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News in Falmouth

Portland jetport prepares for the worst

Emergency responders from Portland, South Portland and Gorham attend to "victims" – each with unique injuries and physical conditions – in the triage area of a disaster drill on Saturday at Portland International Jetport. The exercise also included emergency crews from Cumberland...

News •
Monday, May 20, 2013 at 11:30 am

The Universal Notebook: Pictures of childhood

One of the prize artifacts of childhood in our family is a photograph of my mother, age 4, standing on the wheel of Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis as it sat on the sands of Old Orchard Beach in July of 1927. Two months before, Lindbergh had made history by making the first n...

Edgar Allen Beem • Opinion •
Monday, May 20, 2013 at 11:00 am

Letter: Doyle offers management skill to Falmouth

I've known Michael Doyle for the last two years. He's a devoted father to his children and the sole caretaker of his nearly 96-year-old mother, who resides with him. As a retired educator and adjunct professor at Southern Maine Community College I have experience in public education and as...

• Opinion •
Monday, May 20, 2013 at 10:50 am

Letter: Yes on Question 1 in Falmouth

A yes vote on Falmouth Question 1, the proposed improvement plan for U.S. Route 1, will result in completing missing sidewalk links, building connecting sidewalks of consistent materials, constructing striped bike lanes, placing all existing overhead power lines underground and providing adequate...

• Opinion •
Monday, May 20, 2013 at 10:40 am

Abby's Road: Actually, you can go home again

The teacher who performed my daughter’s kindergarten screening was a college friend of my mother’s. My son attends day care with the children of my former high school classmates. My husband has closed deals using legal counsel whose son played soccer with my sister. One of the guys I ...

Abby Diaz • Opinion •
Monday, May 20, 2013 at 10:20 am

Letter: Doyle for Falmouth School Board

Falmouth’s school enrollment is flat. Seventy percent of rising property taxes are appropriated to the school budget. More money is being spent on fewer students. Municipal spending is flat and Nathan Poore should be commended. Many question Michael Doyle’s tactics as Fa...

• Opinion •
Monday, May 20, 2013 at 9:10 am

Letter: Counselor appreciates Langworthy's candor

I am writing to thank Mike Langworthy for his candor and honesty when writing about his experiences with depression ("Laughter is ...

• Opinion •
Monday, May 20, 2013 at 8:00 am

Letter: Falmouth candidate backs Route 1 project

I am writing in support of the Route 1 improvement project because it represents a much-needed face-lift and beautification project for a critical part of Falmouth. The new zoning and infrastructure improvements will encourage additional commercial and residential development, which is good for o...

• Opinion •
Monday, May 20, 2013 at 7:50 am

Letter: Falmouth shouldn't gamble on Route 1

I must comment on Question 1 on the Falmouth ballot. This proposed general obligation bond is a big deal. According to the town treasurer (in the brochure mailed to all residents), it has been “concluded that there will be sufficient funds to cover borrowing costs … because the Town ...

• Opinion •
Monday, May 20, 2013 at 7:50 am

Letter: Harrington, Bickerstaff for Falmouth School Board

Clare Harrington is a proven leader and ideal candidate for the Falmouth School Board. As a teacher and education consultant she has detailed knowledge of what works effectively and efficiently in a school system. From her professional life to organizing the PTO volunteers and supporting local yo...

• Opinion •
Monday, May 20, 2013 at 7:40 am
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