I have known Matt Nixon since 2012. First as a graduate student in our public policy and management classes, where I admired his well-informed opinions and tact in policy debate, and later as a colleague in state government. Most recently Matt has been giving back to our community by working on the Comprehensive Plan, and […]
Forecaster Opinion
Mainewhile: A shout-out for getting it right
The mind reels at the staggering display of inhumanity towards others playing out right now. What’s even more astounding is that you probably have to stop and ask yourself: to which situation am I referring. There are, sadly, so many options. I could be speaking about U.S. troops being forced to abandon our Kurdish allies […]
Johnson displays leadership needed on Scarborough Council
When the public safety building was first approved, it included a plan for an access road that cut through Memorial Park across the field and walking paths. Ken Johnson, a frequent park visitor, knew this would degrade the quality of the park that so many of us have come to appreciate. As a private citizen, […]
Turner excellent choice for Scarborough school board
I will be supporting Kristen Turner for Scarborough School Board this November. Although I do not know Kristen personally, I have always admired her poised and well-researched positions on social media. For those that were following the events that unfolded last year, Kristen’s name will certainly ring a bell. Kristen has developed a strong reputation […]
Forecaster article misled Falmouth residents
I am writing to correct information and impressions contained in The Forecaster’s Oct. 10 article regarding Falmouth’s recent communications survey. The article contained information that is incorrect and misleading, including giving the impression that the town had participated in an interview for the article when, in fact, the town was never contacted regarding the results of the survey. […]
Gleysteen a well-balanced choice for Scarborough Council
Why Betsy Gleysteen you ask? Betsy is an intelligent well-balanced woman who will work with constituents and fellow councilors to be responsible about spending for our community while maintaining the excellent educational system we have in our town. She believes that no one should be taxed out of the community, but also understands that there […]
Vote Rowan for Scarborough Council
In support of Will Rowan for Scarborough Town Council: I have known Will since my middle daughter (who just started middle school) and his daughter were in kindergarten together. Our daughters were in the same class all three years at Eight Corners and Will and his wife were regular classroom volunteers. Over the last year, […]
Letter: Support Gleysteen for Scarborough Council
I like what I have heard and read about Betsy Gleysteen, who is running for Scarborough Town Council. She has a reputation for doing her homework. I like the fact that she asks a lot of questions about the budget. We, the taxpayers, need someone to do that for us. The recent property bills seem […]
Superintendent’s Notebook: Behavioral health continuum helps all students
This is the second of four monthly columns I’m dedicating to discussing four new initiatives in the Portland Public Schools’ 2019-2020 budget that embody our Portland Promise goals: Equity, Whole Student, Achievement and People. This month, my focus is on our initiative to create a robust behavioral health continuum. This work is connected to our […]
The Universal Notebook: Defending the newsroom
While I was in the hospital these last few months my dog died and my editor left over a disagreement with the publisher. Rudy was a sweet, gentle soul (about whom more in another column), but he outlived his prognosis by two years, so his death was not unexpected. Editor Mo Mehlsak’s departure, after 15 […]