It puzzles me that any Falmouth town councilors would oppose an initiative as successful as The Falmouth Flyer. If serving their constituents is not important to any councilors they should be aware of how Route 1 businesses now rely on the bus. Greater Portland Metro’s service does more than connect Falmouth with Portland, Westbrook, the […]

“Money makes the world go round.” That sentiment once came out of the mouth of my then 13-year-old son, Harold. To which his sister Ophelia sensitively replied, “That’s love, you idiot. Not money.” It made me smile. It also made me ponder. What is it, indeed, that makes the world go round? I was raised […]

After seven years plying the Route 1 corridor, the Falmouth Flyer has proved the value of bus service that connects Falmouth to Portland, Westbrook and beyond. Its benefits are multi-fold. It is a vital tool for Falmouth’s economic development today and in the future, providing transportation for employees and customers traveling to local businesses that […]

First of all, congratulations to Michael Brennan on becoming Portland’s first popularly elected mayor in 88 years. Although I do not know him personally, he seems to be a good guy, and I wish him success. It says something that his closest competitors embraced him after the results were finally announced the day after Election […]

The Cumberland Town Council recently decided to take a “wait-and-see” approach in their decision to pursue a quiet zone at three rail crossings due to the anticipated impact of the Amtrak Downeaster passing though these crossings at 60 mph. It came to this decision even after seeing a presentation by a town official that convincingly […]

Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, there is an early deadline for letters to the editor intended for publication in next week’s editions of The Forecaster. Letters should be emailed to [email protected] no later than noon this Friday, Nov. 18.

I want to thank the voters of Freeport’s District 3 for their support. I had a terrific experience over the course of the Town Council race, meeting residents in their homes and at the Post Office and hearing many great ideas on how to make Freeport even better. I thank everyone for sharing his or […]

The soccer season ended recently, marking the start of the constantly-asking-your-mother-when-the-team-banquet-is season. Elizabeth was the manager of the girls’ varsity soccer team for Portland High School. Carol and I made sure to attend practices and games, both to give her moral support and partly to make sure it wasn’t just a title. Luckily, her coach, […]

School funding in Maine has changed, and its impact does not bode well for students in most larger schools districts across the state. You may remember that one issue that was quickly pushed through the Legislature was a bill sponsored by Senate President Kevin Raye, R-Perry: An Act to Restore Equity in the Funding Formula. […]

On behalf of the Wentworth Intermediate School Building Committee, I want to thank the entire Scarborough community for its support on Election Day, when voters overwhelmingly approved the referendum question to replace the existing Wentworth Intermediate School with a new building. For over a year, committee members have volunteered thousands of hours for this project. […]