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  • The Universal Notebook: Is there hope for Obama?

    Republicans tend to think that all Democrats love President Barack Obama and follow him blindly into the hopeful future. Not so. Especially not now. When then-Sen. Obama first announced that he was running for the presidency, my initial reaction was that he lacked the essential expe...

  • Abby's Road: The challenges of gift giving

    I like to give gifts that can be measured calorically. In my book, you haven’t really said thank you, or Happy Birthday, or sorry about your appendix, if you haven’t handed over a bottle of wine, or a cake made of cookies, or the gluten-free brownies you doubt are at all enjoyable.

  • Letter: Governali has talent, energy for Cape

    Cape Elizabeth is fortunate for a host of reasons, not the least of which is the collection of exceptional talent ready to devote time and energy to the challenges we face. Frank Governali is just such a person and we were thrilled to learn that he's willing to contribute his unique talents to...

  • Letter: Re-elect Lennon in Cape Elizabeth

    I am writing to urge the voters of Cape Elizabeth to re-elect Sara Lennon to the Town Council. Sara has been a thoughtful, intelligent voice on the council during her first term. She is a good listener, open to hearing all sides, asks the right questions, and advocates effectively on the issues th...

  • Letter: Bath needs Conservation Commission

    City Planner Jim Upham and the persevering group of Bath citizens who volunteered four years of meetings to compile public input and write up the community's long-term vision into a Comprehensive Plan deserve our praise for an outstanding piece of work. Having adopted it, the City Council and the Pl...

  • Letter: Christie for Cape School Board

    We urge you to support John Christie for School Board in upcoming Cape Elizabeth elections. As a father of first- and third-graders, John has a long-term personal interest in the quality of our schools. John is a thoughtful, patient person who is open to hearing different perspectives when d...

  • Letter: Brigham backs Hillman in Cape election

    Beware the single-minded, single-agenda candidate for elected town office. In challenging times, the citizenry is better served by a team of super-heroes than a collection of lone stars. Cape Elizabeth needs people like David Hillman on the School Board. He is a thoughtful, deliberate decisi...

  • Letter: Scarborough right to rein in horse owners

    I would like to thank the Scarborough Town Council and everyone who responded positively to the changes being made to the "horses on the beach" ordinance, which will now require the display of a large, visible permit number by all horse riders on the beach. Hopefully the visible permit wi...

  • Letter: Keep Willard Beach open to all

    In 1989, when I moved to the Willard Square area, I began walking on Willard Beach regularly, mostly in the early mornings before I went to work. What a privilege and joy to be able to experience such beauty. The other "regular strollers" were friendly, welcoming and respectful not only to...

  • Letter: Keep Willard Beach unique

    We have been homeowners in South Portland for 2 1/2 years. We visited many coastal communities before deciding the city offered both the sense of community and recreational areas that we wanted our children to experience. We are pleased to have met many friendly residents and enjoy patronizing the...