Chebeague Island Thu. 5/30 5:30 p.m. Board of Adjustments/Appeals Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 6/4 6 p.m. School Committee Island School Wed. 6/5 5 p.m. Transfer Station Workshop Town Hall Wed. 6/5 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Cumberland Mon. 6/3 6 p.m. Town Council Farewell Town Hall Falmouth Tue. 6/4 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, […]
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Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: May 29-June 5
Wed. 5/29 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall Wed. 5/29 5 p.m. Finance Committee Zoom Mon. 6/3 5 p.m. City Council City Hall Tue. 6/4 11 a.m. ReCode Studio 1 Canal Plaza Wed. 6/5 8 a.m. ReCode Studio 1 Canal Plaza Wed. 6/5 3:30 p.m. Creative Portland Zoom Wed. 6/5 4:30 p.m. Planning Board […]
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Sara Rose a qualified and genuine choice for SAD 51
Many reading this will not know me. Many will, however, know Sara Rose. My wife Cassie and I have known Rose for years. A person of unquestionable integrity, her lengthy career in child care has been dedicated to the development of children and to helping parents prepare our kids for life. Rose understands the sacred […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Thorsson a standout among Cumberland council candidates
We are writing to endorse Denise Thorsson as an at-large candidate for the Cumberland Town Council. We did not know Thorsson prior to attending the Candidates Night. We were impressed by her knowledge of the town issues. Among the candidates, she stood out as someone who is involved in Cumberland in many positive ways, as […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Candidate’s involvement with Yarmouth Education Advocates is troubling
Chris Stetson is running for Yarmouth School Committee with signs stating “Education Focus.” What the signs don’t say is that he is part of a group whose rhetoric and aims align with the far-right movement to limit acceptance of LGBTQ+ diversity in schools. According to their flyer, Yarmouth Education Advocates aims to “uphold parental rights […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Students, teachers deserve passage of SAD 51 school project
In the last few years at SAD 51 we’ve watched the number of portable classrooms increase, our playgrounds reconfigure and our field space decrease. Every last inch of Mabel I. Wilson is used to creatively provide needed classrooms, all indicating the need for additional learning space. The five-year journey to determine the best alternative to […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: State rep endorses Abbott for Yarmouth council
I wholeheartedly endorse Heather Abbott for reelection to the Yarmouth Town Council on June 11. Heather’s unwavering commitment and inclusive approach have significantly contributed to our community’s progress on important issues like affordable housing and passing a Climate Action Plan. I especially appreciate Heather’s support on an issue that is near to my heart, restoring […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Fleming, Hall and Olivares good team for Yarmouth schools
I am writing to express my support for Anne Fleming, Kellie Hall and Sarah Olivares for the Yarmouth School Committee. Fleming has six years of prior experience on the committee, including three years as chair, and has shown outstanding collaborative leadership skills, particularly during the difficult COVID years. Hall and Olivares will bring their experience […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: SAD 51 board asks for ‘yes’ vote to improve schools
We, the SAD 51 School Board, invite you to join us in voting “yes” on the $53.5 million referendum for crucial educational improvements. Our schools are overcrowded, with 530 students in temporary classrooms – a number expected to double in 10 years. Our current infrastructure cannot accommodate this growth. After voters rejected the 2022 building […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Zamer and Cronan a powerful combination for Falmouth School Board
As former Falmouth School Board members, we write in support of Leslie Zamer and Bridget Cronan for the upcoming school board election. We know firsthand the value of teamwork, collaboration and mutual trust that facilitates a high-functioning board. We are impressed by Zamer’s and Cronan’s complementary skill sets. We’re also heartened to hear that they […]