First, I am very sorry Edgar Allan Beem is no longer writing for The Forecaster. I am hopeful you will find someone to counter the adolescence writings of John Balentine. His latest column was particularly disturbing, as it reflects the Trump-like thinking that has caused the deaths of over 200,000 people. Do we really want […]
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Balentine’s pugnacious letter ‘P’ column draws reader response
I greatly enjoyed John Balentine’s recent “P’s” column. He’s right that “Hidin’” Biden could not compare to “the tireless and fearless President Trump” even before our pulchritudinous president was pumped full of psychosis promoting pharmaceuticals. I first became aware of POTUS’ phenomenalness while living in New York in the ’70s. Multitudes were aware of his […]
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FBI arrests Bath man in connection with alleged $2.8M embezzlement
David Altenburg, 45, was charged with four counts of wire fraud after he allegedly embezzled from a Portland financial firm.
Posted inTimes Record
Bath city council candidates discuss pandemic recovery, other challenges in forum
Some candidates said helping Bath recover economically from the COVID-19 pandemic are their top priority, but other answered ranged from a lack of affordable housing to overflowing trash cans.
Posted inTimes Record
Bath-area youth organization launches rebrand, fundraising drive
Midcoast Community Alliance and the Bath Youth Meetinghouse & Skatepark is changing its name to the Midcoast Youth Center, according to a news release. The nonprofit organization, which serves at-risk students and youth in general for the greater Bath/Regional School Unit 1 communities, will hold rebranding activities on Oct. 22. The rebranding rollout will highlight […]
Posted inCoastal Journal
Bath honors local residents in Citizen Involvement Day
The annual event honors “individuals and groups that work to benefit the City of Bath and its residents.”
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Commentary: Re-election will let Sen. Collins keep doing what’s right for Maine
A former BIW president says that not only shipyard workers but also seniors and schoolchildren are among the many who will benefit.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster
Literacy program seeking tutors, space to help shortage
The coronavirus pandemic has made it harder for the program to teach people to read, but the need for literacy tutors hasn’t gone away.
Posted inTimes Record
Special Olympics Maine recognizes Bath high school for inclusive program
Morse High School is one of four Maine schools being recognized for its involvement with Unified Champion Schools, a Special Olympics Maine program aimed at fostering a sense of social inclusion, respect and acceptance for all students and teachers.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Let’s not just stop school bullying – let’s prevent it
As bad as bullying is, ‘safe’ is a pretty low bar. Kids need to jump higher if they are to test their abilities, hopes and dreams.