I am writing to encourage Scarborough voters to support Roger Beeley for Town Council. I have known Roger personally and professionally for more than 20 years. I have worked and served with Roger on the Growth and Services Committee, Scarborough Economic Development Corporation Board (SEDCO), Scarborough Economic Vision and Plan Working Group, and Scarborough Kiwanis. […]
October 2014
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Forecaster Opinion
LETTERS: Morgan, Fox have no agendas
I am voting for Brad Fox and Claude Morgan for South Portland City Council because they both have proven administrative ability and have demonstrated that they listen to fellow citizens, understand what is being communicated and then take action. Their opponents, on the other hand, have demonstrated the pursuit of personal agendas. A sub-standard 66-percent […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Forecaster Opinion
LETTERS: Vote for Volk
I have known Amy Volk on a very personal level so instead of writing about her various political positions, I want to tell you about her character. I want to tell you why Amy Volk should be our next senator. Politics is a tough business. It takes a strong person to do it well and […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
New gourmet market is open for business
CAPE ELIZABETH – Cape Elizabeth residents Mike and Stephanie Concannon officially opened the doors to their business, C-Salt Gourmet Market on Ocean House Road in early October. And just in the past couple of weeks, the response from the community has been overwhelmingly positive. “It’s been much busier than we anticipated it would be,” Mike […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
Tower rules approved, opponents vow to fight
SCARBOROUGH – Citing concerns related to the health and welfare of town residents, the group Scarborough Families for the Responsible Placement of Cell Towers is now attempting to overturn new rules governing cell towers that were approved by the Town Council last week. The new rules were adopted in a 4-3 vote on Oct. 15, […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
Benjamin Farm funding secured
The Scarborough Land Trust has met its $500,000 fundraising goal for the Benjamin Farm property on Pleasant Hill Road. Thanks to a matching gift challenge from anonymous donors, the land trust met its goal two months early. “We received an incredible outpouring of support from the community for Benjamin Farm,” said Betts Armstrong, capital campaign […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
Current Business Briefs
Sign up for ultra-high speed Internet Great Works Internet is now taking advance orders for residential gigabit fiber service for homeowners in South Portland. This offer is only open to residents in the Knightville area or those who live on Ocean Street or Highland Avenue. This Internet service is 100 times faster than today’s broadband. […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
Current Business Briefs
Sign up for ultra-high speed Internet Great Works Internet is now taking advance orders for residential gigabit fiber service for homeowners in South Portland. This offer is only open to residents in the Knightville area or those who live on Ocean Street or Highland Avenue. This Internet service is 100 times faster than today’s broadband. […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Social Security benefits to go up by 1.7 percent
The increase amounts to about $20 a month for the typical Social Security recipient.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
'Russia Resurgent' coming to Scarborough library
SCARBOROUGH — The Scarborough Public Library will be hosting a series of programs in collaboration with the Camden Conference. The programs will center around the theme “Russia Resurgent,” which will also be the focus of the February 2015 conference in Camden. Literary translator and Scarborough resident Lisa Haydren will kick off the series on Nov. 2 […]