The center of attention at the Woodfords Church polling place in Portland last week was a middle-aged woman with long dark hair. She would not give her name, and she planted herself in a chair maybe three feet from a table where signatures were being collected on various petitions. She held a video camera in […]
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Policy Wonk: It's time to force LePage to follow the law
Maine’s Constitution allows the governor, state Senate, and House to seek a Supreme Judicial Court opinion with respect to “important questions of law and upon solemn occasions.” The Law Court must first determine whether the issue(s) raised meet these threshold tests of significance. Gov. Paul LePage has no qualms rushing to the court when he […]
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The Right View: Maine’s first lady sets example for supporting veterans
In honor of Veterans Day, I’d like to thank all who serve, and have served, in the military, law enforcement, and their families. For those of us who have never seen combat, or never had to send a loved one into harm’s way, we cannot possibly know what it is like to live that reality. […]
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Letter: Military veterans deserve thanks, may need help
On Veterans Day, we honor those who served in the U.S. armed forces because veterans made sacrifices to serve this nation out of a sense of duty and patriotism. Although our veterans span generations and served in different places, they share common experiences. Some of these: boot camp, separation from friends and family, immense stress, […]
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McAuley students take leaf(s) for Day of Service
Olivia Colleran, a freshman at Catherine McAuley High School in Portland, rakes leaves in Evergreen Cemetery on Thursday, Nov. 5, during the school’s third annual All-School Day of Service. The students couldn’t have asked for a better day to spend a few hours outdoors. (Katie Johnson / For the Forecaster)
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Casco Bay Bridge inspection to require lane closures
SOUTH PORTLAND — The Casco Bay Bridge will undergo an annual, week-long inspection Sunday, Nov. 8., through Sunday, Nov. 15. The Scarborough branch of Stantec, an engineering and architectural firm, will be conducting the inspection from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday and the following weekend, and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. At least one lane […]
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Incumbents carry Portland School Board races
PORTLAND — Voters on Tuesday returned all three School Board incumbents to new three-year terms. Unofficial results showed incumbent School Board Chairwoman Sarah Thompson handily won her fourth term on the board with a 10,187 to 4,234 victory over challenger Paul Okot. Thompson, 45, received more than 70 percent of the vote for the at-large seat. […]
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Portland voters defeat minimum wage hike, scenic view protection
PORTLAND — The answers to Tuesday’s city referendum questions were a resounding “no.” Ballot questions to create a $15-per-hour minimum wage in the city and amend zoning on Portland Co. property at 58 Fore St. were defeated by wide margins. Question 1, to raise wages by July 1, 2019, lost 10,992 to 7,922. Question 2, which […]
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Strimling sweeps out Brennan to become Portland's mayor
PORTLAND — The mayoral rematch was not even close. Former state Sen. Ethan Strimling reversed his 2011 fortunes Tuesday by handily defeating incumbent Mayor Michael Brennan in a race that did not require a runoff, let alone the numerous tallies that settled the last mayoral election. Strimling won 51 percent of the vote, while also defeating […]
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Mavodones re-elected to Portland Council, joined by Ray and Thibodeau
PORTLAND — At-large City Councilor Nick Mavodones Jr. will return to office after a sweeping victory Tuesday. Mavodones was elected to a seventh, three-year term, defeating challengers Dave Foster and Matthew Coffey. Mavodones received 9,754 votes, to Foster’s 3,153 and Coffey’s 2,476. He will be joined on the council by newcomers Belinda Ray from District 1 and Spencer Thibodeau […]