Ann Fisher

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Published
September 21, 2022

Letter: Vitelli ‘stays out of the muck’ in Augusta

As politics seem to get more divisive, we know Eloise Vitelli is an excellent person to send to Augusta because she has the sense to stay out of that muck. She brings a solid understanding of our area to Augusta and she works with both sides on bills that address problems facing Maine and her […]
Published
September 21, 2022

School Notebook: Sept. 21

Mobile makerspace Cumberland student named Obama-Chesky scholar Terra Gallo of Cumberland, a student at Colby College, was selected as part of the inaugural cohort of Voyager Scholarship recipients from the Obama Foundation and Airbnb. The $100 million Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service supports students pursuing careers in public service with an academic scholarship, exposure to […]
Published
September 20, 2022

Arts Calendar: Sept. 22-30

Art Jane Croteau Oil Paintings: Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton, on view to Oct. 6, gallery302.com. Pulped Under Pressure: Art Gallery, 5 University Way, Gorham. With traditional hand papermaking at its core, exhibit underscores important contemporary issues steeped in history and craft. On view to Dec. 10, usm.maine.edu. Film Ongoing Bridgton Twin Drive-In Theatre: […]
Published
September 20, 2022

Northern Meetings: Sept. 22-29

Chebeague Island Thur. 9/22 5 p.m. Facilities Meeting Zoom Wed. 9/28 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Island Hall Cumberland Thur. 9/22 6 p.m. Maine Public Utilities Commission Town Hall Mon. 9/26 7 p.m. Town Council Meeting Town Hall Tues. 9/27 9:30 a.m. Communications Committee Town Hall Tues. 9/27 6:30 p.m. Housing Task Force Meeting Town Hall Durham Tues. […]
Published
September 20, 2022

Portland Meetings: Sept. 21-30

Wed. 9/21 2:30 p.m Temporary Art Review Zoom Wed. 9/21 6 p.m. Public Art Committee Zoom Wed. 9/21 6 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom Thur. 9/22 5 p.m. City Council Workshop City Hall Thur. 9/22 6 p.m. Finance Committee City Hall Tues. 9/27 8 a.m. Legislative & Nominating Committee City Hall Tues. 9/27 5:30 p.m. Planning […]
Published
September 20, 2022

Life Unwound: Maybe accepting ‘good enough’ is a superpower

We did it, my friend Sarah and I. She started it. I never would have. Too embarrassed. Not good enough. I should be better than I am, more advanced after all these years of studying French. On our walk on Portland’s wide-open panoramic Eastern Prom, big enough for all the mistakes we would make, spacious […]
Published
September 20, 2022

Mainewhile: One man’s ascent to a generosity of spirit

Back in college, one of the first items of clothing to become a mainstay of my new Acadia hiking life was my beloved gray henley-style snap Patagonia fleece. Granted, it didn’t start out as mine. It belonged to a friend. But after several “borrowings,” it eventually took up residence in my closet full time. I […]
Published
September 20, 2022

Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Supporting the United Way helps students grow

Portland frequently makes national lists as one of the best places to live and work, but that’s not always true for everyone in our community. Opportunity gaps lead to some students struggling to succeed in school, hardworking families can’t afford housing and other basic necessities, and many of our fellow citizens suffer from preventable health […]
Published
September 19, 2022

Letter: Former Falmouth councilor endorses Pierce for Maine Senate

I had the privilege of serving on the Falmouth Town Council with Teresa Pierce and enthusiastically support her candidacy to serve in the Maine Senate. As chair of the council, Teresa was always well-prepared, thoughtful, and, most importantly, fair as we grappled with budgets, guiding development in town and supporting Falmouth’s teachers, fire department and […]
Published
September 19, 2022

Letter: Graham would focus on the issues in Augusta

More than ever, we need competent leadership in Augusta. North Yarmouth and Gray have a chance to vote for that in November by electing Anne Graham as our state legislator. Anne is a retired nurse practitioner, a former member of the North Yarmouth Select Board, a mom of three and she served in the Legislature […]

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