Opinion

Letter: Beem wrong on Bonny Eagle

Whenever Edgar Allen Beem takes a position I find I seldom agree with him. His comments on the Bonny Eagle graduation are no exception. When an individual makes an effort to prepare and deliver a graduation speech, be it the valedictorian or an invited guest, waving at friends and b...

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Monday, June 29, 2009 at 9:10 am
Letter: Angered by Cardelli story

I will openly admit to feeling appalled and angry when I read your first article about Mr. Stephen Cardelli Jr. Certainly, you were swayed by the salacious nature of the details about Steve that you thought you uncovered. Perhaps holding off on publishing that part of your story would have all...

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Thursday, June 25, 2009
The Universal Notebook: Leave the kids alone

From what we read, the Bonny Eagle High School graduation was marred this year by school and police officials overreacting to the exuberance of youth. Told not to bounce beach balls during the ceremony, some boisterous graduates did anyway; one (who claims not to have participated) got bounced ...

Edgar Allen Beem • Opinion •
Monday, June 22, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Global Matters: When it comes to energy, east is east and west is west

I was delighted to read recently that governors of U.S. border states and premiers of neighboring Canadian provinces had convened and pronounced themselves committed to cooperation on both energy development and transmission. The governors noted that huge energy potential exists in...

Perry B. Newman • Opinion •
Monday, June 22, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Forecaster Forum: Who's drinking the school consolidation Kool-Aid?

According to Edgar Allen Beem ("The Universal Notebook," June 8), school leadership at School Administrative District 51 "could have (like the Yarmouth schools) sought high-performing exemptions" from school consolidation "had their educational leaders not drunk the con... 2

Betts Gorsky • Opinion •
Monday, June 22, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Forecaster Forum: First-term lawmaker recounts Legislature's accomplishments

The Maine Legislature finished it first regular session in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 13. It was a very challenging and productive session and I have learned much since I first took office in December. As a first-term legislator I am very pleased about the good work ...

Rep. Terry Morrison • Opinion •
Monday, June 22, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Letter: Dogs are family, too

I recently moved to Portland and was thrilled to find Willard Beach, a wonderful place for my 10-month-old son and my dog, Sydney. I was surprised to learn of the bitter conflict regarding dogs, especially when dogs only have access for four hours each day. My wife and I are physici...

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Monday, June 22, 2009 at 10:50 am
Letter: Falmouth put on a special event

We would like to thank Falmouth Town Manager Nathan Poore, the Police, Fire and EMS departments and Wendi O'Donovan for putting together the open house for special needs individuals at the Police Station. This event was held on Saturday, June 13, and it was a huge success. Our children were gi...

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Monday, June 22, 2009 at 10:10 am
Letter: Freeport pastor responds

Stephen Farrand's letter in response to my letter begs for correction. The most up-to-date English translations of the Bible use the word "drunkard" and not the word "alcoholic" because it's not simply referring to those who need treatment, but those who in recent weeks hav... 2

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Monday, June 15, 2009 at 12:20 pm
Editor's Notebook: Here's why the Police Beat goes on

Much of my typical workday is spent fielding phone calls and reading e-mail messages from people who want to be in the newspaper. They have stories to tell, businesses to promote or events to publicize, and our four print editions and new Web site are the ideal way to spread the word to 70,000 ...

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Monday, June 15, 2009 at 11:40 am