Over the past few days, we have been criticized harshly by some in the media for providing recommendations for a Windham High School student (Tyrell Gullatt) who has been charged with crimes involving sexual misconduct. In an effort to help bring the matter to closure, we are writing now to provide our perspective on these […]
2016
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: As the rich live longer, the longevity gap between rich and poor grows wider
Rising inequality of life expectancy has important implications for reforming Social Security benefits.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Dana Milbank: As Ted goes from ‘Trusted’ to ‘Tricky,’ Republicans are waking up
Now fellow conservatives are calling Cruz a liar, and the big question is, ‘Where have these guys been?’
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook home to hot properties
Prides Corner condos 50 percent sold Last week’s AJ story on the heating up commercial real estate market in Westbrook Demand for apartments and houses means the new Blue Spruce Farm is selling out fast. In just five months, four 12-unit apartment buildings and 10 new homes have been constructed at the Blue Spruce Farm […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
South Portland police log, Feb. 6-11
Laura Merten, 42, of South Portland, was summonsed Feb. 6 on Commercial Street on a charge of operating while license suspended. Megean Bourgeois, 23, of Portland, was summonsed Feb. 7 on Broadway on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol. Kyle Barrows, 27, of South Portland, was summonsed Feb. 8 on Main Street […]
Posted inCurrent, Forecaster Sports
Cape swimmers finish second at States
The Gentlemen Capers took second at the Class B Swimming and Diving Championships on Monday, Feb. 15, earning 271.5 points to No. 1 Ellsworth’s 362. Third-place MDI accrued 262.5.; 23 schools competed. The meet was held at Bowdoin College in Brunswick. Alex Mukai finished second in the 500 Free and Sam Loring finished third in […]
Posted inCurrent, Forecaster Sports
Cape swimmers finish second at States
The Gentlemen Capers took second at the Class B Swimming and Diving Championships on Monday, Feb. 15, earning 271.5 points to No. 1 Ellsworth’s 362. Third-place MDI accrued 262.5.; 23 schools competed. The meet was held at Bowdoin College in Brunswick. Alex Mukai finished second in the 500 Free and Sam Loring finished third in […]
Posted inCurrent, Forecaster Sports
Capers place at States
The Cape girls took second (with 166 points; No. 1 Falmouth had 77) and the boys third (with 138 points; No. 1 Edward Little had 116 and No. 2 Mt. Blue had 120) at last week’s Class Alpine Skiing A State Championships. The event took place on Feb. 17 and 18 at Mt. Abram in […]
Posted inCurrent
CEHS seniors named Presidential Scholars
Three seniors at Cape Elizabeth High School have been recognized as Presidential Scholar candidates, an honor accorded to less than 1 percent of high school seniors across the country. The local students – Jasper Hansel, Will Steidl and Natalie Vaughan – are now eligible to attend a week-long trip to Washington, D.C., to participate in specially scheduled events featuring a […]
Posted inCurrent
CEHS seniors named Presidential Scholars
Three seniors at Cape Elizabeth High School have been recognized as Presidential Scholar candidates, an honor accorded to less than 1 percent of high school seniors across the country. The local students – Jasper Hansel, Will Steidl and Natalie Vaughan – are now eligible to attend a week-long trip to Washington, D.C., to participate in specially scheduled events featuring a […]