I really have a difficult time dealing with Question 1. I will vote “no.” I have seen young men outside Hannaford smoking marijuana. They throw it on the ground and go in to shop, glassy-eyed. The odor is just offensive, not just to myself but others. I certainly do not want to meet these people […]
November 2016
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Tips aren’t affected by minimum wage laws
As a server at a restaurant in downtown Portland, I’d like to clear up some misperceptions about Question 4, the minimum-wage referendum. Contrary to some of the fears out there, tips are just as high or higher in states that have raised or phased out the subminimum wage for restaurant servers. Think about it: Do […]
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Letter to the editor: Backing by small-business owners could add new jobs
I urge Maine’s small-business owners to vote Yes on 1. Regulating and taxing marijuana for adults is an opportunity to create a responsible new industry that will help agriculture, manufacturing and tourism and ripple through our economy. Tourism growth in Colorado has outpaced the nation, and Colorado has one of the fastest-growing state economies in […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Concerned about ‘corporate’ cannabis market? Pass Question 1, then amend if necessary
I’ve seen a lot of “No on Question 1” commentary that opposes legalization of cannabis in Maine on the grounds that the initiative will invite corporate control of Maine’s cannabis market. The question and the proposed law may be imperfect, but justice too long delayed is justice denied. If you vote “no,” and the question […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Throwing your vote away is important, Libertarian 1st District hopeful says
Jim Bouchard promises a balanced budget, term limits and an end to the income tax if he’s elected.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: When our nation is under threat, Hillary Clinton must be at the helm, says Maine Sen. Angus King
Donald Trump has shown he’s the last person we want to be making critical decisions in the throes of a nuclear crisis.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Boys Soccer: Rams charge past Bulldogs, onward to State Final
Gorhamite Sam Burghardt scored the lone goal in Wednesday night, Nov. 2’s, Class A South Regional Final vs. visiting Portland. Burghardt headed the point home on a corner by teammate Tyler Richman. The play secured the Rams’ place in Saturday the 5th’s State Championship, where they will meet North reps Bangor. Look for a full […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Portland’s Cinderella run ends in Gorham
Portland senior Alex Frank, left, and junior Quinn Clarke receive the Class A South runner-up plaque following the Bulldogs’ 1-0 loss at Gorham in the regional final Wednesday night. Portland’s magical run through the postseason fell one goal shy of a state game appearance. Adam Birt photos. More photos below. GORHAM—It was closer than expected, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Girls Soccer: Gorham downs Scarborough, advances to State Final
Gorham’s Hallie Shiers notched a pair of goals against visiting Scarborough on Wednesday night, Nov. 2, propelling the Rams to victory over the Storm in the A South Regional Final. Gorham moves on to Saturday the 5th’s State Championship bout vs. Camden Hills. Look for a full writeup, combining both the Regional Final and theState […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Scarborough falls to Greely in volleyball final
The Red Storm and the Rangers traveled to Gorham on Friday night, Oct. 28, for a rematch of the 2015 Class A volleyball State Final. This round belonged to Greely, who dominated Scarborough in the early going and claimed a 3-1 victory in the end. “Greely was just the better team,” said Scarborough head coach […]