Fri, May 24, 2013 ●
Bath • Harpswell • Topsham • Brunswick • Cumberland • North Yarmouth • Falmouth • Freeport • Portland • Cape Elizabeth • Scarborough • South Portland • Chebeague Island • Yarmouth

Opinion

  • Forecaster Forum: Tell dad you love him before it's too late

    Even though he died 24 years ago, hardly a day has gone by that my father hasn't crossed my mind. His was a premature death, two weeks shy of his 60th birthday, caused by a massive heart attack brought about by a blood clot passing through his aorta. Our family doctor told me death...

    Pekka Paavonpera • Opinion •
    Monday, June 15, 2009 at 11:20 am

  • The Universal Notebook: Confessions of a helicopter parent

    You should have seen my daughter Tess when I mentioned to her not long ago that when Robert Peary, destined to become the great Arctic explorer, graduated from Portland High School and went to Bowdoin College, his mother rented an apartment for them to share in Brunswick. Tess looke...

    Edgar Allen Beem • Opinion •
    Monday, June 15, 2009 at 10:30 am

  • Letter: No deal in Scarborough

    Contrary to recent public statements and reports in the press, the Scarborough Education Association never agreed to a 0 percent salary increase and there never was an agreement with the Scarborough Board of Education to freeze salaries for next year. In the course of contract negotiations, we...

    • Opinion •
    Monday, June 15, 2009 at 10:10 am

  • Letter: Appreciation for Falmouth voters

    To all Falmouth Voters, thanks for making the time to take an active roll in your local government. Approximately 1,400 of you ventured into the rain or voted absentee to have your voices heard. A special thank you to the 341 of you willing to support a new, independent voice as your represen...

    • Opinion •
    Monday, June 15, 2009 at 10:00 am

  • Letter: Nun sense on gay marriage

    The Rev. Sandy Williams' letter deserves comment. So does Bishop Joseph Malone's recent sermon at the Augusta Civic Center. Both men spoke about gay marriage. Williams said the bible equates our gay neighbors with thieves and idolaters. Malone warned us that allowing gay marriage would somehow ... 3

    • Opinion •
    Monday, June 15, 2009 at 9:50 am

  • Letter: Greely grads are great

    Congratulations to the Greely High School Class of 2009. As one of the chaperons of Project Graduation, I saw first-hand what wonderful young adults they are. They are respectful, caring, helpful, intelligent individuals. I heard from three different people at the Hallowell bowling/hockey facilit...

    • Opinion •
    Monday, June 15, 2009 at 9:40 am

  • Letter: Lobster roll goes a long way

    On behalf of the West End Neighborhood Association, I would like to thank everyone involved for the tremendous effort in helping us make the World's Longest Lobster Roll event on June 7 a success. I'd like to thank those who donated the ingredients for the food and those who provided logistical...

    • Opinion •
    Monday, June 15, 2009 at 9:20 am

  • Letter: Enforce the law of litter

    Look around. Are the streets, sidewalks, paths, parks and beaches litter and trash free? Doesn't this reflect poorly on the community and yourselves? The No. 1 offenders are cigarette smokers. No matter where you go, you'll find cigarette butts. Not only are these unsightly, but sti...

    • Opinion •
    Monday, June 8, 2009 at 4:40 pm

  • Letter: Keep church, state separate

    Rev. Sandy Williams' recent letter shows that he is out of his depth in matters of social science and civic policy. He claims that "most people would condemn" the same list of sinners mentioned by Paul of Tarsus in the New Testament. I beg to differ: alcoholics, as we now... 5

    • Opinion •
    Monday, June 8, 2009 at 4:20 pm

  • Letter: Support the SAD 51 budget

    We can't afford to not support the School Administrative District 51 school budget. If our schools fail, our community fails. If we support our schools our community thrives. It's that simple. As a selectman in North Yarmouth, I fully understand why individuals voted the school budget down. We ...

    • Opinion •
    Monday, June 8, 2009 at 4:10 pm
Read More . . . »