When people ask me what I’m up to these days, I sometime answer, only half facetiously, “I’m trying not to outlive print journalism, but it could happen.” The long, slow death of print news is all too real in our virtual society. Last week we learned that the venerable (by alternative newspaper standards) San Francisco […]
October 2014
Posted inNation & World, News
Methodist pastor who performed gay marriage can keep ordination
The denomination’s judicial council says a church jury was wrong to defrock Frank Schaefer last year after he would not promise never to perform another gay marriage.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Poland to move thousands of troops closer to Ukraine
Currently, most of Poland’s 120,000-member army is based along the country’s western border, as a relic of its former status as a Soviet Bloc member.
Posted inHealth, News
Maine health officials expect Fort Kent nurse to comply with in-home quarantine
LePage administration says it will take ‘appropriate action’ if Kaci Hickox, who had been working with Ebola patients in Sierra Leone, doesn’t abide by quarantine.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Forecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
Letter: McDonald's 'blanket statement' goes too far
I think it’s admirable that The Forecaster makes an effort to present to your readers both liberal and conservative views. Although I lean more left than right, I enjoy reading both sides of issues. That said, what I don’t enjoy are blanket statements negating an entire group of people’s beliefs. A statement such as that […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Pro-Europe parties lead Ukraine parliament vote
Sunday’s vote overhauls a parliament once dominated by loyalists of former President Viktor Yanukovych, who was ousted in February.
Posted inForecaster Opinion, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Robbie Foundation gives thanks
The Robbie Foundation wants to thank members of the community for making our third annual Gala Evening a smashing success. The event took place Oct. 17 at the Black Point Inn in Scarborough, and featured a live auction and performance by Maine comedian Karen Morgan. The event raised $18,500 – money that will be used […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Freeport football fans appreciate neighbors
Anne Feuhrer wrote a thoughtful letter arguing that parents will allow Freeport athletics to thrive, even if the town votes to withdraw from RSU 5. I write not to express my views on withdrawal, but rather to clarify the history of the Freeport Gridiron Club. The club was formed by parents, and I was one […]
Posted inMaine Governor's race, News, Politics
President Obama coming to Maine to campaign for Michaud
Obama and Michaud will be joined Thursday evening in Portland by former Maine Sen. George Mitchell.
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
Eat pizza, raise money for Project Graudation at South Portland High
SOUTH PORTLAND – On Tuesday, Oct. 28, 5-9 p.m., Flatbread Pizza, on Commercial Street in Portland, will host a fundraiser for Project Graduation at South Portland High School. A portion of the proceeds from the four-hour event will go toward the annual chemical-free, post-graduation party. Take-out or dine in. Call 772-8777 to place your order.