As Columbus Day passes, so does the peak of southern Maine’s foliage season. But the arts and entertainment season remains at its peak, with excellent offerings in music and dance. Classical pianist Laura Kargul, a longtime favorite of mine and many others, will hold her almost-annual concert this Friday at the University of Southern Maine’s […]
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The Universal Notebook: Congressional Reform Act of 2013
Last week I received an email from a well-meaning friend asking me to join a campaign in support of the so-called Congressional Reform Act, a proposal to fix our dysfunctional Congress by, among other things, taking away their pensions, health care and power to raise their own pay. With approval of Congress bumping along at […]
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Superintendent's Notebook: Elementary school teachers make learning come alive
Teachers in Portland’s public elementary schools have found many creative ways to tap into children’s natural curiosity about how the world works. Learning comes alive as students tend a vegetable garden or study the changes on a city street over several decades. They may not even realize that they are learning about math, science, social […]
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Letter: Israeli-born author to speak in Portland
With government in shutdown, jobs scarce, investment values dropping, poor and elderly citizens destitute, and concerns rising about government violation of our privacy rights, why should we focus on oppression in places some of us can barely locate on a map? Because by maintaining our involvement in struggles for justice worldwide, we strengthen and legitimize […]
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Letter: Hinck for Portland City Council
I urge you to vote for Jon Hinck for Portland city councilor at large. Jon has the wide experience Portland needs; he’s been a leader in the state Legislature and at the local level. Portland needs this expertise as it strives to build a growing economy, lower taxes, balanced development and affordable housing and stronger […]
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Letter: Diaz column 'a breath of fresh air'
What a breath of fresh air to read Abby Diaz’s column. I’ve gotten to the point where her’s is the first column that I look for in my weekly Forecaster. Her articulate prose and self-deprecating humor draw the reader in. She has a way of looking at the world that makes me smile. Barbara SeelenFalmouth
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Letter: More fight left in Beem's generation
Edgar Allen Beem’s “Good, old Maine” has left me confused. Was it a spoof or was it genuine longing for the future of Maine that “lies in the past”? The past, Edgar? How un-progressive. I am a tad older than he, shares generational experiences, prefers Mozart to Country, Woodstock to NRA rallies, but our point […]
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Community Calendar: Oct. 16-29
Greater Portland Benefits Saving Cape’s Great Places initiative, silent auction of Henry Isaacs’ painting, Oct. 4-Nov. 3, information 767-6054, electronic auction at capelandtrust.org/auction/ Wednesday 10/16 STRIVE 9th Annual Auction for young people with developmental disabilities, 6-9 p.m., Ocean Gateway, Commercial St., Portland, 774-6278, $25 advance, $30 at door. Friday 10/18 Robbie Foundation Gala Evening for […]
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LePage declared emergency to help state workers, he says
He says it will help laid-off workers get benefits faster, but the union is skeptical of his motives.
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Boys’ Soccer Notebook: Noble’s effort leads to a first-class season
When the coach breaks a leg on the eve of the opener, it might be an indication a soccer team could be in for a long season, but that’s not the case with the boys’ team at Noble High. Despite being without Coach Matt Foster for the first 10 days of the season, the Knights […]