With respect to the Ukranian call transcript, I don’t know how anyone with an ounce of common sense can call the phrase “do us a favor” a demand. (Edgar Allen Beem’s “R.I.P., GOP,” Dec. 19) Also, nowhere in it is money, aid or funds even mentioned. Oh wait, I’m sorry. I see the problem. You […]
2019
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Dec. 26
Walker hosts holiday bash The holiday open house at Walker Memorial Library on Dec. 10 featured music, food, a remembrance and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus visit. Each child was able to select a free book from under the Christmas tree. Bess Jacques, Kathy Blake and the Chopin Club provided music. The Frog […]
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Letter: Veterans should be treasured for serving community
As a veteran, it’s satisfying to see large turnouts at Memorial Day and Veterans Day events. That said, it is equally dissatisfying to read that a candidate for public office allegedly referred to military uniforms as “costumes.” Having served in the Vietnam era, I assumed comments like that were no longer in the hearts of […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
South Portland Police Beat: Dec. 13-23
Arrests 12/13 at 2:41 p.m. Joann Goodwin, 52, of South Portland, was arrested on Highland Avenue by Officer Eric Young on charges of failing to stop for an officer and refusing to submit to arrest or detention. 12/13 at 3:12 p.m. Jason Harfoush, 36, of South Portland, was arrested on Main Street by Officer David […]
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Unity College relocates program to Pineland
NEW GLOUCESTER — Unity College has relocated its distance education program to Pineland to accommodate the growing program on the 5,000-acre spread. Since the program’s inception in 2016, the need for staff and space has increased, Joel Crabtree, associate director of media relations, said in a news release. The department completed the move from the […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Personal attacks on young climate activist don’t deserve excuses
A columnist failed to set limits on President Trump’s freedom to criticize Greta Thunberg.
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College basketball: No jitters for these freshmen from Maine
Gorham’s Mackenzie Holmes, Greely’s Anna DeWolfe and Boothbay’s Faith Blethen are all contributing in their first seasons at the Division I level.
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Letter to the editor: As state senator, Brownie Carson has exemplified positive, effective lawmaking
Brownie Carson stepped up to run for state office during a disquieting political time in Maine. The governor at that time had vetoed more bills than all Maine governors combined over the previous hundred years, making it clear that negotiating and compromise, the essence of a working democracy, were not happening. That experience of a […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Proposed expansion of Yarmouth aquaculture lease on hold
Pushback from concerned residents is one reason the expansion is not moving forward.
