As I’ve gotten to know Democrat Rachel Lyn Rumson over the last year, I’ve been struck time and again by her ability to lead, both in Gray as an alternate on our town’s Planning Board, and across the state as a team player in a wide variety of community efforts. Never afraid to speak up […]
2016
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Breen will keep serving Senate District 25 well
I am writing to urge voters in Maine Senate District 25 (Chebeague Island, Cumberland, Falmouth, Gray, Long Island, Yarmouth and part of Westbrook) to support Democrat Cathy Breen in her re-election bid. As our senator, Cathy has been engaged in the important issues we face: improving mental health services, protecting important land and helping to […]
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Letter to the editor: Use votes to throw out any who deny climate change
If you believe in science-backed reality and are concerned that climate change is not only the most important issue facing the U.S. but all humanity, you already know that 187 U.S. House members and senators (fully one third of the legislative branch) are climate change deniers. Every one of them is a Republican. You have […]
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Democrat seeks third term in Brunswick’s House District 49
In a rematch of the 2014 race, Rep. Matthea Daughtry is challenged by Republican Michael Stevens.
Posted inLife & Culture, Religion and Values
Reflections: Bible teaches the right time to speak and act is every day
There is still time for us to pass on our legacy.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Story of the stolen Trump signs in Falmouth takes nasty turn
The person who planted the blue Donald Trump campaign signs wants to tell his side of the story.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Garrison Keillor: Hey, Republicans, don’t make me come after you
Let the candidate with the most votes win.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Portland ousts Oxford Hills, returns to regional final
Portland senior Ethan Hoyt lifts classmate Jake Knop to the heavens after Knop’s touchdown reception in the third quarter of the Bulldogs’ 55-7 win over Oxford Hills in Friday’s Class A North semifinal. Portland advanced to meet Windham in the regional final next Friday. Mike Strout photos. More photos below. BOX SCORE Portland 55 Oxford […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
New children’s book brings Perkins Cove to life
KENNEBUNK — Drawing on local history and their intimate knowledge of the people, places and ways of life in a working fishing village, first-time children’s book author Brenda Yorke Goodale and her childhood friend, artist Bunny Poulson, have brilliantly captured the essence of Perkins Cove, and of Maine fishing villages in general, in their newly […]