News in Cumberland/North Yarmouth

The Universal Notebook: For love or money shouldn't matter

Lately the media has been indulging in a feeding frenzy over the case of a Kennebunk Zumba instructor who allegedly provided a little extracurricular workout for some of her male clients. The focus of all the prurient public interest has been “The List,” a roster of the woman&r...

Edgar Allen Beem • Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 3:30 pm

Global Matters: Electing King will show Maine gets it

Let’s get right to it. Maine voters should elect Angus King to the United States Senate. King alone among the candidates possesses the temperament, the profile, and the acumen to advocate effectively for Maine people and to continue an important tradition of independent, honorable, m...

Perry B. Newman • Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 3:20 pm

Forecaster Forum: Reject the status quo, reclaim the future

One of life’s truer sayings is, “Past is prelude.” It reminds us that our history can be our future, that our past mistakes can be repeated – unless we make deliberate, thoughtful efforts to change course, to chart a new direction, to seek fair winds and following sea...

Cynthia Dill • Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 2:40 pm

Forecaster Forum: Independence in the Senate is an asset, not a liability

The United States Senate is called “the world’s greatest deliberative body,” a venerable institution where great men and women throughout history have participated in the exchange of big ideas that made America great. Debate and compromise have never been easy, but they&r...

Angus King • Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 2:40 pm

Forecaster Forum: Leadership must work for Maine's working people

One of Maine’s hallmark industries is struggling, and what they need right now more than anything is leadership. On a recent rainy Thursday night, I drove to Rockland to spend time with some of our lobstermen. The Maine Lobstermen’s Association held a candidates meeting to brie...

Charlie Summers • Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 2:40 pm

Community Calendar: Oct. 24-Nov. 4

Greater Portland Benefits Apple Pie Fundraiser, to benefit Cumberland/North Yarmouth Community Food Bank, pies will be delivered on or before Nov. 18, order by Nov. 9, mpshaw1@gmail.com or 829-4687. Thursday 10/25

Community •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 1:20 pm

Letter: Grover for Cumberland County commissioner

I am writing to ask you to consider voting for Mark Grover for Cumberland County Commissioner for District 3. Mark was a colleague of mine for over 12 years, and I believe that he would make an excellent commissioner. He is dedicated to community service, having been in the past a member of the G...

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Monday, October 22, 2012 at 1:00 pm

Letter: State rep endorses Kumiszcza, Tyll

As my final term in the Maine House winds down, I want to express my sincere appreciation for the privilege of representing the residents of District 108. I have worked very hard to represent all of citizens of District 108 and will truly miss the diverse issues and public policy work. I a...

• Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 1:00 pm

Letter: Value Tyll's military experience

As a retired military aviator, I have a keen sense of what qualities define a leader. I have led aviators into harm’s way during Desert Storm and I think I have some insight into what it takes to be a leader. Chris Tyll is the leader that Maine needs. A decorated N...

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Monday, October 22, 2012 at 12:40 pm

Arts Calendar: Oct. 24-Nov. 4

Greater Portland Call for Art The Society for East End Arts is looking for artists to participate in its annual Holiday Sale, Art on the Hill, to be held Nov. 30-Dec. 2 at East End School in Portland; register at SEAportland.org.

Lifestyle •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 12:10 pm