In a Dec. 8 Sunday Telegram op-ed (“To appoint Hegseth would be a grave dereliction of duty“), authors Jim Settele and Kenneth Hillas warned that Peter Hegseth’s appointment would make the world a more dangerous place because he lacks “senior level” experience. Mr. Settele’s “senior level” experience as aide to Donald Rumsfeld was so destructive […]
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See 6 works of art that enlighten the darkest days of the year
From moonscapes to jars of colorful sand, these pieces can speak to the season.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Opinion: My 10 favorite Christmas songs
Tired of the treacle? This eclectic mix of holiday music covers a wide range of musical styles.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland’s last traditional cab company operated without a license for months
207 Taxi’s license ran out at the end of April, but it continued to dispatch cabs to Portland International Jetport and other destinations in Greater Portland.
Posted inLetters
Letter: A field day for MAGA
Trump’s strongman vibes were on full display at the Army-Navy game. Is this truly the America we want?
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Iftin has much to offer local readers, community
We are dismayed to read on Dec. 5 that The Forecaster will not be running a regular column from Abdi Nor Iftin for the foreseeable future. “Through My Lens” is our favorite column. It tells us how one of our immigrant neighbors is experiencing life, and it makes us think about Maine, the USA, and […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Falmouth’s proposed pesticide ordinance is unfair
The town of Falmouth’s Conservation Commission has put forward an ordinance which will ban commercial applicators of fertilizers from using non-organic products on residential lots. Town-owned areas including school athletic fields and all golf courses will be exempt from the proposed regulations. It is unfair that the town is attempting to create a dual structure […]
Posted inScarborough Leader
Letter: Iftin proves hard work is still valued in our country
Dear Mr. Iftin, I am responding to your very heartfelt and disturbing essay (“Taking a step back, but not giving up,” Dec. 3). The response to your articles, ideas and thoughts by more than a few hateful people was difficult to hear, rationalize or understand except to observe the obvious. America, Maine and Scarborough have […]
Posted inScarborough Leader
Letter: Scarborough is not ready for fiscal conservatism
Results of recent local elections have shown clearly that Scarborough is not ready for fiscal conservatism. Various factors are responsible. With the ability to work from home, young progressives have flocked to Maine’s natural beauty and inexpensive real estate to flee the fast and complex pace of urban areas. They have started families and set […]