John Balentine’s definition of “real” American is confined to jingoist rhetoric about being willing to “fight for our freedom” and “measuring up to the Founders’ vision” (“Do you still desire freedom?”, July 1). That vision was for landed, white men to be free of foreign oppression. Balentine remains callously apathetic to the 400-year-old struggle of […]
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Letter: Preventing infection, preserving public health is the greater good
I am responding to John Balentine’s particularly uninformed “Here’s Something” column in the July 1 issue of The Forecaster. As a physician with many years of medical practice and having served in the USPHS Epidemic Intelligence Service during the beginning of the AIDS epidemic, I have acute sensitivity to ignorant refusal to observe essential principles […]
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Inspired by the outdoors, 3 Maine girls launch nonprofit to send kids to camp
Through their organization, Gratitude for Maine, the girls sell their original photography work to raise money for the Susan L. Curtis Foundation.
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Northern Meetings: July 8-15
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Mon. 7/12 5 p.m. Broadband Committee Mon. 7/12 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Recreation Center Wed. 7/14 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Town Hall Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Thur. 7/8 6 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Mon. 7/12 7 p.m. Town Council […]
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Falmouth kicks off 20th year of Concerts in the Park
An eclectic mix of music is on the schedule this summer.
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Falmouth announces Legacy, Citizen of the Year winners
David Halligan Sr. is the recipient of the town of Falmouth’s 2020 Legacy Award and Dorothy Blanchette has been named the Falmouth Citizen of the Year. Halligan, 92, who has lived in Falmouth for over 65 years, was the first man to serve as president of the elementary school PTA, was one of the founders […]
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Kuhn to lead Falmouth council for 3rd year
Amy Kuhn, who won a second term on the Falmouth Town Council June 8, was elected to serve as chairperson for a third year by the council at a June 21 meeting. Kuhn serves as chairperson of the Greater Portland Council of Government’s Metro Region Coalition and represents Senate District 25 on the Maine Municipal […]
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We Love to Eat: July 1
Free community meal – Wednesday, July 7, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food Services. An option for take out will also be available. Curbside Souper Supper – Friday, July 10, 5-6 p.m. and every second and fourth Fridays of the month. St. Mary’s Episcopal […]
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Northern Meetings: July 1-8
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 7/1 5 p.m. Facilities Committee Public Safety Building Mon. 7/5 5 p.m. Broadband Committee Mon. 7/5 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Recreation Center Wed. 7/7 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Town Hall Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Wed. 7/7 7 p.m. Lands and Conservation […]
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250 volunteers power PGA tournament in Falmouth
Yarmouth High School golfer Sebastien Martinez is one of the volunteers and he’s ready to score, watch and learn.