With absentee ballots now available from the town clerk or secretary of state, please join me in supporting two very well-qualified candidates for the Falmouth Town Council, Ted Asherman and Peter LaFond. Ted is vice chair of the council and is running for reelection. His financial background as a retired certified public accountant at BerryDunn […]
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Letter: Shannon needs to be held accountable to Yarmouth residents
I often look to The Forecaster to help me decide who might best serve Yarmouth on the Town Council and School Committee. This year, I have found many of the comments filled with vitriol and focused on matters that seem to be trivial. Apparently, some residents have become laser-focused on the color of a sign […]
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Letter: Fromuth will represent all residents in House District 47
When I look at candidates for public office, I look for background, proven skills and a great attitude. I see all of these in Peter Fromuth, who is running for House District 47: Yarmouth, Chebeague and Long Island. Peter keeps his eye on the goals we share and he’s good at working with diverse viewpoints. […]
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Letter: Former SoPo mayor urges support for Carney
Neighbors, I’m pleased that Rep. Anne Carney is running for a seat in the Maine Senate, and I urge you to support her this July at the ballot box. Anne is the only candidate in this primary with the experience to hit the ground running, representing the complex interests of our neighbors in Cape Elizabeth, […]
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The Universal Notebook: Colin Kaepernick was right
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick got himself banished from the National Football League in 2016 because he took a knee during the national anthem to call attention to police violence against Black people. “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses Black people and people of color,” […]
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Mainewhile: A crisis is a terrible thing to waste
We are so fortunate. Here in our region, and in Maine as a whole, our public schools are amazing. The curricula is strong, the teachers are both dedicated and skilled, and the entire learning environment is focused on meeting the needs of each individual learner. This spring, just as everyone was really hitting their stride […]
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Here’s Something: This summer, venture beyond the Maine cliche
At the beginning of each summer, right about the time when the midday sun is highest and the days start getting shorter, I start thinking about Maine’s famously long, still, frigid, weary, dead winters again. They’re so evil they read like the opening line of a Faulkner novel. Late June stirs the worst kind of […]
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Letter: Sachs will represent all Freeport and Pownal residents
No matter who you are, Melanie Sachs is your defender when it comes to serving the Freeport/Pownal communities. She does not take any task before her with lightheartedness when it comes to preserving a just and fair community. Melanie’s tireless efforts include making sure that EVERYONE’S needs and rights are protected. We need a state […]
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Letter: Candidates will preserve what is best about Yarmouth
I am supporting Michelle Cromarty, April Humphrey and Tim Shannon for Yarmouth Town Council, and Allison Hodgkins and Michael Wilbur for Yarmouth School Committee. We can trust them to apply their diverse array of knowledge, skills and experience toward the betterment of Yarmouth and all its residents. Yarmouth is a caring community that cherishes its […]
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Letter: Keep Gruber on Cumberland Town Council
Tom Gruber has contributed to the residents of Cumberland for 35 years. He is completing his third term and nine years on the Cumberland Town Council, including service on all the town’s current committees and commissions. With this involvement, Tom has an intimate knowledge of the challenges facing our town and has earned my support. […]