PHILADELPHIA — Cam Newton tossed a 1-yard touchdown pass to Greg Olsen with 1:22 left and the Carolina Panthers overcame a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 21-17 on Sunday. Julius Peppers sacked Carson Wentz, forcing a fumble on fourth down from the Panthers 14, to seal the victory. The Panthers […]
October 2018
NASCAR: Chase Elliott wins for 2nd time in 3 NASCAR playoff races
KANSAS CITY, MO. – Chase Elliott first had to figure out how to win at NASCAR’s top level. Now that he’s got that handled, the son of 1988 champion Bill Elliott is chasing a title of his own. Elliott won at Kansas Speedway on Sunday for his second victory in three races, cementing himself as […]
Letter: Falmouth residents proud to support library expansion
The goal of the Falmouth Memorial Library expansion project is to build a lasting library that will perform well – from energy and water use to staff and maintenance requirements. It is also to create a comfortable healthy place for the community to learn, gather, and teach. Community members cannot do this in any of […]
Letter: Don’t confuse local Yarmouth ballot with state question
This November, voters have a historic opportunity to invest $49 million in the University of Maine System by voting yes on Question 4 on the statewide ballot. Bond campaign signs urge “Vote Yes 4 Maine’s Workforce.” Unfortunately, in Yarmouth a controversial local rent control referendum is also Question 4 on the municipal ballot. Please don’t […]
Letter: Nichols has the skills to lead Senate District 25
Cathy Nichols, Senate District 25 candidate, has the experience needed to help employers create more jobs, while preserving Maine’s environment. Her work experience in the private sector will allow her to do this. Improving an economy while advocating for policies that provide sustainable solutions is very attainable, but personal knowledge of the private sector is […]
Letter: Morales would represent S. Portland well
When we moved to South Portland, we were so excited to be new homeowners. We had been apartment-dwellers and didn’t yet have an appreciation for the value of a real neighborhood. Fortunately for us, we moved into a neighborhood with Victoria Morales. Victoria welcomed us like she welcomes everyone in our community — with open […]
Letter: Chipman advocates for Portlanders
I am writing to share my support for Ben Chipman for re-election to the state Senate. Ben has a strong commitment to public service that has been passed down to him from his family members, who have deep roots in Maine. He has been a strong voice for quality and affordable health care, property tax […]
Letter: Pierce deserves re-election to legislature
As several Falmouth citizens have already written, Teresa Pierce, D-Falmouth, is a proven advocate for Falmouth by representing House District 44 in Augusta. She deserves to be re-elected. Please join me in voting for Teresa on Nov. 6. Teresa demonstrated her thoughtful, thorough approach to issues when she served two terms on the Falmouth Town […]
Letter: Pierce has clear focus on health care
Teresa Pierce was one of the first people I met when I moved to Falmouth and was searching for information about what the state was working on. She impressed me with her clear knowledge of not only the needs and wants of the residents of Falmouth, but also how this could and should balance with […]
Drastic cut to herring quota puts Maine lobstermen over the bait barrel
The threat of a huge cut in next year’s herring catch quota has Maine bait dealers scrambling to find alternative ways to satisfy the voracious appetite of the state’s $1.4 billion lobster industry. The New England Fishery Management Council voted last month to set the 2019 herring quota at 3.2 million pounds – about 78 million pounds […]