Falmouth
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Immigrants seen as vital part of Maine economic growth
PORTLAND — After a Brown University study recently showed Maine is one of the most racially homogenous states in the nation, representatives of businesses, faith...
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Fair-weather event in Cumberland
The Cumberland Fairgrounds midway is packed with people on Sunday, Sept. 23, opening day of the Cumberland County Fair. The skies over Cumberland cleared right...
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People and Business
Appointments Tom Federle has been appointed by the Yarmouth Town Council to serve as a member of the Yarmouth Planning Board. Federle is an attorney...
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Community Calendar: Sept. 26- Oct. 7
Greater Portland Benefits Beards B-cause, participants grow beards from September to March to benefit the Cancer Community Center, visit MyStacheFightsCancer.com, beardsbcause@gmail.com. Coffee by Design is...
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Arts Calendar: Sept. 26-Oct.7
Greater Portland Auditions/call for art Bizarre Masquerade Bazaar, call for masks, drop off Oct. 1-3, The Art Department, 611 Congress St., Portland, the.art.department.me@gmail.com Books &...
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Maine Marathon returns Sunday morning
PORTLAND — Traffic delays and road closures are expected Sunday morning when runners take to the streets for the annual Maine Marathon. Approximately 4,000 people...
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No Sugar Added: May the (work)force be with you
My middle teenager began his foray into the workforce this past summer, and on my weekly excursions to fetch him from his job, somewhere between...
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Unsung Hero: Edith Aronson, bringing educational vision to Freeport
FREEPORT — Edith Aronson, the daughter of a successful international businessman, grew up in a world of privilege. She lived in London and New York,...
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The Universal Notebook: The rich versus the rest of us
Mitt Romney is so out of touch with the lives of everyday Americans that he thinks middle income means people who earn between $200,000 and...
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Global Matters: Don't let the political sleaze-mongers take Maine
It pains me to say it, but something fundamental has changed in Maine. The muck and mire of gutter politics has traversed the Piscataqua River,...
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Forecaster Forum: Say no to discrimination and yes to marriage equality
When I was 8 years old (circa 1960), my family took a vacation trip to Washington, D.C., and Williamsburg, Va. I have many fond memories...
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Letter: Tyll deserves support in Senate District 11
When I first met Chris Tyll earlier this year, I was immediately struck by his earnest modesty. For a guy in his early 30s, he...
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Letter: Freeport, not Scarborough, should be Falmouth's model
Bryan Dench argues in a Forecaster Forum that Falmouth should keep the outmoded planning that has made the Route 1 area such an ugly sprawling...
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Letter: Right goal, wrong strategy from Beem
While I agree with Edgar Allen Beem’s goal of ending hunger, as expressed in his column of Sept. 12, I believe his solution of a...
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Letter: Falmouth should re-elect Nelson
I am writing to express my wholehearted support for Rep. Mary Nelson in House District 112. Mary served on the House Education Committee when I...
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Letter: Re-elect Nelson as Falmouth state rep
As long-time Falmouth residents, we are proud to support state Rep. Mary Nelson for re-election. Mary’s focus on education, the environment and a business-friendly state...
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Letter: Criticism of Beem unwarranted
Recently, Mr.Leary, from Higgins Beach and “Away,” wrote a scathing note about Edgar Allen Beem. Leary stated that Ed writes “Nasty, mean-spirited, hate-filled” comments that...
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Barbara E. Anderson, 84: Volunteer with heart
YARMOUTH — Barbara E. Anderson, 84, died after a decade-long struggle with Alzheimer’s on Sept. 11, 2012, at Bay Square in Yarmouth. She was born in...
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Falmouth business offers EV charging
FALMOUTH — A local business has opened a new spot for residents to recharge their batteries. Their electric car batteries, that is. On Monday, TideSmart Global...
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Northern Meetings: Sept. 20-26
Cumberland Mon. 9/24 7 p.m. Town Council TH Falmouth Mon. 9/24 9 a.m. Veterans Memorial Committee American LegionMon. 9/24 7 p.m. Town Council THTue. 9/25 ...
