I was pleased to read the Portland Press Herald’s Jan. 31 editorial on ranked-choice voting (“Our View: Group looks to 2016 for ranked-choice vote”). I collected almost 700 signatures and had a chance to talk to a great number of people on the subject. The No. 1 substantive reason that people gave for not signing […]
February 2015
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: LePage’s plan for opioid addiction treatment unrealistic
Re: “LePage says dropping methadone coverage is sound, but doctors disagree” (Feb. 5): I have been following Gov. LePage’s proposals for dealing with the opioid addiction epidemic that we’re in the grip of here in Maine. I am a counselor who works in the trenches of opioid addiction treatment and am very confused about the […]
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Maine Voices: Small-business owners working to reclaim their seats at political table
An alliance is endorsing campaign finance reforms on the anniversary of the Citizens United decision.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Dana Milbank: Making up for lost time, McCain using his new perch to create a movement
His breakneck pace is serving to educate the Senate, the public and the Obama administration.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Windham rallies, shocks Falmouth in prelim
FALMOUTH—History does repeat itself. And it can be quite painful. A year ago, Falmouth’s girls’ basketball team was mere seconds away from upsetting host Gorham in the Western Class A preliminary round, but the Rams managed to force overtime and went on to the victory. Wednesday evening, the sixth-ranked Yachtsmen hosted No. 11 Windham in […]
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Three hit Powerball jackpot estimated at $500 million
Tickets in North Carolina, Puerto Rico and Texas match all six numbers.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Portland fights off Cheverus, earns date with McAuley
PORTLAND—After going 1-6 to end the regular season, not many people were taking the Portland girls’ basketball team seriously entering the playoffs. Perhaps it’s time to give the Bulldogs their due. Wednesday evening, in a Western Class A preliminary round tilt at crosstown rival Cheverus, ninth-ranked Portland reminded everyone of just how potent it can […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Forecaster Obituaries, The Forecaster
Frances C. Shorey, 90
BRUNSWICK — Frances Carrie (Seavey) Shorey, 90, of Brunswick, died Jan. 29. Shorey was born and raised in Bath, the daughter of Frank and Belle (Morse) Seavey. She was also a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Bath. She was predeceased by her husband, John W. Shorey Sr., who died in 1996. She is […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Brunswick Police Beat: Feb. 13
Arrests 2/5 at 2:46 a.m. Lee E. Ruona, 54, of Mallett Drive, Topsham, was arrested on Baribeau Drive by Sgt. Jonathan O’Connor on a charge of violating conditions of release. 2/7 at 1:09 a.m. Jenifer R. Whitney, 35, of Cathance Road, Topsham, was arrested on Maine Street by Lt. Lynne Doucette on a charge of […]
Posted inForecaster Obituaries, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Joanne R. Elkanich, 79
SOUTH PORTLAND — Joanne R. Elkanich, 79, of Garnet Drive, died peacefully at Gosnell Hospice House on Feb. 4, following a courageous battle with cancer. Her family was by her side. Elkanich was born in Duquesne, Pennsylvania, on July 10, 1935, the daughter of Leo J. and Frances Kisiel Yost. She attended local schools and graduated from Duquesne […]