On May 19, Gov. Paul LePage released a 20-page booklet, Making Maine Prosperous, detailing what he views as the accomplishments of his first 500 days in office. As an addendum to Gov. LePage’s checklist, allow me to submit my own bill of indictment, detailing some of the reasons I believe we would all be better […]

Yes, being widowed is sad. Yes, being “suddenly single” when you’ve reached a certain age and have already ventured down the parenting path is no picnic. But for those of us in either (or both) of these positions, we must look toward the bright side: life is a “do-over.” We get a second chance. At […]

At a panel discussion sponsored this spring by the Maine Festival of the Book, I found out that I am among the 40 percent of registered voters in our country not enrolled in a political party. Why am I “unaffiliated,” even when it restricts me to only general elections? Because neither side is charting a […]

Demagoguery is neither desired nor necessary in Falmouth. Former Councilor Cathy Breen’s letter castigated Bryan Dench, a candidate for town councilor, by asserting Dench’s past position relating to gay people being granted the right to marry (he was against it) as an outright disqualification of his character and integrity. While on the Town Council, Breen […]

I am writing to clear up confusion about the three-person primary race for House District 106 (Freeport and part of Pownal). I am the current state representative. Having served for eight years and due to term limits, I cannot run again for this position. The three Democratic candidates are not running against me, but running […]

The second South Portland High School-South Portland/Cape Elizabeth Community Chamber Career Fair was a great success. Building on a fantastic first year, this year’s fair expanded to include sophomores and juniors – half of the high school population. Also expanded was the number and type of businesses, to include a wider range of professions. The […]

Some individuals in the city are misleading decision makers, and the people of Portland, regarding how immigrants view the search for the new school superintendent. If one would actually talk to parents in the immigrant community, rather than spread assumptions on their behalf, a more accurate picture would emerge. Our children’s future cannot be compromised […]

I want to thank The Forecaster for taking a bit of space to allow Bryan Dench, running for Falmouth Town Council, to explain why he wrote his 2010 letter regarding the legalization of gay marriage and his views on “homosexual relations.” Particularly interesting was his statement that he supports following the law. Dench’s letter stated […]