Martin Luther King Jr. day is one of the most important holidays on our collective calendar. This year, I was unprepared. This year, instead of rereading his works and reflecting on the call to action, I reread the dosage information on the backs of various cold medications and reflected on home remedies. Because I have […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Through My Lens: Conservatives too quick to pin labels on immigrants
Criticizing Donald Trump’s actions and words, advocating for justice and equality, and standing against white supremacy in our communities does not imply the endorsement of a specific political party. In today’s polarized landscape, labels are attached to everything. Immigrants advocating for their communities are often unfairly branded as “liberals,” “Democrats” or part of “The Left.” […]
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Southern Meetings: Jan. 19-26
Cape Elizabeth Tue. 1/23 6 p.m. School Board Workshop CEHS Tue. 1/23 7 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 1/24 6 p.m. School Board Workshop CEHS Thu. 1/25 5 p.m. School Board Advisory Zoom Scarborough Wed. 1/24 8 a.m. Sustainability Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 1/24 6 p.m. Conservation Commission Zoom, Town […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Jan. 18-25
Chebeague Island Wed. 1/24 6 p.m. Finance Committee Public Safety Cumberland Thu. 1/18 6 p.m. Affordable Housing Info Val Halla Mon. 1/22 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Falmouth Thu. 1/18 4 p.m. Comp. Plan/Long-Range Planning Town Hall Mon. 1/22 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Freeport Thu. 1/18 6:30 p.m. Shellfish Committee Town […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Coastal Journal Meetings: Jan. 19-26
Bath Mon. 1/22 5 p.m. Solid Waste Advisory City Hall Tue. 1/23 5 p.m. Economic Development City Hall Wed. 1/24 4 p.m. Transportation Committee City Hall Brunswick Fri. 1/19 6:30 p.m. Marine Resources Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 1/23 3 p.m. Davis Fund Committee Town Hall Tue. 1/23 4 p.m. Sustainability Committee Zoom, Town Hall Tue. […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Jan. 17-24
Wed. 1/17 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Zoom Wed. 1/17 5 p.m. City Council City Hall Wed. 1/17 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall Thu. 1/18 9 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment One City Center Thu. 1/18 4 p.m. Development Corporation Zoom Tue. 1/23 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Tue. 1/23 4:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Strategic planning headway and inspirational student work
The start of the new year and the upcoming budget make this a good time to give you an update on where we are in the process of developing our strategic plan. This five-year plan will help ensure that we continue to offer the quality education all Portland students deserve. We’ve been actively engaged in […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Letter: SAD 75 transgender policy doesn’t help our students
With the adoption of their new transgender policy ACAAA, SAD 75 has willingly entered a dangerous realm. The policy claims to provide a safe learning environment for the transgender student population. However, it fails to acknowledge the blatant disregard for the welfare, safety and comfort of the remaining student body and staff, while simultaneously curtailing […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Here’s what’s in the 84 pages: 23,000 Palestinians murdered
On Jan. 11, South Africa presented its 84-page charge of genocide – perpetrated by Israel against the Palestinians of Gaza – to the United Nations’ International Court of Justice. I don’t need that much paper: 23,000 Palestinians have been murdered. 10,000 of these have been children. Scott Hammond Portland
Posted inForecaster Sports
Northern: Winter sports season passes midway point
Biggest games and events still to come for promising local squads.