I witnessed the best face of Falmouth at the Harvest Supper last Thursday, at the Falmouth Congregational Church, to benefit Falmouth’s Food Pantry. Attendance and donations and commitments made should exceed, appropriately, prior years. The turnout was heartwarming, showing how Falmouth residents will work to help solve civic or societal problems. And it was by […]
Forecaster Opinion
Letter: Elect Corthell in Scarborough
I have known Kerry Corthell to be a hard worker for the townspeople of Scarborough. She is very informed on the issues that continually arise that the town has to grapple with, and gives careful thought to sustainable solutions. She has created an informative e-newsletter of Scarborough town meetings and committee news and information. I […]
Letter: Rosenblatt for county commissioner
On Nov. 8 we have an opportunity to elect a new Cumberland County commissioner. We are voting for Annalee Rosenblatt because of her experience in the private sector. Annalee has many years as a consultant to county governments in Maine. She has also held elected positions in Scarborough. Annalee volunteered as chairwoman for the Scarborough […]
Letter: Corthell for Scarborough council
I am a Pine Point resident and this Nov. 8 I’m voting for Kerry Corthell for Scarborough Town Council. Kerry currently serves as a member of the Scarborough Planning Board. Her energy, commitment to community, ability to communicate effectively and knowledge of the issues are just some of the reasons why Kerry has my vote. […]
Letter: Elect Corthell in Scarborough
I will be voting for Kerry Corthell for Scarborough town councilor. Kerry is a well-informed, creative-thinking problem solver. Kerry is also compassionate, fair-minded, and concerned about her town and her neighbors in her community at-large. She is an active listener and effective communicator. Kerry currently is an alternate member of the Scarborough Planning Board. She […]
Letter: Scarborough recycling bins not for trash
Throughout the Scarborough there are bins that are set up to collect specific items for recycling. Not only do they help our environment, but most of them help nonprofit organizations. Take the DARE bins that you see in Scarborough and Saco, for example. We are fortunate to have businesses that allow us to place these […]
Letter: Councilor backs Pols in Brunswick
I support Councilor Benet Pols in the race for the at-large seat on the Brunswick Town Council that I have held for the past three years. He has served District 7 quite well during his first term on the Brunswick Town Council and is more than capable of representing the entire town. Pols and I […]
Letter: Brunswick officials have wrong priorities
The comments of Brunswick Town Manager Gary Brown and Councilors Margo Knight and Joanne King are off base. Knight says that policies should not be set that have,”unintended consequences like creating financial hardships for a property owner.” King states, “In this economy how are you going to tell somebody they need to do something to […]
Letter: Arno in Freeport District 2
Freeport citizens have an opportunity to vote for an outstanding candidate for Town Council in District 2 on Nov. 8. Kate Arno is a listener who is committed to working on the issues Freeport people feel are the most important to make this community a vital place to live and work. She has talked with […]
Letter: Migliaccio deserves re-election in Freeport
The town of Freeport needs councilors who combine both business knowledge and understanding of the uniqueness of our town. Councilor Joe Migliaccio fits this bill. He uses his business expertise to examine town projects and expenditures and is willing to ask the relevant questions to make sure we get good value for our tax dollars. […]