An engineering firm has been selected and a steering committee is being appointed for the project at the 141-acre site, which also was the scene of an infamous murder in 1901.
February 2020
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: The most polarizing candidates are Russia’s favorites
For the good of Americans and our democratic institutions, somebody other than Donald Trump or Bernie Sanders must be elected president.
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Posted inTimes Record Opinion
John L. Micek: Democrats can’t lose focus on battleground states
After a commanding performance in Nevada last weekend, the battle for the Democratic presidential nomination sure does seem to be swinging Bernie Sanders‘ way. With South Carolina and Super Tuesday now beckoning, there’s also a chance for the Independent senator from Vermont to further consolidate those gains. But some recent polling data suggests that both […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: MEA’s assault on Gorham Town Council ‘disgraceful’
The Maine Education Association’s recent assault on Gorham’s Town Council while representing Janet Kuech in her lawsuit against the town is disgraceful. The MEA’s lawyer, Jonathan Goodman, stated “instead of respecting the town voters and the rule of law, these town councilors have doubled down in their lawlessness.” Likewise, MEA President Grace Leavitt said, “We […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: Feb. 27
A Valentine mission The Missions Committee at West Gorham Union Church blessed the Police Department with bags of “survival sweets” for Valentines Day. David and Jennifer McCullough, Becky Phinney and her daughter, Grade 8 student Elizabeth Phinney. delivered the gifts. Each bag included Life Savers for the number of times police have been one; Smarties […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Letter: Amy Klobuchar for president
After the 2016 election, I grabbed a map of the U.S., searching for states in the middle with females in Congress who won in Trump districts. I found U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota. I spent many hours with her close friend from law school. She loved Amy, as did her other classmates. When your […]
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Maine Republicans pressured USM to punish ‘rogue’ professor
University officials defend their actions surrounding the 2018 controversy to offer class credit for protesting Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination, while critics say the response went too far in pandering to Republican lawmakers.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Get tougher on travelers who carry loaded guns at jetport
I draw your attention to two articles in the Portland Press Herald of Feb 22. A headline in the Local & State section, Page B1, was “Another loaded gun found at jetport.” It seems that a Mainer was stopped at the Portland airport security checkpoint trying to board an aircraft with a loaded handgun in […]
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Letter to the editor: Vote to safeguard our future – vote ‘no’ on 1
On March 3, all Maine voters registered in any or no political party may vote on Question 1. This referendum seeks to overturn legislation that does not permit religious or philosophical exemptions for school vaccinations. Those who don’t support vaccinating children have raised significant funds and covered the highways with signs that inaccurately portray vaccination […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Letter: Vote No on Question 1 to protect public health
As health care providers in our schools and community we believe in primary prevention with vaccinations. Overwhelming data proves that vaccines are safe, effective and protect the health of all. Maine has the fourth-highest rate of vaccine opt-outs in the nation. This put our schools and community immunity below the safe threshold for outbreaks of […]