The trio’s first public face-off covers the governor’s record, preventing job losses, Maine’s colleges, tax issues and more.
October 2014
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Hearing set on rooster ban
CAPE ELIZABETH – A recommendation from the Cape Elizabeth ordinance committee to prohibit roosters on lots in town smaller than 40,000 square feet will be discussed at a public hearing in November. According to Councilor Kathy Ray, chairwoman of the ordinance committee, the ban would affect 2,800 properties. Complaints this summer about a rooster crowing […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
GREETINGS FROM ZIP CODE 04074: Friends in high places
True confession: If it is between you and my buddies that I coached with in kindergarten soccer, you lose. I have a bond with the other adult males (and one female) who toiled away amid the crazy, screaming 5-year-olds. There are any number of ways that my loyalty to them over you – and over […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
GREETINGS FROM ZIP CODE 04074: Friends in high places
True confession: If it is between you and my buddies that I coached with in kindergarten soccer, you lose. I have a bond with the other adult males (and one female) who toiled away amid the crazy, screaming 5-year-olds. There are any number of ways that my loyalty to them over you – and over […]
Posted inCurrent, Forecaster Opinion, Southern Forecaster
GUEST COLUMN: Scarborough school board not receptive
Having witnessed a steep and steady rise in Scarborough property taxes over the past few years, watching the Scarborough School Board on television and in person, and seeing the new Wentworth school in the papers, I decided to address the School Board on my concerns. Much to my surprise and chagrin, I found out the […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Forecaster Opinion
LETTERS: House deserves second term
I hope South Portland voters will re-elect Mary House to another at-large term on the Board of Education. Mary has been a strong addition to the board, her integrity and thoughtfulness shine through on each issue that comes before the school board. Mary is not afraid to ask the hard questions and she thinks of […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Forecaster Opinion
LETTERS: House deserves second term
I hope South Portland voters will re-elect Mary House to another at-large term on the Board of Education. Mary has been a strong addition to the board, her integrity and thoughtfulness shine through on each issue that comes before the school board. Mary is not afraid to ask the hard questions and she thinks of […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Forecaster Opinion
LETTERS: Vote for Babine
I am a World War II, Korean and Vietnam War veteran and I encourage every Scarborough veteran and their families to support Shawn Babine for Scarborough Town Council. I have known Shawn for more than a decade and I believe he has the leadership skills, experience and patience it takes to be a strong town […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Forecaster Opinion
LETTERS: Fox is aware of community needs
Please vote for Brad Fox for South Portland City Council. I recently met with Brad Fox and was impressed with his desire to help his community. He is particularly aware of the needs of the children in his neighborhood due to his experience as a teacher and his volunteer activities in Brick Hill where he […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Forecaster Opinion
LETTERS: Fox is aware of community needs
Please vote for Brad Fox for South Portland City Council. I recently met with Brad Fox and was impressed with his desire to help his community. He is particularly aware of the needs of the children in his neighborhood due to his experience as a teacher and his volunteer activities in Brick Hill where he […]