As an election worker in my hometown of Kennebunk, I’ve witnessed firsthand the critical role that youth can play in our democratic process. Empowering young voters with knowledge about our democratic system is essential. In the 2020 election, Maine saw a significant increase in youth voter turnout. According to the Center for Information and Research […]
The Forecaster
Local weekly news from the Midcoast to southern Cumberland County from The Forecaster.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Religious communities of peace should speak up
As a queer, nonbinary millennial, you might be surprised to learn that the church is central to my politics. White Christian nationalism and right-wing evangelical ideology and theology have taken hold in this country, and progressive people of faith have remained quiet in our organizing on behalf of a more just and loving world. Embarrassed […]
advertisement
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Sachs proved to be best of representative government
My wife and I are 86 and have advocated for various political and community causes in our lifetime. We have never encountered the extraordinary responsiveness that Melanie Sachs has demonstrated in regard to any inquiry we have directed to her. She is a model of the best of representative government and is informed and honest […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Sachs communicates with residents, effective in state
I write in support of the reelection of Melanie Sachs as state representative for House District 102, Freeport. I appreciate the rational thought and careful attention she brings to her leadership role in Augusta as House chair of the Joint Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee and the Maine Climate Council. I frequently see her at […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Christina Mitchell is thoughtful and passionate representative
Cumberland, Chebeague Island and Long Island will soon have a new person representing us up in Augusta, and I sure hope it will be Christina Mitchell. She is a smart and dedicated public servant. She’s an educator by training, so she has the patience and fortitude to deal with the difficulties and – let’s be […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Taking steps to strengthen learning for all students
The Portland Public Schools started this school year with a new strategic plan. It has five priorities we plan to achieve over the next five years and maps out the steps we’re going to take each year to realize these priorities. But what does our strategic plan mean for students in the classroom? That’s a […]
Posted inForecaster Sports
Northern: Golf champs crowned, stretch run arrives for other fall sports
Falmouth, Greely individuals place first in golf, other local athletes continue to shine.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Elks Lodge 188 holds school supply drive
Members of the Portland Elks Lodge 188 recently held a School supply drive. The goal was to collect everyday items that teachers can use in their classroom, such as pencils, crayons, markers, tape, composition books, sticky notes, paper clips and more. In addition to the donations, the Portland Elks Lodge received a $4,000 grant from […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland food pantry finds temporary location, avoids closure
Project FEED, which faced temporary closure due to upcoming year-long construction at Woodfords Congregational Church, has found a new location on Brighton Avenue.
Posted inField Hockey, Forecaster Sports, Scarborough Leader, Varsity Maine
Falmouth field hockey blanks Scarborough
Navigators earn key late season victory, 2-0, behind goals from Ani Bush and Keira Kelly.