I look forward to the opinions expressed by John Balentine and the other columnists at The Forecaster. While I don’t necessarily agree with Balentine most of the time, I respect his intellectual honesty. Last week his “Boos and bravos” piece booed the Maine House and Senate for requiring children attending Maine public schools to be […]

John Balentine accuses the Maine Democratic leadership of logical inconsistency in seeking to legally limit parental withholding of vaccinations while approving a bill expanding the number of providers of abortions. The inconsistency is his. Whatever one may think of its moral implications, abortion remains an essentially private decision, but the act of sending an unvaccinated […]

I am appalled that Falmouth Town Council is considering the establishment of a Wellness Committee. The committee will endorse “spirituality,” health and wellness in the town. I note, at the outset, that the panel’s “mission” offends the U.S. Constitution, as the committee promotes “spirituality,” using taxpayer dollars. I am agnostic. I do not have a […]

John Balentine tarnishes the memory of fallen soldiers by using Memorial Day as a platform to attack half the nation for disagreeing with his philosophy on politics. Jeffrey C. LuntCape Elizabeth

The debate about the New England Clean Energy Connect plan to build a transmission line across western Maine is a murky swirl of dialogue. The real debate is whether it is feasible to keep Maine’s beautiful and priceless western scenery while delivering this power. Yes, it is feasible. Consider that delivering large amounts of power […]

Right on cue, we have more jingoistic claptrap from John Balentine, who goes on about the imaginary “government takeover” of our so-called freedoms by “Utopian promise peddlers.” It is unlikely that service members enlist and sometimes die for the right to return to their country and “enjoy” private health care that they cannot afford and […]

I am proud to support Peter Fromuth for Town Council in Yarmouth. There are several reasons why this standout newcomer is the best possible addition to the council. An experienced State Department planner and diplomat, his non-partisan attitude towards making decisions is both refreshing and absolutely necessary. He is open to vetting all ideas thoroughly, […]

I support Brian Cashin for election to the Cumberland Town Council. Beginning with his joining of the Fire Department, Brian has made several contributions to our town over the last few years. He served as vice chairman of the Fire Station Building Committee and was personally responsible for over $200,000 of cost reductions due to […]

Thoughtful, civil discourse is crucial to Falmouth’s long-term well-being. How we treat each other, our volunteers and town staff, from the podium or through social media, is a reflection of our values. My three votes for Falmouth Town Council go to Jay Trickett, Tommy Johnson, and Janice de Lima because I know that each will […]

On June 11, Scarborough voters will be asked whether they would like to continue to vote annually on the school budget for the next three years. Please vote yes. Otherwise, the Town Council alone will have final approval on each year’s school budget. School costs account for more than two-thirds of each homeowner’s tax bill. […]