News in Scarborough/Cape Elizabeth

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

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

Letter: South Portland GOP lists candidates

Maine has come a long way in becoming more business friendly in the past couple of years. That opens up opportunity for people to have good jobs and to establish lifestyles that are more prosperous and worry free. We need to continue the good work that has been accomplished in Augusta. To ...

• Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 12:10 pm

Letter: Hamann in House District 123

This letter is to support Scott Hamann as state representative in District 123. I've had the pleasure of meeting with Scott several times and find his approach innovative, energetic, and refreshing. His concern for family, education and support for the middle class is consistent with his a...

• Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 11:50 am

Letter: De Angelis is good for South Portland

I have lived in Cape Elizabeth for eight years. I spend time in South Portland because it is a great place and life is good there. And one of the things that makes life good in South Portland is City Councilor Rosemarie De Angelis. I have known her since coming to Maine. Rosemarie is an incredibl...

• Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 11:00 am

Letter: Scarborough fundraiser a success

The Robbie Foundation wants to extend its appreciation and thanks to all of the business owners and members of the community who helped make our first annual Benefit Gala an amazing success. More than 75 people attended the event on Oct. 12 at the Black Point Inn in Scarborough. The ...

• Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 10:20 am