I am a former trustee of Falmouth Memorial Library, and Bob was Falmouth’s open space ombudsman for 10 years. It is important for all Falmouth citizens to understand the status of the proposed expansion of the Library. The plan that was approved in 2014 was both forward looking as well as innovative in terms of […]

The citizens of Falmouth support quality education and a strong sense of community. Over the past several years, our community stepped up to support the expansion and modernization of Falmouth Memorial Library, donating $2.8 million (matching the town’s commitment). Falmouth citizens are generous and committed. When projected construction costs came in far above original estimates, […]

One of the reasons I’m supporting state Rep. Janice Cooper, D-Yarmouth, for re-election in House District 47 is her incredible work ethic. I’ve had occasion to watch her work in Augusta. I’ve seen her work hard, dig into legislation, avoid the limelight, and focus instead on delivering results. Her recent victory in helping secure “conformity” […]

State Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-South Portland, has been an outstanding senator for  District 29 (South Portland, Cape Elizabeth, and part of Scarborough). She has worked tirelessly since 2012 to protect and improve our way of life on education, the environment, renewable energy, growing the economy, and creating good-paying jobs. She was named Legislator of the […]

This November, Falmouth voters have the opportunity to re-elect state Rep. Teresa Pierce, D-Falmouth, in House District 44. Long committed to Falmouth, Teresa has fought hard during two terms in the state Legislature to protect public health and the environment. Consistently endorsed by the League of Maine Conservation Voters, she has tirelessly sponsored and passed […]

As a former school board member, I can identify with U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, when he states the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court is the most important decision he will ever make. I will remember until my dying breath the extreme difficulty I had to face when my colleagues […]

We asking everyone to support the re-election of state Sen. Amy Volk, R-Scarborough, in Senate District 30. Our gasoline/service station, Village Center Auto Care, has been family operated for over 40 years. We compete against big gas station chains and huge car dealerships every day. A big part of the reason we can remain successful […]

In June, Maine voters blocked the state Legislature’s attempt to repeal ranked-choice voting. While the statewide results showed a resounding victory, support in the readership area of The Forecaster was especially strong. Voters in these mostly coastal towns in Cumberland and Sagadahoc Counties supported ranked-choice voting 65 percent to 35 percent. That level of support […]