The recent news that the Amtrak Downeaster has had its federal funding extended is very good news for Maine. Still, there is more we can do right here at home to improve our railroads here in Maine – and that is vote yes on the transportation bond, Question 6 on the Nov. 3 ballot. The […]

As an old fart who has emigrated to Maine from Pennsylvania, the very first publication I picked up and started perusing here was The Forecaster. With the clinking of cups and saucers in the background seated at the counter at Becky’s Diner that day – the waitress had said if you want to be local, […]

“No on 1” and gay activists groups are desperately trying to assert their personal significance and respect, as they see it, of their relationships. But there is no way they can command respect by trying to force or seize the ways or structures, titles, names or definitions of some other group of people. Real respect […]

‘Twas I who called to register my objection to The Forecaster’s plan to give a sitting elected official (Tony Payne) a bi-weekly opinion column. I deliberately made this call before a single opinion of Falmouth Councilor Payne’s was printed because I object on principle and I wanted to avoid debate over my opinion vs. Payne’s […]

I am furious with Scott Andrews. His review of the comedy “Sylvia” at the Old Port Playhouse was not a review – it was a stupid, personal opinion that basically told us unless you are “very young and extremely attractive” there is no way that someone else of older age and (what Andrews considers) unattractive […]

As Election Day approaches I remind the citizens of Scarborough of a great loss to our community – the centuries-old public road to Pine Point Beach known as Depot Street,  which was closed and given away to the Lighthouse Motel. From June to August an unprecedented 51 citizens spoke against the plan at council meetings. […]

On behalf of the South Portland Dog Owners Group I would like to thank the outpouring of support we have experienced in the past year. Thank you to everyone who has worked as a volunteer with Share Willard Beach and SoPoDOG to share public space. The dog ban we face now isn’t only about dogs, […]

There are two seats open on the Scarborough Town Council. Two incumbents are running, Carol Rancourt and Richard Sullivan. After having watched the Pine Point land swap issue all summer, there is clearly a contrast between these two public officials. Rancourt is intelligent, experienced, clearly does her homework, listens to the people and is willing […]

By now many readers have seen our Share Willard Beach signs popping up in neighborhoods all over South Portland. Over the past week, I have been walking around my own neighborhood in Meetinghouse Hill, delivering yard signs to the many people who have requested them. It’s been an incredibly heartening experience – drivers give me thumbs-up, […]

Chicken Little got hit by an acorn and threw the barnyard into a frenzy when he ran around screaming that the sky was falling. Now he’s running around predicting social calamity if we allow same-sex marriage. I realize some people have sincere personal objections to same-sex marriage. I respect that, but please be sure your […]