Your Sept. 4 story about reaction in the Somali community to my book “Call Me American” includes significant inaccuracies and mistaken identities that compromise the basic premise of the piece. Mohamed Awil and Yusuf Yusuf – the two men interviewed in your story, described as former roommates unhappy with my portrayal of them – are […]
October 2018
Posted inElection 2018, Maine Governor's race, Op-eds, Opinion, Politics
Commentary: Maine needs a governor who makes decisions based on evidence, empathy
Attorney General Janet Mills will be that governor, representing Maine at its best.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Tea party owes Mitch McConnell an apology
The Senate majority leader deserves credit for aggressive tactics that have packed the judiciary with strict constructionists.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Sting at S. Portland hotel yields 4 arrests
SOUTH PORTLAND — Four men were arrested Thursday, Oct. 18 at a South Portland hotel for allegedly engaging in prostitution. Local law enforcement agencies and the Law Enforcement Greater Portland Coalition Against Sex Trafficking and Exploitation conducted a “John” operation, during which a female officer acted as an undercover decoy. The officer communicated and met with […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Environmental group urges voters to take the long view
FREEPORT — As Election Day approaches Nov. 6, one environmental organization is encouraging all Mainers to vote – like an ancient species of fish would. Maine Rivers, the Yarmouth-based nonprofit aimed at protecting and enhancing the state’s rivers, is behind the “Vote like a Sturgeon” campaign. A window display reflecting the message and featuring a cartoon fish […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Shining stars in Bath
Sally and Fred Hersom at Night to Shine, a MidCoast Hospital fundraiser held at the Bath senior center Oct. 20 to benefit the hospital’s ALS clinic. While the couple both lend their support for the effort, Fred Hersom was the driving force behind the event to create awareness of Lou Gehrig’s disease. (Keith Spiro / […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Forum will lay open four chapters in Cape Elizabeth comp plan
CAPE ELIZABETH — The town will be holding a public forum to discuss a draft of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan on Tuesday, Oct. 30 beginning at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. The forum will be hosted by the Comprehensive Plan Committee and will focus on chapters within the plan, including Existing Land Use, Future Land Use […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Letter: Fay has made time to listen in District 66
In her first term as state representative, Jess Fay has taken the title “representative” seriously. Jess has met regularly with members of her constituency to hear their thoughts and concerns. By holding “office hours” in each of the communities that form District 66, she has made it a priority to be accessible to all. In […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
It Happened in Windham: Witches in Windham?
With Halloween on the horizon, I decided to do a little research into witchcraft to see if there were any tales to tell. I found out there was actually a witch trial in Kittery in 1725. Sarah Keene, who lived in the Spruce Creek area of that town, was charged with witchcraft by a neighbor […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Lakes Region set for tricks and treats
Spooky fun is in the air starting this weekend as the Lakes Region gets into the spirit of Halloween. From haunted happenings and spooky stories to other activities to celebrate this ghostly time of year, what follows is a sampling of events in the area. Bridgton Halloween Party — Bridgton Recreation is hosting the Annual Town Halloween […]