When I watched CNN Tonight on Thursday, Jan. 11, Don Lemon’s statements brought tears to my eyes. Lemon opened the show in no uncertain terms: “Welcome to CNN Tonight, I’m Don Lemon. The President of the United States is racist. A lot of us already knew that. Today, President Trump, talking with lawmakers in the […]

“In 2008, when fire destroyed the kitchen ell of Mary Estelle’s ancestral home, a small army of volunteers showed up at the end of Bayview Street to help with the salvage and clean up. It seemed to me that nothing that had entered that old house, now filled with wet ashes, charred wood and smoke […]

I’m worried for Portland and all the cities that are going to be threatened by rising waters as a result of climate change. In order to reduce carbon emissions and reverse climate change, I think that Maine should use a combination of three energy sources: wind, solar, and biofuels. Wind power creates jobs, is renewable […]

I’m worried for Portland and all the cities that are going to be threatened by rising waters as a result of climate change. In order to reduce carbon emissions and reverse climate change, I think that Maine should use a combination of three energy sources: wind, solar, and biofuels. Wind power creates jobs, is renewable […]

You’ve probably heard that the Falmouth Memorial Library exceeded its $2.6M capital campaign goal, the largest amount ever raised for a community project in the town’s history. Through the kindness and generosity of hundreds of individuals, families and businesses, work will soon commence on a building that will provide unprecedented opportunities for discovery, learning, meeting […]

One of the great joys of being in public education is working with our students, their families, and the surrounding community. Seeing children learn, grow, and thrive is the reward we all seek for our combined efforts. When students and their families encounter barriers and difficult circumstances, learning and thriving are severely impacted. Over holidays […]

One of the great joys of being in public education is working with our students, their families, and the surrounding community. Seeing children learn, grow, and thrive is the reward we all seek for our combined efforts. When students and their families encounter barriers and difficult circumstances, learning and thriving are severely impacted. Over holidays […]

At a time when we need to be moving away from fossil fuels, the Trump administration’s new offshore drilling plan would open up Maine’s coast to drilling by oil and gas companies. From the fishing industry, with lobsters and other marine life, to recreational activities like sailing and whale-watching, our ocean supports some of the […]

Last Friday I asked a few current and former employees of The Forecaster to share their thoughts about our longtime publisher, Karen Wood. It didn’t take more than a few minutes for the email replies to start piling up. That made it a little easier to write this particular column, which I never imagined I’d […]

As the Trump White House continues to self-destruct amid on-going investigations by the House, Senate and special counsel, and under attack from critics and former allies alike, I cannot imagine Donald J. Trump serving out his term in office. He clearly needs to be removed from office by any legal means. The United States has […]