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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: Grover for Cumberland County commissioner

I am writing to ask you to consider voting for Mark Grover for Cumberland County Commissioner for District 3. Mark was a colleague of mine for over 12 years, and I believe that he would make an excellent commissioner. He is dedicated to community service, having been in the past a member of the G...

• Opinion •
Monday, October 22, 2012 at 1:00 pm

Letter: Lemonade isn't water; same-sex marriage isn't marriage

Once upon a time in a land far away there was a village that lived in peace and harmony. This village had a magnificent spring of fresh, clear water, and water was the drink of choice. Because of the nature of water and its special characteristics, its use was given special privileges. The...

• Opinion •
Monday, October 22, 2012 at 12:50 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: Wellen for Freeport town councilor

Since we need a fresh approach to government in Freeport, I am supporting Andy Wellen for District 4 town councilor. Andy would be a welcome addition to our Town Council because he understands the importance of community involvement and would do a good job of representing neighborhood concerns, a...

• Opinion •
Monday, October 22, 2012 at 10:30 am

Letter: Wellen for Freeport Town Council

District 4 residents have a chance to change the tone of the Freeport Town Council by electing Andy Wellen. I’ve known Andy for more than 25 years and I know he will bring his family values and his skills as a listener and collaborative decision-maker, gained over a long career as a social ...

• Opinion •
Monday, October 22, 2012 at 8:00 am

Letter: Freeport should elect Wellen

Freeport's District 4 has a choice to re-elect a 10-year incumbent or a political newcomer who has stepped forward to offer citizens a new perspective on Town Council. Andy Wellen states that supporting our schools, respecting the character of neighborhoods, and balancing the the desires of busin...

• Opinion •
Monday, October 22, 2012 at 8:00 am

Northern Meetings: Oct. 18-24

Cumberland

Community •
Thursday, October 18, 2012

Freeport elections stacked with incumbents, not contests

FREEPORT — Five municipal government candidates are unchallenged in November, and one more seat could remain vacant. Four of the five candidates for the open seats are also incumbents. Former educators and incumbents Karin Perlotto VanNostrand and John Morang are unchallenged ...

Will Graff • News •
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 9:20 am
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