Last Friday I asked a few current and former employees of The Forecaster to share their thoughts about our longtime publisher, Karen Wood. It didn’t take more than a few minutes for the email replies to start piling up. That made it a little easier to write this particular column, which I never imagined I’d […]
2018
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
New year brings promising results-Portland edition
Portland/Deering’s Emily Demers sends a shot on goal during the co-op squad’s 8-1 win at Edward Little/Leavitt last week. Cheverus’ Emme Poulin shows off some nifty dribbling during the Stags’ 50-48 home loss to Scarborough Friday. Maine Girls’ Academy’s Katie Fitzpatrick goes up for a basket during the Lions’ 57-34 home win over Biddeford last […]
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Oprah Winfrey for president in 2020? Award show restarts a buzz.
Twitter fans make the case and her boyfriend says ‘she would absolutely do it.’
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World
Golden Globes: A watchable revolution, with Oprah leading the way
Winfrey’s acceptance speech for the Cecile B. DeMille Award did not disappoint.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
End of protection for Salvadorans fills immigrant families with dread
Nearly 200,000 people face a choice of leaving the U.S. or being deported after Sept. 9, 2019.
Posted inMaine, News
Body found near Tenants Harbor confirmed to be missing clammer
Paul Benner, 33, was last seen clamming during Thursday’s blizzard.
Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
The Universal Notebook: Fear itself
As the Trump White House continues to self-destruct amid on-going investigations by the House, Senate and special counsel, and under attack from critics and former allies alike, I cannot imagine Donald J. Trump serving out his term in office. He clearly needs to be removed from office by any legal means. The United States has […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
The Universal Notebook: Fear itself
As the Trump White House continues to self-destruct amid on-going investigations by the House, Senate and special counsel, and under attack from critics and former allies alike, I cannot imagine Donald J. Trump serving out his term in office. He clearly needs to be removed from office by any legal means. The United States has […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
Letter: Falmouth library appreciates widespread support
We’re excited to report that on Dec. 31, 2017, after a three-year fundraising effort by volunteers, the Falmouth Memorial Library’s $2.8 million goal was met and surpassed. The energy and enthusiasm inside the library over the last month of fundraising was unbelievable. It’s so exciting to see how many members of the community share our […]
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World
Supreme Court declines case, so Florida couple’s treehouse must go
The couple built a 2-story treehouse on their property in 2011 after being told they didn’t need a permit.