Opinion

Letter: Falmouth councilor backs Anderson, Harrington, Bickerstaff

Falmouth has a long tradition of having qualified, reasonable people serve as town councilors. We may not always agree on the issues, but those who have been elected generally come to the table with the best of intentions, prepared and engaged. Falmouth voters have been well-served by a collabora...

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Monday, May 20, 2013
Letter: Change the face of Route 1 in Falmouth

What is Falmouth lacking? As a resident and father of three young children, my answer is “not much.” The schools are excellent, our neighborhoods are fantastic places to live, we have access to lakes, the ocean, the Audubon Center, a great town library – I could go on for a...

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Monday, May 20, 2013
The Universal Notebook: The government is us, governor

“The government is what we call ourselves when we agree to work together,” retired U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., told an audience at Colby College in Waterville last month. The problem of partisan gridlock in Washington, Frank explained, is not a function of Republicans and ...

Edgar Allen Beem • Opinion •
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 2:50 pm
The View From Away: Laughter is the best medicine (followed closely by therapy and psychotropic meds)

One of the more enlightening aspects of my Canadian adventure, and a reason I will have a soft spot for Canada long after this job ends, is the experience of working without the specter of depression looming over my head all the time. The clinical kind, I mean. I still get plenty of the ga...

Mike Langworthy • Opinion •
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 2:30 pm
Policy Wonk: Balanced tax reform eludes Woodbury, 'Gang of 11'

It is not the boldness of the reforms that is troubling about LD 1496, the set of tax reforms proposed by the so-called "Gang of 11" and its principal architect, Yarmouth independent Sen. Richard Woodbury. It is the breadth of the legislation. The number of moving parts (proposed changes) ...

Orlando Delogu • Opinion •
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 2:20 pm
Forecaster Forum: Putting aside politics to reform Maine's tax code

What happens when one independent, five Democrats and five Republicans decide to leave their politics at the door in the name of Maine’s well being? A chance at real and meaningful reform is created. By now you have probably heard a good deal about the so-called “Gang of 11,&rd...

Rep. Mark Dion, Rep. Sara Gideon and Rep. Amy Volk • Opinion •
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 1:10 pm
Superintendent's Notebook: Portland schools encourage students to commute by foot, pedal

They picked the prettiest day of spring for National Bike and Walk to School Day on May 8. Hundreds of children in the Portland Public Schools participated, and so did I. Our district is promoting biking and walking as one of several initiatives to encourage sustainability. I began my day ...

Emmanuel Caulk • Opinion •
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 12:50 pm
Letter: Campbell for SAD 51 Board of Directors

I am writing to support Karen Campbell’s election to the School Administrative District 51 School Board. In addition to serving on the board in previous years, Karen has been a committed volunteer in the classroom, for Arts Alliance, for Foundation 51, and for the athletic boosters. She is ...

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Monday, May 13, 2013 at 11:50 am
Letter: School Board drops the ball in SAD 51

I attended the May 6 School Administrative District 51 board meeting and was concerned by my observations. The clear division in the board and inability to work together, which began in June 2012, continues. My hope and expectation is that all matters are dealt with between the co-chairmen, super...

Mo Mehlsak • Opinion •
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 11:40 am
Letter: SAD 51 board fails to put students first

I was dismayed to see that last week's story on the School Administrative District 51 School Board meeting did little to clarify facts and much...

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Monday, May 13, 2013 at 11:30 am