Julie McDonald-Smith’s recent column, “Let’s talk about shame,” is demagoguery at its worst. She attempts to vilify those who are determined to keep us out of an unnecessary war. Smith suggests that because a holocaust survivor was in attendance at Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent speech to the hard right-wing Republican faction of Congress, that any member […]
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Letter: Delogu misses the mark on job creation
In response to Orlando Delogu’s recent opinion piece “Reducing Maine income taxes will not create jobs,” I have to agree with the headline. The rest is fantasy. The completely unfounded idea that increasing revenue sharing will reduce or “hold the line” on property taxes is a perfect example. Like the old line “build it and […]
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Cheverus High School in Portland names next president
PORTLAND — The Rev. George E. Collins has been selected as Cheverus High School’s 19th president. Collins currently serves as the director of campus ministry at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut. He will succeed the Rev. William R. Campbell, who will become vice president for mission at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, […]
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Commentary: Mainers find a Cuba in search of itself
Editor’s note: Perry B. Newman is a former columnist for The Forecaster who lives in South Portland and Boston, and writes from time to time about international affairs. He recently traveled to Cuba with a group organized by the Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine. PORTLAND — When President Obama announced the resumption of diplomatic […]
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Portland police probe armed robbery attempt on Congress Street
PORTLAND — Police said a man threatened a clerk with a handgun at the Gulf Mart at 754 Congress St. on Tuesday night, but fled without taking any money. Lt. James Sweatt said the suspect entered the store around 10:25 p.m. and demanded cash, and then fled on foot on Neal Street. No customers were […]
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Portland Polar Dip: C'mon in, the water's fine
About 75 participants charge into the icy water at East End Beach on Saturday, March 14, during the 8th annual Portland Polar Dip. The event raised more than $10,000 for Camp Sunshine — a 24-acre camp on Sebago Lake in Casco that provides free, year-round accommodations for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. The water […]
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Falmouth man indicted on multiple theft charges
FALMOUTH — A local man has been indicted by a Cumberland County grand jury on multiple theft and burglary charges. Henry Conley III, 43, was indicted relating to a series of vehicle break-ins along the Brook Road area, according to Police Lt. John Kilbride. Conley faces four Class C theft charges, one Class E criminal […]
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Portland City Council approves homeless shelter task force
PORTLAND — The future of city homeless shelters will be examined and evaluated by a new task force created by a unanimous vote of city councilors Monday. Councilors also approved easements to allow installation of natural gas lines to the Portland Technology Park off Rand Road near the Maine Turnpike, but postponed signing a two-part […]
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Ambassadors in Portland praise possible maritime venture
PORTLAND — Thor Sigfusson admitted some reticence in speaking on Tuesday morning to a gathering at the U.S. Custom House on Commercial Street. “I would be better standing here with a bit of fish skin in my hands,” he said as he addressed Mayor Michael Brennan, U.S. Ambassador to Iceland Robert Barber, Icelandic Ambassador to […]
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Review of Portland school budget is underway
PORTLAND — The School Board Finance Committee will host a public hearing Wednesday on the proposed $102.8 million school budget for fiscal year 2016. The hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. in Portland High School’s Alumni Hall. The committee will also vote that night whether to recommend the budget to the full board. If referred, […]