Disappointment doesn’t go far enough in describing the feeling I had when reading last week’s headline regarding Gene Weir: “Cumberland church’s hiring of sex offender alarms some parents.” As a member of the Congregational Church in Cumberland and someone who has known Gene for 20 years, I’m in part troubled by the obvious impact this […]

I was struck by last week’s front page of the Northern Forecaster. At once I saw people approaching our church in one story. Right beside it was the picture of a friend who attends that same church. As we celebrate our 225th anniversary in Cumberland these two stories typify the community of faith that worships […]

I am writing to endorse Robert “Will” Rowan for re-election to the Scarborough Town Council. Much has been said recently about the importance of requesting and listening to citizen input. I feel that Robert is exceptional in his ability to realize that goal, and that this ability has enabled him to represent us well. He […]

I have observed Jeanne Swanton over the last few years as she has presented and worked with the Portland School Board on a number of initiatives, including the school funding bond passed in 2017. She brings a passion for her work and her opinions, but is open to others and willing to engage in meaningful […]

One-lane traffic both directions on Portland’s Park Avenue? Traffic is now backed up all day, not just during commute hours. Adding to the problem, “No Turn On Red” signs posted on every corner in the area. Many are being disregarded, some lost in the clutter of three to four signs hanging from the same light […]