PORTLAND — The road to a redesigned Franklin Street will not be fully charted until next spring, but the steps along the way were presented to about 100 people Oct. 1 at the Portland Public Library. “We need your input, how well did we hit the mark?” Markos Miller asked at the outset of the […]
October 2014
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POLITICS & OTHER MISTAKES: Here comes sickness
Forget Ebola. Emily Cain has been diagnosed with a far deadlier ailment: Libby Mitchell Disease. Cain is a Democratic state senator and candidate for Congress in Maine’s 2nd District. After easily winning the June primary, she was supposed to cruise into office in November because she’s smart and likable, while her opponent is a Tea […]
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POLITICS & OTHER MISTAKES: Here comes sickness
Forget Ebola. Emily Cain has been diagnosed with a far deadlier ailment: Libby Mitchell Disease. Cain is a Democratic state senator and candidate for Congress in Maine’s 2nd District. After easily winning the June primary, she was supposed to cruise into office in November because she’s smart and likable, while her opponent is a Tea […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
LETTERS: Quality of education at issue
I support withdrawal from RSU 5, and urge all Freeport voters to vote yes on the question on Election Day. I believe that withdrawing from the RSU gives Freeport students the greatest educational opportunities. Since my oldest daughter’s graduation from FHS in 2008, I have been dismayed to observe the decline in the quality of […]
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LETTERS: Sterling supporter
We are very fortunate to have someone with the commitment and dedication of Lindsay Sterling running for our school board. Lindsay is involved in our community and schools on many levels, and can be counted on to do an excellent job consistently. She founded Friends of Freeport High School, and is dedicated to excellence in […]
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LETTERS: Keep RSU intact
RSU 5 students are at risk of losing a stong school system built in the last five years around consolidation of services for our three towns. Freeport voters should be fully aware that if the RSU “divorces,” leaving Pownal and Durham to fend for themselves, students in all three towns will have fewer opportunities for […]
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LETTERS: Supporter of Sara Gideon
I am writing to share my support for Rep. Sara Gideon, House District 48. I have had the pleasure of knowing Sara for many years as a Freeport Town Council member and now as a state representative. I am a teacher at Mast Landing School in Freeport and have worked closely with Rep. Gideon to […]
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Durham News – 10/8
Office hours Regular town office hours are Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8: 30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed Wednesday; and Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. For more information, call 353-2561. Meetings Durham selectmen will meet Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 6:30 p.m., at the Town Office Historical society to meet Oct. 14 Members of the Durham Historical Society will […]
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Yarmouth News – 10/8
Free disposal week set The Yarmouth Transfer Station and Recycling Center will host a free disposal week for residents, Monday, Oct. 20-Sunday, Oct. 26. The program is designed for residents to dispose of old appliances, tires, building materials from home projects and miscellaneous items. It is not intended for major demolition disposal. Computers, monitors, keyboards, […]
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Board OKs zone for artisan food, beverage
FREEPORT – A newly enacted zoning amendment will allow the production of what is being called artisan food and beverages in four Freeport districts, and also allow some businesses to have food trucks on their premises. The Planning Board on Oct. 1 enacted the zoning amendments. Businesses will be allowed to make artisan food and […]