I am writing in support of Steve Moriarty, Democratic candidate in Maine House of Representatives District 108, comprising Cumberland, part of North Yarmouth, Chebeague Island and Long Island. Steve is a native Mainer, a graduate of Bowdoin College, the University of Maine School of Law and a U.S. Army veteran. A 29-year resident of Cumberland, […]
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Letter: Surprised that Beem is still around
Imagine my surprise when opening The Forecaster and finding that Edgar Allen Beem is still writing “The Universal Notebook” opinion column. After reading his column of July 26, 2012, informing us that the United States of America is not the greatest country in the world, I thought that he might have packed his bags and […]
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Letter: Kudos for Falmouth Police Department
I am a longtime resident of Falmouth and it is high time that someone gave Police Chief Edward Nolan and his fine staff credit for a job that continues to be well done. The truth is that our society would not have survived this long without the dedication and the hard work of all who […]
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Letter: Beem is right about soft money
Edgar Allen Beem’s piece on the corrupting effect of soft money via the Supreme Court ruling called “Citizens United” hit the nail squarely on the head. Until the people of this country get educated about the corrosive effect of corporate influence on our electoral system, we will continue to take it on the chin and […]
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Letter: Ryan should excite young Americans
I have good news for my favorite young people, many of whom despise politics. Republican vice presidential candidate Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin is your best friend in government. Ryan wants you to be in control of your own destinies, as evidenced by the budget policies he bravely champions. In contrast, President Obama and candidates […]
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GUEST COLUMN – Beyond explanation
I’m a new member of Medicare, and not long ago I had my Welcome to Medicare Physical Evaluation. A PSA test was part of the exam. As I’ve done for years, I had the blood taken at the Windham Nordx offices. About two months later, Nordx billed me for the test. I included a note […]
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No Sugar Added: 109 ways to torment yourself
When it’s August and a parent is seven weeks into summer vacation, she will admittedly look for any opportunity to escape reality for few moments. This is how I, perhaps unfortunately, recently found myself in a local book store, flipping through the pages of a book filled with enlightening ideas on enriching one’s life. One […]
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The Universal Notebook: I, Colbert
Though it has been a well-kept secret until now, I am the Stephen Colbert of Maine journalism. Colbert, of course, is the popular liberal comic who plays the part of a conservative political pundit for ironic effect on television. I, on the other hand, am a real life conservative who plays the part of a […]
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LePage stands in the way of economic growth
Maine was second nationally in the loss of public sector jobs as a percentage of public sector employment last year. This is a major factor in explaining why Maine was the only New England state whose economy shrank in 2011 and why Maine is near the bottom of all 50 states in job creation. Governor […]
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Cundys Harbor Library book sale a success
To the Editor, A very successful Book Sale in support of the Cundys Harbor Library was held on July 20 and 21. Besides a well rounded selection of books, several local businesses donated their products as prizes. From Hancock Gourmet Lobster, came a gift certificate won by Barrie Wallace. From artist Bunny Wabunda, two paintings […]