our schools and local businesses, and he has played an important role in building consensus […]
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Letter: Re-elect Orestis to Falmouth Town Council
I am writing to encourage voters to join me in supporting Chris Orestis for re-election to the Falmouth Town Council. Chris has been a positive voice for all the things that make Falmouth a great town – our schools, library, green spaces, and sensible development efforts. Chris and the Town Council have also been fiscally […]