I am writing to endorse Kate Perrin for North Yarmouth Select Board. I have known Kate for several years and had the privilege of serving on the SAD 51 school board with her. She listens to all sides of a debate and asks pertinent questions of everyone. Kate is a strong leader who isn’t afraid […]
Forecaster letters
Letter: South Portland councilor out of line and out of touch
South Portland City Councilor Jocelyn Leighton no longer represents the city she is supposed to serve. Leighton’s seemingly never-ending quest to attack dog owners put her hostility to thousands of SoPo residents on display in shocking remarks last week. Her latest assault occurred during the May 17 City Council meeting, where she proposed an amendment […]
Letter: Elect trio of women to North Yarmouth board
I am thrilled to offer my support to Kate Perrin, Andrea Berry and Amy Haile for North Yarmouth Select Board. The changes in the Greater Portland area have reached our town now, but these three, highly qualified women bring vision and experience to the table. Importantly, they have articulated a clear vision for managing those […]
Letter: All signs point to rude candidate
Town Councilor Tommy Johnson is running for reelection, and he placed his political sign on my yard in Falmouth. I asked him to remove his sign and he threatened me with legal action and a $250 fine per sign (if I removed them), as the sign is in the public right-of-way, 5 feet from the […]
Letter: Juli clear choice for Falmouth School Board
Sara Juli and I hit it off instantly when we met at preschool in Falmouth years ago. After both being raised in Connecticut and later moving to New York City, we each somehow landed in Falmouth with our families with a sense of purpose and a clear vision for our families’ futures. Our shared passion […]
Letter: Voters should reject the status quo at the polls
A large group of North Yarmouth residents has worked for 16 months to improve and reform our municipal government. We saved Sharp’s Field from residential development, insisted on improved accounting and audit procedures, and passed a building cap in the Village. We lobby for land use ordinance and charter changes and point out problems with […]
Letter: Yarmouth candidate would reach out to residents if elected
I’m writing to introduce myself as a candidate for Yarmouth Town Council. I feel exceptionally lucky to be a homeowner and business owner in this town. With its natural beauty, rich history and close-knit community, Yarmouth is a truly special home. As a relative newcomer, I have been welcomed by many neighbor and am excited […]
Letter: Caterina would serve Scarborough well
I would like to express my support for Jean Marie Caterina for House District 126. We worked together as fellow town councilors for a number of years and several things stood out from that experience. Jean Marie always starts her analysis of a problem with what is best for the community and its citizens. For […]
Letter: Regan would be asset to School Board
Laurel Regan is running for the Falmouth School Board. I’m writing to share why I would like to see her elected. I have known Laurel for 14 years. We met working closely together at Barber Foods, and while our careers have taken us elsewhere, we have remained friends. Of all the people I’ve worked with […]
Letter: Scarborough track and field project off course
Are Scarborough voters considered idiots? Apparently, we are, according to the actions of the town officials residing at Town Hall. “The voters approved funding (November 2021) to replace the field and the track, not to exceed 1.9 million dollars.” So says Superintendent (Geoff) Bruno in a school letter dated May 5. But now town and […]