News in Falmouth

No Sugar Added: College is more memorable the 2nd time around

You know the saying, “time flies”? Well, the more mature I get (and I’m talking mature as measured by years on this planet, not as measured by my behavior), the more I do indeed believe that it’s going by not just at a quick trot, but at the equivalent of Mach 5. Th...

• Opinion •

Monday, October 8, 2012 at 2:30 pm

Letter: Outside money taints District 11 race

A recent news article exposed the insidious effect of out-of-state special-interest money in the state Senate District 11 race for the seat currently held by Sen. Dick Woodbury. These special interests are spending unlimited amounts of money to defeat Woodbury and pushin...

• Opinion •

Monday, October 8, 2012 at 1:10 pm

Letter: Enjoy supper, support the Falmouth Food Pantry

I moved to Maine from New Jersey and have lived in Falmouth for several years. One characteristic of this area that has really struck me is the community spirit exhibited by the people here – aiming for and receiving the best services, such as schools, fire and police departments, et...

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Monday, October 8, 2012 at 1:00 pm

Letter: GOP literature reflects poorly on Tyll

I have been dismayed by the misrepresentations made in many political ads this year, not only in the national elections, but also on the local level. A few weeks ago I received a political mailing about Chris Tyll, candidate for the state Senate in District 11, proclaiming, "Because of his effort...

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Monday, October 8, 2012 at 12:30 pm

Letter: Amused, confused by Beem's view of wealth

I'm both amused and confused by Edgar Allen Beem's recent column, "The rich vs. the rest of us." First, Mr. Beem seems to hold Mitt R...

• Opinion •

Monday, October 8, 2012 at 12:00 pm

Letter: Woodbury deserves a 2nd term in Senate

Please give thought to your vote this November in state Senate District 11.

• Opinion •

Monday, October 8, 2012 at 11:50 am

Letter: Sold on Tyll's message, methodology

The word cry-baby came to mind as I read Sen. Dick Woodbury doesn’t like the Clean Elections Law by which he chose to run. That option requires no work to fund a campaign; just take $20,000 of your taxes. And take it he did. Now Woodbury complains about the law, which he co-sponsored in 200...

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Monday, October 8, 2012 at 11:50 am

Arts Calendar: Oct. 10-21

Greater Portland Books & Authors Tuesday 10/9

Lifestyle •

Monday, October 8, 2012 at 11:40 am

Community Calendar: Oct. 10-21

Greater Portland Benefits Beards B-cause, participants grow beards from September to March to benefit the Cancer Community Center, visit MyStacheFightsCancer.com, beardsbcause@gmail.com. Friday 10/12

Community •

Monday, October 8, 2012 at 11:40 am

Letter: Soccer tourney reflects well on Falmouth

This past weekend, Falmouth Youth Soccer Association hosted the 18th annual Columbus Day Falmouth Fall Classic. This year over 150 teams and close to 2,000 boys and girls competed in over 250 games at the fields at Community Park and the high school campus, where there was competitive soccer from...

• Opinion •

Monday, October 8, 2012 at 11:40 am