I agree with Edgar Allen Beem when he talks about (selfish) spoilers on the Left leading to victories on the Right that have been disasters. I’d also comment about ranked-choice voting. My wife favors the idea. I voted for it because it was clear many people will continue to vote for the spoilers thinking they’re […]

I have known Greg Page nearly 15 years. Over the years we have become friends through various civic and social interactions where we shared similar interests. Three years ago when he was running for the Ward 1 City Council seat I asked why he wanted the position. His response: “Bath has and will continue to […]

There is no provision in state ballot Question 1, the proposed “Act to Allow Slot Machines or a Casino in York County,” to fund retirement homes for harness racing horses at the end of their careers. Classified as livestock by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, horses used in harness racing often wind up on the […]

I want to convey my support of South Portland’s Clear Skies Ordinance. City councilors, lawyers, environmentalists, and hundreds of residents of South Portland and other Maine communities have worked tirelessly to prevent the city from becoming a tar sands oil facility. I hope The Forecaster will express ongoing support for this important issue. Elizabeth LantzSouth […]

As a mental-health professional, I am concerned about the health of Maine’s children and families. Medicaid is a vital program for so many Mainers, allowing thousands access to life-saving physical and mental-health services. Expanding Medicaid will mean more Mainers can afford care and will mean more jobs for health-care professionals like me. The Maine Center […]

As a mental-health professional, I am concerned about the health of Maine’s children and families. Medicaid is a vital program for so many Mainers, allowing thousands access to life-saving physical and mental-health services. Expanding Medicaid will mean more Mainers can afford care and will mean more jobs for health-care professionals like me. The Maine Center […]