Bulletin Board Friday 10/25 Ronald McDonald House Charities Hearts and Hands Gala: 6-11 p.m., The Landing at Pine Point, 353 Pine Point Road, Scarborough. rmhcmaine.org/events Saturday 10/26 Hike for Hospice: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hospice of Southern Maine, 390 Route 1, Scarborough. $25. hikeforhospice.org “Falmouth/Yarmouth Breaks the Silence of Domestic Abuse”: Speakers with Finding […]
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People and Business: Oct. 23
Hires, promotions, appointments Brian Franks was named president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Maine. His most recent position was director of strategic planning and process at L.L. Bean. Franks is on the board of directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine and is the corporate campaign co-chair at L.L. Bean for United Way of […]
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Arts Calendar: Oct. 25-Nov. 1
Comedy Friday 10/25 Bo Johnson: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $29.44-$39.82. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 10/26 Emily Ruskowski; Janet McNamara: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $24.45. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Sunday 10/27 Stand-Up Comedy Workshop graduation showcase: 2 p.m., The Hill Arts, 76 Congress St., Portland. $15 advance, $20 at […]
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Letter: Adams, Lincoln, and Wright are Harraseeket shore keepers
In November 2023, Susan Collins, Angus King and Chellie Pingree announced the city of Freeport had been awarded a grant of $7.5 million and a loan of $7.5 million. Key piece: This funding will allow for long-overdue replacements and upgrades to Freeport’s wastewater treatment plant and collection system. Alarming: Phase 1 FSD is starting off […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Count on Christina Mitchell to make Maine better
I urge voters in Cumberland, Chebeague Island and Long Island to elect Christina Mitchell as representative from District 110 to the Maine House. I’ve seen Mitchell, an educator for three decades, going door to door, stopping to listen to citizen concerns. Mitchell has the endorsement of retiring State Rep. Stephen Moriarty, as well as a […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Maine needs Anne Graham’s strong voice in House
Our political party affiliations may be different, but we are also independent thinkers. As such, we are both proud supporters of Anne Graham, state representative for North Yarmouth and Gray. The skills that Graham developed as a pediatric nurse practitioner are reflected well in her role as a state representative. We appreciate that she is […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Christina Mitchell works with all sides to benefit Maine
As a retired senior and longtime resident of Cumberland, I am writing to wholeheartedly endorse Christina Mitchell for State House District 110 representative, serving Cumberland, Chebeague Island and Long Island. Mitchell seeks to understand opposing views and has the skill and experience to collaborate and apply that understanding to address the complex issues faced by […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Electing youths is good for all Maine citizens
As a young person from Maine, a notoriously aging state, it is heartening to see young candidates running for office. The slate of candidates endorsed by Sierra Club Maine this election cycle includes many such leaders under 35. These include Rep. Sophia Warren (D-124) of Scarborough, Rep. Morgan Rielly (D-127) of Westbrook, and most relevant […]
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Letter: Votes for Mitchell ensure our freedom of choice
This election holds significant meaning for our community. It is both an opportunity and a privilege to choose our future. Choosing love, choosing reproductive rights, choosing freedom of speech, choosing a better future for our planet. Endorsed by our outgoing state Rep. Steve Moriarty, Christina Mitchell has chosen and acted on a life of public service: […]
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Letter: Thanking The Forecaster writers, columnists, staff
I’d like to publicly thank the Forecaster staff for producing a positive, fair, informative, enjoyable newspaper. It’s the best source of local news around and I rely on it. I’d like to give special thanks to columnists Heather D. Martin and Abdi Nor Iftin. Both are talented writers, and both help me to realize how […]