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Forecaster Forum: Say no to discrimination and yes to marriage equality

When I was 8 years old (circa 1960), my family took a vacation trip to Washington, D.C., and Williamsburg, Va. I have many fond memories of that trip, but the incident that sticks in my mind more than 50 years later is not so fond. We were in a public facility somewhere in Virginia –...

Russell Anderson • Opinion •
Monday, September 24, 2012 at 8:50 am

Letter: Criticism of Beem unwarranted

Recently, Mr.Leary, from Higgins Beach and “Away,” wrote a scathing note about Edgar Allen Beem. Leary stated that Ed writes “Nasty, mean-spirited, hate-filled” comments that are “consistently obnoxious.”   Just out of curiosity, Mr...

• Opinion •
Monday, September 24, 2012

Letter: Caterina for Scarborough state rep

With the upcoming November election approaching, there are decisions to be made. As a 19-year-old student at the University of Maine and Scarborough High School alum, I know the challenge students are facing. College students are facing constantly rising tuition, high school students are watching...

• Opinion •
Monday, September 24, 2012

Letter: Right goal, wrong strategy from Beem

While I agree with Edgar Allen Beem's goal of ending hunger, as expressed in his column of Sept. 12, I believe his solution of a tax on meals at restaurants is not necessarily the best appr...

• Opinion •
Monday, September 24, 2012

Letter: Volk brings compassion to the Legislature

Two years ago I wrote in support of Amy Volks' election in House District 127. As I feel compelled to write in support of her re-election, I remain typically very private politically. While I have been remarkably impressed with Amys' aggressive legislation and proactive agendas, I feel her human ...

• Opinion •
Monday, September 24, 2012

Letter: Independent Bishop in House District 123

The art of civil discourse, compromising and arriving at solutions that all involved can live with, is increasingly replaced by party dogma and rigid ideology from both sides of the isle. We can reverse this trend. I would like to bring Roger Bishop, the independent candidate in House District 12...

• Opinion •
Monday, September 24, 2012

Southern Meetings: Sept. 21-27

Cape Elizabeth

Community •
Friday, September 21, 2012

Milton F. Farnsworth, 93: Man of service, many talents

CAPE ELIZABETH — Milton F. Farnsworth, 93, of Cape Elizabeth, died Sept. 13 at the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough. He was born in Jonesport on Nov. 3, 1918, to Clara Dunning and Lester Farnsworth. Farnsworth graduated from Jonesport High School in 1936 and joined the Civilian Con...

Obituaries •
Friday, September 21, 2012

Bathhouse at Higgins Beach could cost Scarborough an extra $85K

SCARBOROUGH — The Town Council on Wednesday night authorized an extra $85,000 to cover potential cost overruns for the construction of the new Higgins Beach bathhouse. Additional costs could be seen if the town decides to make a few upgrades, including cement siding and solar panels,...

Will Graff • News •
Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 10:50 am

Senate District 7 candidates contrast on energy, business, welfare

CAPE ELIZABETH — It's been rapid turnover for voters in state Senate District 7, which will elect a senator Nov. 6 for the third time in two years. State Sen. Cynthia Dill, D-Cape Elizabeth, who won a special election in the district in May, is not seeking re-election because she is ...

Will Graff • News •
Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 9:30 am
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