In her op-ed of Dec. 10 (“Lay this election directly at the feet of Fox News“), Beth Franklin, with good reason, blames Fox News that we are such a badly misinformed citizenry and have elected for president a man so monumentally unfit for the job. But viewers of Fox News and the rest of us […]
2024
Posted inMaine, Toy Fund
Housing crisis fuels surge in applications to Toy Fund
Rising rents and a shortage of affordable housing options are helping to fuel the surge of Toy Fund applications. Many of the families seeking help this year are homeless or have been on the verge of homelessness.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Opinion: Open minds can help mend political divisions
Taking the time to understand someone’s political beliefs instead of criticizing them is a way to keep our national community strong.
Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Improving outcomes for all students
I’m writing a series of columns about the impact that our new Portland Public Schools’ five-year strategic plan will have on students in the classroom. This month I’m focusing on our plan’s central priority: equity. Our strategic plan has five priorities: equity, achievement, whole student, people and systems. Each priority has four to seven strategic […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Jacob C. Wolterbeek IX
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. – It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sgt. Jacob C. Wolterbeek …
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Obituary: Robert P. Connolly
HOLLIS – Robert “Bob” Connolly, 69, embarked on his final and most epic shunpike adventure on Friday Dec. 6, 2024.
A memorial …
Posted inDeath Notices
Death Notice: Jacob C. Wolterbeek IX
Wolterbeek IX, Sgt. Jacob C. 41, in Portsmouth, N.H., Dec. 12, 2024. Visit, Dec. 18, Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, …
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Obituary: Gary Albert Devoe Sr.
PORTLAND – Gary Albert Devoe Sr., 87, passed away Dec. 6, 2024, at Fallbrook Commons in Portland, after a lengthy battle …
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Death Notice: Robert P. Connolly
Connolly, Robert “Bob” 69, of Hollis, Dec. 6, 2024. Service, Dec. 21, 4 p.m. the Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral …
Posted inDeath Notices
Death Notice: Gary Albert Devoe Sr.
Devoe Sr., Gary Albert 87, Dec. 6, 2024, in Portland. …