Falmouth Memorial Library is a great place to hear music, knit a sweater, take a ride in a vintage car, check out a good book, or research a trip. One of its most important functions in my opinion, is Raising Readers. Literacy is important to children’s education, their college placement, and their future involvement as […]
October 2014
Posted inCoastal Journal, Forecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
Letter: Watson the choice in House District 51
On Nov. 4 my family and I will be voting for our only local candidate in House District 51, Republican Byron Watson. For those of you who don’t know Byron, he has been raising his two beautiful children on his own and also volunteers his own time to mentor and coach some of our most […]
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Posted inNation & World, News
Supreme Court rejects gay-marriage appeals from five states
The court’s order ends delays on marriage in those states but puts off a ruling on the constitutionality of gay marriage.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Marathon draws 3,500 to Portland, Falmouth and beyond
Vanessa Vigue, of Portland, sets a brisk pace along Back Cove on Sunday, Oct. 5, during the first mile of the annual Maine Marathon. Some of the 3,500 runners participating in the annual Maine Marathon and Half Marathon cross from Portland into Falmouth on the new Martin’s Point Bridge shortly after 8 a.m. on Sunday, […]
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With just a few falafel rules, falafel rules
Dried chickpeas, frying in oil are key
Posted inCoastal Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Re-elect Gerzofsky in Senate District 24
I am writing in support of Democratic state Sen. Stan Gerzofsky’s candidacy in Senate District 24, which now comprises Brunswick, Freeport, Harpswell, Pownal, and North Yarmouth. Having served eight years in the House and six years in the Senate, Stan is a very experienced and knowledgeable legislator. While other candidates may tout the fact that […]
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Indiana aid worker says in letter he’s afraid to die at hands of Islamic State
Abdul-Rahman Kassig was taken captive by the Islamic State group Oct. 1, 2013, in Syria, where he was providing aid for refugees fleeing that country’s civil war.
Posted inForecaster Opinion, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Send Payeur, Manchester to the Legislature
Republicans Greg Payeur and Cathy Manchester are candidates for Maine’s Legislature, representing the best of the best in candidates in recent history. They are both “Mainers,” understanding, appreciating, and exemplifying the values of Maine that we all benefit from. Both have strong public safety and military backgrounds that allow them to think on their feet […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Gideon makes public health a priority
Democrat Sara Gideon, Freeport’s representative for re-election in House District 48, is a woman everyone should get to know. She’s smart, honest, approachable and willing to listen. Sara talks about jobs, health care, elder interests, education, fairness, and the environment. She believes that every person should have access to a doctor and is committed to […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Re-elect Millett in Senate District 29
Maine has a proud tradition of valuing our environment and our people. Democratic state Sen. Rebecca Millett understands that tradition. Rebecca believes that all Mainers should have access to affordable health care. In 2013, Maine was one of only two states where the number of uninsured people increased. Rebecca has fought to accept federal funding […]