TOPSHAM — Three candidates are on the Nov. 4 ballot in the new state Senate District 23, which includes all of Sagadahoc County and the Lincoln County town of Dresden. Incumbent Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, is seeking a second term in the former District 19. Challenging her are Republican Linda Baker, of Topsham, and Green […]
October 2014
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Forecaster Opinion, Southern Forecaster
LETTERS: Don’t ‘normalize’ marijuana use
On Nov. 4, South Portland voters will be faced with the question of whether or not to legalize recreational marijuana in the city. It is an important decision with profound consequences for the youth and public health of South Portland. In the view of SAM Maine (Smart Approaches to Marijuana), it is not the right […]
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LETTERS: De Angelis will fight for ‘nails’
Rosemarie De Angelis lives up to the namesake “of the angels” to hundreds of asylum seekers hoping for refuge in the U.S. Her advocacy for these resilient people who, through circumstances of birth and geography have left them vulnerable and often fearful for their lives, gives them hope and self-confidence even as they try to […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Forecaster Opinion
Support House
Please join us in supporting Mary House in her re-election bid as a member of the South Portland School Board. We are firm believers in the benefits of a strong educational system which requires dedication, focus, and perseverance of individuals within our own community. Mary is one of those individuals, and she has the drive […]
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LETTERS: Vote for Fox, Morgan
I am voting for Brad Fox (District 5) and Claude Morgan (District 1) for City Council and I urge all South Portland voters to join me. Brad Fox will represent a part of our city that is expanding and has little representation on our city council, boards and commissions. He lives on Brick Hill, the […]
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GUEST COLUMN:Proud of our schools
My name is Christine Massengill; I have been serving on the Scarborough Board of Education for the past three years, the last two of which have been as chairwoman. I am currently seeking re-election because I would like to continue to do my part to provide our teachers and students with the appropriate tools to […]
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LETTERS: Boyle stands up for public schools
I support the re-election of Jim Boyle to Senate District 30 for a number of reasons, but as a retired teacher I am most appreciative of Jim’s strong positions on public education. Boyle fought against the efforts by Gov. LePage to shift more of the tax burden to local towns and cities by reducing state […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Forecaster Opinion
LETTERS: Thank you
On behalf of the Scarborough Public Library staff and the Board of Trustees, I would like to extend sincerest thanks to all of the members of our community who helped make our new logo celebration during the month of September such a smashing success! We thank Scarborough Grounds for partnering with us to create a […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Forecaster Opinion
LETTERS: Thank you
On behalf of the Scarborough Public Library staff and the Board of Trustees, I would like to extend sincerest thanks to all of the members of our community who helped make our new logo celebration during the month of September such a smashing success! We thank Scarborough Grounds for partnering with us to create a […]
Posted inCurrent, Forecaster Opinion, Southern Forecaster
GUEST COLUMN: Thank you, Scarborough
As a candidate for reelection to the Scarborough Board of Education, I’ve been offered chance to counter comments made by an opponent in a previous edition of this publication. I struggled with what to write, how best to defend the School Board, Wentworth Building Committee, and/or sell myself as a candidate. None of it felt […]