Thursday, May 6, is a day to mark on your calendar. South Portland will vote on two issues: the school budget referendum and a vote to determine if the public should continue to vote on the school budget. This school budget calls for 25 (direct service to children) positions to be cut, but not one […]

I am writing in regard to the opinion piece by Edgar Allan Beem entitled “Honor code or inquisition?”. He says “Even less do I understand why anyone would rat them out. Nothing very honorable about that either.” I would ask Mr. Beem, at what level of illegal behavior is it acceptable to “rat them out”? […]

Stepping in to fill a need at a time when strong leadership is required is commendable in itself, but Dave Murray is truly showing his mettle by running for Falmouth Town Council after already having served in the position before. We are very lucky to have someone with the experience of having done the job […]

Faith Varney is a dedicated community member of long standing and my choice for Town Council. Her positive outlook, her sensitivity to the average resident’s voice, and cultured ability to negotiate differences of opinions while maintaining strong core values are qualities and talents that make her shine among the candidates. I know Faith through participation […]

I want to thank the Falmouth Police Department for increasing their enforcement of the speed limit in our town. I have noticed a more calming ride home and noticed fewer cars taking random risks. Additionally, I would like to thank the officers that are doing the morning school patrol at the intersection of Woodville Road […]

Many well-spoken people argued against the vernal pool extension at the April 12 Falmouth Town Council meeting and I hope the councilors took note. I recommend the councilors take a step back and look at the process that got them to this point, which included a science project whose conclusion was a foregone conclusion and […]

As a library patron I was sad to know that three branches are scheduled to be closed. Like all losses in daily life, however, I have learned to shift from the initial denial, work through the anger with dignity so that I can accept it, and move on to take another breath and ideally, proactive […]

It’s possible the volcano could erupt, off and on, for months. How would Europe cope?

The U.N. declaration has not been supported by the U.S., which is reviewing its opposition.

WASHINGTON – Reversing an earlier decision, the Air Force said Monday it intends to discharge a lesbian Air Force officer who had remained in the military despite openly declaring her homosexuality. An Air Force general this year concluded that Lt. Robin R. Chaurasiya should not be discharged, saying she had declared her sexual orientation for […]