Bulletin Board Saturday 10/12 29th Annual White Cane Walk: Awareness for blindness and visual impairments, 9 a.m. to noon, The Iris Network, 189 Park Ave., Portland. theiris.org Falmouth Fire-EMS open house: Games, Touch-A-Truck, raffle and more, 9 a.m. to noon, Central Station, 8 Bucknam Road, Falmouth. Free. facebook.com/FalmouthME Sunday 10/13 Soup and Cider Day: Hosted […]
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Local weekly news from the Midcoast to southern Cumberland County from The Forecaster.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Christina Mitchell has shown commitment to community concerns
For Maine Legislative House District 110, Christina Mitchell will provide the leadership needed for Chebeague Island, Long Island and Cumberland. Her track record of service in the SAD 51 school district has shown her commitment to and her interest in addressing community concerns. I know Mitchell will use her experience and skills to represent District […]
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Christina Mitchell will continue common sense solutions
My husband, Ron, and I are, with pleasure, supporting Christina Mitchell for District 10 (Cumberland, Chebeague, Long Island) state representative. Known for her enthusiasm and hard work, she also seeks common sense solutions to the many problems confronting us. She will fight for safe and affordable health care, including reproductive rights. Additionally, she will work […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Anne Graham is a pragmatic advocate for families
I’ve known Anne Graham since she served in the Maine House in 2010. I was often in the room when she chaired the Legislature’s State and Local Government Committee. From direct observation, I can tell you that she is pragmatic, asks good questions, works well with both parties, and gets things done. Graham’s background as […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Christina Mitchell is smart, sensible and dedicated
I heartily endorse Christina Mitchell to be our next state representative for District 110 representing Cumberland, Chebeague and Long Island. I have known Mitchell for many years. She is a good friend and a good neighbor. I greatly appreciate her local political involvement, and it is totally appropriate to elevate her to be our next […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, Girls Soccer, Varsity Maine
Cheverus girls meet their match at powerhouse Windham
Stags score first but fall from the unbeaten ranks, 3-1.
Posted inForecaster Sports, Girls Soccer, Varsity Maine
Freeport girls continue to surge with win at Waynflete
Falcons get their offense going and prevail, 3-0.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Wheaton runs to fill Yarmouth School Committee seat
John Wheaton is running to fill the remainder of David Ray’s term, who stepped down for health reasons.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Forum: Covering mental health is good for employees, could save money
World Mental Health Day is Thursday, Oct. 10, and it’s an important opportunity to raise awareness about this major public health issue. NAMI Maine reports one in five adults experiences a mental health condition in a given year. Last month, the Biden administration announced updates to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act – […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Mainewhile: Traditions of free stuff on the lawn reflect community
Maine is a land of traditions. Some of them are beautiful. A few are even profound. Some of them are distinctly odd. Most of them are seasonal. None of them (or at least none that I can think of) are pretentious. Which, in its own way, is another one of our traditions. That plaid-clad, down-to-earth […]