I currently proudly serve as the state representative for Cumberland, Chebeague Island and Long Island, and with many mixed feelings have decided not to run for another term. The decision to step down was made all the more easy when I knew that an exceptionally qualified and motivated candidate was interested in running. Christina Mitchell […]
Forecaster letters
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Letter: Hall and Olivares have shared vision for excellence in Yarmouth schools
Please join me in supporting Kellie Hall and Sarah Olivares for the Yarmouth School Committee. Together, they have a shared vision for and commitment to equity and excellence in our schools. Hall and Olivares value a fact-based curriculum and strong STEM teaching. They trust educators to engage students, challenge perspectives and to equip Yarmouth’s young […]
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Letter: Cronan is committed to Falmouth schools
We are longtime residents of Falmouth who have been active in the Falmouth school system and whose four children attended the Falmouth schools K-12. Through this exposure, we have come to realize that the high quality of the Falmouth school system depends on consistent community engagement. We have known Bridget Libby Cronan for many years […]
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Letter: Zamer would bring personal, professional experience to Falmouth School Board
I write in support of Leslie Zamer’s candidacy for the Falmouth School Board. Please vote for her on June 11. Every community needs people who are willing to serve the public and we are fortunate that Zamer has personal and professional experience that will be an asset for serving our community. Zamer is an involved […]
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Letter: Speak up soon to oppose Falmouth housing project
On May 29, the Falmouth Town Council will decide whether to sell land to a developer or to delay and implement workforce housing for town employees. Supporting the building of $425,000, three-story, 1,000-square-foot townhomes does not support workforce housing – town employees cannot afford them. A group of Falmouth residents has been trying to persuade […]
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Letter: Reelect Abbott and Craig to Yarmouth Town Council
The Yarmouth Democratic Committee is pleased to endorse incumbents Heather Abbott and David Craig for Yarmouth Town Council. Over the past three years, councilors Abbott and Craig have championed initiatives that support Yarmouth’s natural environment, outstanding schools and affordable housing while being mindful of the social and economic challenges in the community. Under their leadership, […]
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Letter: Calls for deportation aimed only at illegal immigrants
Abdi Iftin’s April 23 article, “Stop shouting about deporting us – we’re here to stay,” shares his distress, as a legal immigrant, hearing the word “deport” in a country of “diversity and inclusion.” He considers the word “emotionally draining,” “deeply unsettling,” and he feels “disheartened.” However, in this nation of laws, the call for deportation […]
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Letter: With Gorham development, bypass needed for added traffic
My name is Hans Hansen. My wife and I built a 25-acre business park at South Gorham Crossing. As part of this business park, a medical facility, a daycare and Cumberland Farms have been developed. In addition, three mixed-use lots, 12 senior house lots and walking trails with rest areas have been approved by the […]
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Letter: One person, one vote is how elections should be
Nicolas Hamlin, in his letter of April 9 (“National popular vote system is election tampering“) seems to think there is something “devious” about the person with the most number of votes actually winning an election. Huh? Does he really not understand the concept of one person, one vote? And that each vote counts equally, no […]
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Letter: Alternatives to Gorham Connector must be studied
The Maine Turnpike Authority’s proposed highway spur to Gorham is an irreversible mistake. It will ruin our village center and local economy, create sprawl, and will not solve our traffic problem. The Gorham Town Council should vote to withdraw from the agreement it signed two years ago with the turnpike authority. The costs of this […]