I am proud to support independent candidate Anne Gass for the Maine House of Representatives (District 104). As a civil engineer and active outdoorsman, I’ve met few who care as much about developing our community, with an eye toward accessibility, health, vibrancy and environmental impact, as Anne. On the Gray Bike-Ped Committee, Anne spearheaded Gray’s […]
Karen Kreworuka
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Letter: Gass has can-do attitude needed in Augusta
Anne Gass is running as an independent representing House District 104, New Gloucester and part of Gray. Anne has a can-do attitude and has spent countless hours volunteering her time to lead children’s plays and learning groups, and also on the school board and Town Council. Anne showed her empathy for others when she opened […]
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Letter: Fay is caring member of community she serves
I’m proud to say I’ll be voting for Jess Fay in November. I want someone in the Legislature who will work for me, my community and my state. Jess knows the needs of her community because she is part of it. She’s volunteered for the children’s program at the library. She gardens an extra plot […]
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Mainewhile: Substitute teaching is a pretty sweet gig
A lot of the collective day-to-day chaos from COVID has (thankfully) simmered down since last school year. Vaccines are widely available, masks are plentiful (and optional), and trips to the grocery store no longer feel like a tactical operation. One thing that hasn’t changed much though, is the lack of substitute teachers. If a teacher […]
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Life Unwound: Connection cultivates creativity – and community
I sit here rereading one of my favorite books about writing, creativity and life: Nancy Coleman’s “Wide Open Writing: Embrace Your Creative Genius.” I read it often because Nancy is my friend, my teacher, a confidante, a wise and kind woman deep of soul and heart. As in so many things we do, I read […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: School board will be good fiscal stewards of school budget
I urge my fellow city residents to join me in voting yes on Question 5 to allow the Portland Board of Public Education to set the school budget before sending it directly to voters. Not only do our elected school board members best understand the needs of students and schools, they have proved themselves to […]
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Arts Calendar: Oct. 20-27
Music Oct. 20 Anni Clark: 6:30 p.m., Lenny’s, 1274 Bridgton Road (Route 302), Westbrook. lennyspub.com Oct. 21 Singer/songwriter Slaid Cleaves: 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. stonemountainartscenter.com. Eric Marcs & Solid Ground: 8 p.m., Erik’s Church, 824 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. erikschurch.com. Oct. 22 Motor Booty Affair: 6 p.m., Music on Main, 144 Main St., Bridgton. musiconmainebridgton.com. Oct. 26 […]
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Southern meetings: Oct. 21-28
Cape Elizabeth Tues. 10/25 6:30 p.m. School Board Workshop Cape Elizabeth High School library Tues. 10/25 7 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Town Hall Wed. 10/26 7 p.m. Candidates Night – State Elections Town Hall Scarborough Tues. 10/25 9 a.m. Senior Advisory Committee Municipal Building & Zoom Tues. 10/25 6:30 p.m. Transportation Committee Municipal Building […]
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Northern meetings: Oct. 20-27
Cumberland Fri. 10/21 3-6 p.m. Community Food Pantry Town Hall Mon. 10/24 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Tues. 10/25 6:30 p.m. Housing Task Force Town Hall Wed. 10/26 6 p.m. Town Council and Planning Board workshop Town Hall Falmouth Thur. 10/20 7 p.m. Harbor Committee Town Hall Council Chambers Mon. 10/24 7 p.m. Town […]
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Letter: Kuhn’s commitment is deeply rooted
I have known Amy Kuhn for over 20 years and have always admired her deeply rooted commitment to community. As a Falmouth Town Council member and chairwoman, she has worked tirelessly to represent all of her constituents and to tackles issues – the momentous and the everyday – head on. She consistently does the homework, […]