News in Yarmouth/Chebeague Island

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: 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...

• Opinion •

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

Letter: Economic practice vs. theory in District 11

I am writing in support of the candidacy of Chris Tyll for Maine Senate in District 11. His opponent is an independent, but since we have a two-party system, an independent legislator (no matter how nice or how smart) becomes irrelevant. He or she is only useful when one of the two parties...

• Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 11:50 am

Letter: Tyll and Jones for Falmouth

The folks of Falmouth have a clear choice of candidates for Maine Senate District 11 and House District 112. They are Chris Tyll and John Logan Jones. Both have demonstrated ability to lead. Both are veterans who served to protect our freedoms that we enjoy here in Maine...

• Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 11:40 am

Letter: Tyll on a mission in Senate District 11

State Senate District 11 candidate Christopher Tyll, Annapolis alum, successful businessman and former Navy SEAL, is always”on a mission.” A recognized leader, father of three, and husband to another Annapolis grad, his mission now is to represent you. You know that. You have seen him...

• Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 11:30 am