Opinion

Letter: Vote for Fred

Before voting on June 9, ride around town and see Falmouth's beauty and assets. From the clear waters of the Presumpscot to pristine lakes, observe the results of hard work by Falmouth citizens. Fred Chase worked as hard as anyone. Breathe deeply the river air and thank Fred that yo...

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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Letter: Callous commentary

I am of the opinion that the author of Police Beat went overboard in the April 30th issue of the Forecaster. It is disappointing to read the public humiliation of a local parent. I understand that the arrest is public information, but was it necessary to portray this mother of three in this manner? ...

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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Letter: Where everybody knows your name

As a Cumberland resident, and a member of Atlantic Regional Federal Credit Union, I am urging the voters in my town to vote say "yes" on Question 1 on June 9. This organization is a small, local, non-profit financial institution. The credit union has met with the citizens ...

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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Letter: The Falmouth bubble

I'm so delighted that I live in a Falmouth insulated bubble. So, $2.8 million for another indoor ice rink? While you're at it, why don't we close Route 1 from Depot Road to Bucknam Road and build an indoor covered swimming pool to attract winter tourists. Obviously no one in Falmou...

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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Letter: Vote for Joe

In his three years on the Town Council Joe Wrobleski has been a leader in the effort to achieve a workable balance between promoting economic growth and preserving the quality of life that defines Falmouth. Joe is now running for re-election and I urge you to support him. Joe has s...

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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Letter: Wrobleski, a leader

Want a Town Councilor who diligently researches issues? Want a Town Councilor who asks well-thought-out questions? Want a Town Councilor who listens to all sides of an issue before voting? You already have one: Joe Wrobleski. Joe has been an outstanding councilor for thr...

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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Letter: Campbell for school board

We are writing to ask for your support for Karen Campbell as a candidate for MSAD 51 School Board. Karen is a Cumberland resident and a mother of three children currently in grades 5, 8 and 11. She has experienced through her children the K-12 curriculum in the MSAD 51 district. She is an effe...

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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Letter: Wrobleski, a thoughtful public servant

We would like to encourage Falmouth voters to reelect Joe Wrobleski to the Town Council. Joe has been active in our community since he and his family moved to Falmouth in 1992. He and his wife Sara have two daughters in the Falmouth school system. He has coached soccer for Falmouth Community Program...

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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Letter: Vote Wrobleski, Armitage

I am writing to encourage Falmouth voters to support Town Councilors Joe Wrobleski and Will Armitage on June 9. Wrobleski has worked tirelessly on such issues as natural resource protection, transparent governance and effective land use planning. Armitage has been an effective chairman and has pro...

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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Letter: Salvation Army isn't charitable to all

Having just read Kate Bucklin's article on VIA Group's efforts to promote the Salvation Army, I feel that some pertinent information was omitted. The Salvation Army, contrary to popular opinion, is not a charitable organization. It is a fundamentalist religious denomination that has helped spon...

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Monday, May 18, 2009 at 11:10 am