October 2018 – Page 100 – The Portland Press Herald

Here's Something: Moody is our man in Augusta

by John Balentine October 25, 2018October 25, 2018

Here’s my daring prediction for the 2018 Maine gubernatorial election: Someone with five letters in their last name is going to win. Yes, you heard it here first. Someone with a five-letter surname will replace the six-letter governor – some may use a four-letter word to describe him – we have now. I’d also like […]

American Journal

Letter: Violette balances students' needs, taxpayers' concerns

by Current Publishing October 25, 2018October 25, 2018

I am writing in support of Jim Violette who is seeking re-election to the Westbrook School Board from Ward 5. Jim has served many years as a School Board member, most of the as chair. Prior to his longtime service on the board, Jim was an active member of the City Council. It remains obvious […]

Southern Forecaster

Life Unwound: Living and loving the questions

by Susan Lebel Young October 25, 2018October 25, 2018

Imagine settling into this belief: “I can’t know technology.” One of my favorite men, 31 years old, manages my web and Facebook pages. A 39-year-old techy pal rescues me when my mind blanks around how to get help from a website’s “contact us” section. I once asked my sister for IT advice. She said, “You […]

American Journal

Letter: Sanborn advocates health care for all, LGBTQ rights

by Current Publishing October 25, 2018October 25, 2018

Senate District 30 (Scarborough, Gorham and Buxton), would be fortunate to elect Dr. Linda Sanborn in November. She is a Clean Elections candidate who supports Clean Elections funding because it allows people without personal wealth or big donors to have the opportunity to run for office. She has eight years of legislative experience, representing Gorham […]

American Journal

Letter: Violette dedicated public servant, former mayor says

by Current Publishing October 25, 2018October 25, 2018

I am writing to offer my support to Jim Violette running for Ward 5 School Committee. As the former mayor of Westbrook for nine years I had plenty of interaction with Jim in his role as School Committee chairman. We tackled many budgets together, managed complex legal issues and met collaboratively in advance of our […]

Forecaster Sports, The Forecaster

Yarmouth girls keep three-peat hopes alive with quarterfinal win over Freeport

by Eric Maxim, Times Record October 24, 2018October 24, 2018

Freeport junior Catriona Gould handles the ball during the Falcons’ 3-2 loss at Yarmouth in Wednesday’s Class B South quarterfinal. Eric Maxim / Times Record photo. Freeport’s Tara Migliaccio and Yarmouth’s Adrianna Whitlock battle for possession. YARMOUTH — After splitting two regular season meetings, both Freeport and Yarmouth knew Wednesday’s Class B South girls’ soccer […]

Forecaster Sports, The Forecaster

Top-ranked Falmouth outslugs Biddeford, punches state match ticket

by Michael Hoffer October 24, 2018October 24, 2018

Falmouth’s volleyball team celebrates its 3-1 win over Biddeford in Wednesday’s Class A state semifinal. FALMOUTH—A year after a painful loss in the state final, Falmouth’s volleyball team has positioned itself for redemption. Wednesday evening, the top-ranked Yachtsmen hosted No. 4 Biddeford in a Class A state semifinal and while they got pushed by the […]