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Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster

Through My Lens: It’s OK to say ‘Happy Ramadan’ and other useful info about the holy month

by Abdi Iftin

Ramadan Mubarak! Drawing from a decade of my Ramadan experiences in Maine, questions often arise about appropriate conduct around those fasting and celebrating this Muslim holy month. One common query is whether it’s acceptable to eat lunch near someone observing Ramadan. Additionally, there’s confusion about the proper greeting: Is it “Happy Ramadan,” “Ramadan Kareem” or […]

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Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster

Mainewhile: Octopuses are cool and so is Mainer’s part in new discovery

by Heather D. Martin

Of all the creatures with whom we share this big, beautiful planet, octopuses have to be some of the absolute coolest. OK, now before anyone gets all fired up to send me an email about “octopi” versus “octopuses,” let me just say that multiple sources all agree: both ways are correct. As is, according to […]

Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster

Coastal Journal Meetings: March 15-22

Bath Tue.  3/19  6 p.m.  Recreation Commission  Parks/Rec Wed.  3/20  2 p.m.  Community Development  City Hall Wed.  3/20  4 p.m.  Bike/Pedestrian Committee  City Hall Wed.  3/20  6 p.m.  City Council  Zoom, City Hall Brunswick Mon.  3/18  3:30 p.m.  Council Executive Session  Town Hall Mon.  3/18  4:30 p.m.  Climate Action Task Force  Zoom, Town Hall Mon.  […]

Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Northern Meetings: March 14-21

Chebeague Island Thu.  3/14  6 p.m.  Coastal Waters Commission  Town Hall Thu.  3/14  6 p.m.  Facilities Meeting  Zoom Sat.  3/16  8:30 a.m.  Climate Action Team  Town Hall Tue.  3/19  6 p.m.  School Committee  C.I. School Wed.  3/20  6 p.m.  Select Board  Town Hall Cumberland Tue.  3/19  6:30 p.m.  Planning Board  Town Hall Falmouth Fri.  3/15  […]

Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Southern Meetings: March 15-22

Cape Elizabeth Mon.  3/18  6 p.m.  Council Budget Workshop  Town Hall Tue.  3/19  6:30 p.m.  School Budget Workshop  CEHS Tue.  3/19  7 p.m.  Planning Board  Zoom, Town Hall Wed.  3/20  6 p.m.  Diversity, Equity, Inclusion  T.M. Library Thu.  3/21  8:30 a.m.  School Building Advisory  Zoom Thu.  3/21  6 p.m.  Council Budget Workshop  Town Hall Thu.  […]

Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster

Portland Meetings: March 13-20

Wed.  3/13  5 p.m.  Land Bank Commission  City Hall Wed.  3/13  5 p.m.  Sustainability/Transportation  Zoom Wed.  3/13  6 p.m.  Police Citizen Review  Zoom Wed.  3/13  6 p.m.  Rent Board  Zoom Thu.  3/14  5:30 p.m.  Finance Committee  Zoom Mon.  3/18  3 p.m.  Fish Pier Authority  Zoom Mon.  3/18  5 p.m.  City Council  City Hall Tue.  3/19  […]

Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Letter: Please set priorities and show up for Nov. 5 vote

I am bewildered and disappointed by the low voter turnout for the 2024 presidential primary. I am writing to list the issues important to me and why I voted to encourage others to identify and determine their own priority issues. I encourage readers to make time between now and Nov. 5 to figure out why, […]

Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Letter: Popular vote removes voice of Maine voters

Recently the Maine Legislature, more specifically the Democrats within the Legislature, voted to remove the voice from every Maine citizen, regardless of party or persuasion, and give it to citizens of other states like New York, California and Oregon, states that do not share Maine’s unique and special characteristics. These representatives have slapped every Mainer […]

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