If you are a regular reader of my musings, then you know that I have spent the last few weeks sitting with my mom as she died. If you are new to my writings … well, hello. That’s a big introduction. Welcome to the conversation. I am working my way through my grief, and I […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Letter: We must do better to address poverty and homelessness
Last week, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to uphold an ordinance banning people from sleeping or camping in public spaces. Over the past few years, poverty has become increasingly visible in Portland. A walk through downtown Portland reveals many homeless people living on our streets. Poverty is often invisible, which is part of why homeless […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Letter: Popular vote compact would disregard Mainers
Yarmouth state Rep. Art Bell’s Legislative Update stated that rural communities would have “equal sway” in in the outcome of elections if his national popular vote compact were enacted by enough states. That assertion is ludicrous. Maine, with a population of 1.385 million, would be ignored in favor of populous states such as New York […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Letter: 2024 Drive Fore Kids had big impact
We are judged by the company we keep. Drive Fore Kids, one of Maine’s largest multi-day events to benefit the MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital and Dempsey Center, took place June 20-23 at Falmouth Country Club. The second annual Drive Fore Kids celebrity golf tournament and new “Down on the Range” concert featuring 12 O/C, […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Northern Meetings: July 11-18
Chebeague Island Wed. 7/17 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Freeport Thu. 7/11 6:30 p.m. Shellfish Commission Town Hall Mon. 7/15 6 p.m. Police Advisory Town Hall Mon. 7/15 7 p.m. Sewer District Trustees Treatment Plant Tue. 7/16 6 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Wed. 6/17 6 p.m. Project Review Board Town Hall North Yarmouth […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: July 10-17
Wed. 7/10 5 p.m. Sustainability/Transportation Zoom Wed. 7/10 6 p.m. Police Citizen Review Zoom Mon. 7/15 4 p.m. City Council City Hall Tue. 7/16 5:30 p.m. Housing/Economic Dev. Zoom Wed. 7/17 5 p.m. Civil Service Employment City Hall Wed. 7/17 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Change in Sligo Road’s speed limit is dangerous
Sligo Road in North Yarmouth is a quiet country road which essentially goes nowhere and has a dead end. There are many pedestrians, runners and dog walkers who share the road and seem to outnumber the vehicles on the road. There are no shoulders which would make this road sharing more safe. Sligo Road does, […]
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South Portland Red Riots Spring Athletes of the Year
State champion Arnaud Sioho and top hitter Ella Nickerson are this year’s recipients.
Posted inForecaster Sports, Scarborough Leader
Scarborough Red Storm Spring Athletes of the Year
State champions Zak Sanders and Emerson Flaker are this year’s selections.
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Yarmouth Clippers Spring Athletes of the Year
Colter Olson and Sofia Mavor stole the headlines and are this year’s selections.