Please join me in voting for Cathy Breen to be the Democratic candidate to represent District 25 in the state Senate. I had the pleasure of working closely with Cathy when she was chairwoman of the Falmouth Town Council, and I know her to be a smart, effective, and independent leader. Cathy always did her […]
May 2014
Posted inCurrent, Forecaster Sports, Southern Forecaster
Baseball: Scarborough heats up, clobbers South Portland 6-1
The Red Riots got on the board first, but the Red Storm got on the board best in Scarborough Saturday afternoon. Nick Suchecki singled to score Nick Lorello and tie the game in the bottom of the third, and the Storm cruised to a 6-1 victory from there. Scarborough started bewilderingly slow this season, dropping […]
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Posted inForecaster Opinion, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Falmouth council needs McBrady's qualities
I have known Charlie McBrady for more than 20 years and have always admired his deep connection to his family, friends and community. As a lifelong Falmouth resident, Charlie understands the people of our town and what is important to us. Having raised three children here, all of whom attended Falmouth schools, he and his […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Orestis deserves cheers, votes in Falmouth
I’d like to give a cheer out to Chris Orestis, councilor for re-election in Falmouth. Chris has done an exceptional job and helped out with the implementation of a new Falmouth Middle School cheerleading squad for the 2014 fall season. He also coached youth football and is very involved in other youth sports or any […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: McBrady is the right candidate for Falmouth
I was delighted to hear that Charlie McBrady has decided to run for Town Council in Falmouth this June. I have known Charlie since he was a young kid growing up in town, and have always found him to be a thoughtful and personable individual. I have no doubt he will make an excellent town […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: McDonald column 'mistakes stridency for substance'
Julie McDonald’s The Right View is a poor addition to The Forecaster’s Opinion pages. Her latest column, about Common Core State Standards, is so empty that I don’t know what her view is, beyond opposition to CCSS. I enjoy reading reasoned arguments from all viewpoints, but this article just makes unsupported assertions, which is not […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland waits offstage while Nova Star puts on a show in Boston
The new ferry service focuses its christening and ad campaign in the affluent area even though the daily U.S. stop is in Maine.
Posted inMaine, News
Couple robbed while making deposit at Waterville bank
The woman tells police a man threatened the couple with a knife and demanded their money, then fled on foot.
Posted inMaine, News
Gas prices in Maine fall more than 2 cents
Average gas prices are still 18.6 cents a gallon higher than they were one year ago.
Posted inForecaster Opinion, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: McBrady for Falmouth Town Council
This is an endorsement for Charlie McBrady for the Falmouth Town Council. I feel that Charlie can add value to the board in many ways. He is well respected in the local business community. He has been educated in the Falmouth school system. Charlie is a lifelong resident of Falmouth; no other candidate can make […]