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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

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
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