Protect South Portland, the community group that worked to prevent tar sands from coming to South Portland, has officially endorsed Claude Morgan, Patti Smith, and Brad Fox for City Council this fall. These candidates have demonstrated their support of the work the current City Council has accomplished with the passage of a clear skies ordinance […]
October 2014
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Forecaster Opinion
LETTERS: Vote for Millett
We are writing to endorse Rebecca Millet, a Democrat running for a second term in the Legislature as a senator from District 7. Rebecca has tirelessly represented Cape, South Portland, and Scarborough in her role as state senator and chair of the education committee. She has impressive financial acumen, a strong work ethic, and important […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Forecaster Opinion, Southern Forecaster
LETTERS: Re-elect Callaghan
Karen Callaghan has been an outstanding advocate for our schools and our children while serving on the South Portland Board of Education. She deserves another term serving as an at-large member of our School Board. Karen Callaghan has shown a willingness to take the time and do the homework necessary to carefully explore the impact […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Forecaster Opinion
LETTERS: Vote for Fox
Please vote for Brad Fox, a new voice on the South Portland City Council. A vote for Brad Fox is a vote in support of progress in our city. Mr. Fox will be a representative for the entire city in addition to his home District 5. Mr. Fox has innovative ideas and supports a cleaner […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Forecaster Opinion
LETTERS: Vote for Fox
Please vote for Brad Fox, a new voice on the South Portland City Council. A vote for Brad Fox is a vote in support of progress in our city. Mr. Fox will be a representative for the entire city in addition to his home District 5. Mr. Fox has innovative ideas and supports a cleaner […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts: Black men are the real victims of a culture that makes them objects of fear
It’s the inevitable result of of living in a nation where black equals danger.
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
Fire truck bond on Scarborough ballot
SCARBOROUGH – This fall Scarborough residents are being asked to approve a $585,000 local bond for a new fire truck. Fire Chief Mike Thurlow said the equipment purchase would not have an immediate effect on the tax rate and said bonds used to purchase Engine 7 in 2006 and a heavy rescue vehicle in 2007 […]
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Four vie for Scarborough Sanitary District
SCABOROUGH – A political newcomer is seeking one of the three seats open on the Scarborough Sanitary District Board of Trustees this fall. The other three candidates are all incumbents with several years of experience. Voters approved the creation of the Scarborough Sanitary District in 1969 and since then the district has had responsibility for […]
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Newcomer challenges two incumbents for Cape school board
CAPE ELIZABETH – Three candidates are vying Nov. 4 to fill two seats on the Cape Elizabeth School Board. Retired school superintendent Barbara Powers is up against School Board incumbents Elizabeth Scifres and Joanna Morrissey. The two available positions are for three-year terms. Barbara Powers Age: 63 Occupation: Retired school superintendent for Falmouth schools Political […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
City Council reviews appointments process
SOUTH PORTLAND – During a special workshop on Monday, the South Portland City Council discussed the best way to fill committee vacancies and whether an appointments committee should be created to assist in that endeavor. Earlier this year the council approved changes to the city ordinances allowing councilors to appoint anyone from any district, but […]