I’m pleased to support Peter Wilson for the position of School Administrative District 51 director for a three-year term. Pete is a long-term resident of Cumberland and has done an excellent job since his appointment to the board by the Cumberland Town Council. His financial background has proven to be useful in his service on […]
May 2014
Posted inForecaster Opinion, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Falmouth Democratic rep backs Breen in primary
For the first time in many years, there is a Democratic primary contest for state Senate District 25. On June 10, please vote for Cathy Breen. Often, elected officials do not endorse candidates in party primary elections. I am happy to break with that tradition to endorse Cathy, who served six years on the Falmouth […]
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Posted inCoastal Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Edes in Democratic primary for sheriff
As a former Scarborough town councilor, I always understood that, when elected, you have a responsibility to represent an entire community. Many try to steer clear of writing endorsements in political party primary races, but the June Democratic primary for Cumberland County sheriff requires attention. True leadership lies in guiding others to success and in […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Scarborough school budget vote sends wrong message
By defeating a school budget that had already been stripped bare, voters in Scarborough are sending an unfortunate message to young families, entrepreneurs or anyone else who wants to see our town stay vibrant: “Don’t bother to come here, the future is somewhere else.” They may think they are taking a stand against higher taxes, […]
Posted inNews, Sports
California Chrome cleared to wear nasal strip at Belmont
The horse won both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness wearing strips not allowed in New York thoroughbred racing.
Posted inNews
Romney calls on N.H. police commissioner to resign
Robert Copeland admits using a racial slur in referring to President Obama.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Boys Lacrosse: Rams charge past Falcons
Gorham’s Colin Harvey notched nine goals in the rain Saturday morning, leading his team over Freeport 15-6. The home win, played at USM’s Hannaford Field, nudges Gorham to 6-1. The Rams hover in A West’s third slot, behind South Portland and Thornton, and just ahead of Scarborough. Freeport’s loss drops them to 5-3 on the […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Boys Lacrosse: Rams charge past Falcons
Gorham’s Colin Harvey notched nine goals in the rain Saturday morning, leading his team over Freeport 15-6. The home win, played at USM’s Hannaford Field, nudges Gorham to 6-1. The Rams hover in A West’s third slot, behind South Portland and Thornton, and just ahead of Scarborough. Freeport’s loss drops them to 5-3 on the […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Federal court strikes down Oregon’s gay-marriage ban
A judge rules it is unconstitutional after state officials earlier refused to defend the voter initiative in court.
Posted inJournal Tribune
1950s crooner Jerry Vale dies in California at 83
Vale, who appeared in the TV show ‘The Sopranos,’ was best known for his hit ‘You Don’t Know Me.’