So where were the responsible adults when the Tea Party yahoos of the Knox County delegation to the Republican state convention were on their search-and-destroy mission at King Middle School in Portland? Their McCarthy-esque hunt led them to rummage through a teacher’s supplies, steal a poster they found unAmerican, and then have the temerity to […]

The discussions during the Democratic gubernatorial debates were distressing to say the least, and illustrate how out of touch our elected officials truly are. Libby Mitchell’s comments about “investing” in a bond measure and Steve Rowe’s statement that the “complexities of the economic problems that face Maine government” suggest that we, the residents of Maine, […]

I am writing to express my support for Marna Miller as a member of the Falmouth School Board. Marna was one of the first people I met when I moved to Falmouth three years ago when she was the leader of the Falmouth Family Network. Marna is caring and friendly, someone who works hard to […]

We are fortunate to have two exceptional candidates in the upcoming election for the Falmouth Town Council. Both Barbara DiBiase and Bonny Rodden have been intelligent and dedicated leaders acting at the local level to protect our environment. Barbara DiBiase was Falmouth’s energy and sustainability coordinator for three years. In that position, she produced an […]

Through all recreation programs with which we have been involved in Cumberland, Bill Landis has encouraged, coached, taught and disciplined our young kids to be active, to be competitive yet fair, to be respectful athletes, and to have fun. Embedded within his programs has been a level enjoyment which is evidenced by the hoards of […]

The Maine Cancer Association is increasing awareness of breast cancer while pesticides associated with increased risk of cancer are applied on our lawns. In a 2004 study samples of Cape Cod homes with pesticide use had an increased incidence of breast, colorectal, lung and prostate cancer. A National Cancer Institute report states that children are […]

You may remember my letter of several years ago stating that I had had the privilege, over 50 years before, of meeting Tony Payne in the delivery room of Maine Medical. Now he is running for re-election to the Falmouth Town Council, so let’s review his record. As you may have noted on his signs, […]

I have known Christopher Murry Jr. for many years. He is an honest and hard-working young man who will do a wonderful job on the Falmouth School Board. Chris is the only candidate who has been through the current system (along with his brother and sister) and because of this he can provide us with […]