Sen. Teresa Pierce has shown leadership, expertise, compassion and common sense in the Maine Legislature. She has advocated strongly for affordable housing, pre-K through higher education, and a strong economy with a sensible and bipartisan budget. Pierce served as chair in the House on the all-important Appropriations Committee, she has been a leader for years […]
Forecaster letters
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Amy Kuhn will continue to protect reproductive care
I have known Amy Kuhn for many years as a parent, lawyer, town councilor and state representative (House District 111). She brings openness, intelligence and conviction to her work. If you have met her or worked with her, as I have, that is immediately apparent. I am grateful for the work she has done for […]
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Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Project Feed needs a temporary relocation
I am a volunteer at Project Feed, an emergency food pantry completely staffed by volunteers. The pantry, located at Woodfords Congregational UCC Church in Portland, has been serving clients since 1975. We distribute 1-2 tons of food each month. Due to extensive planned renovation at Woodfords Church, Project Feed needs to relocate on a temporary […]
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Letter: Amy Kuhn cares for the community as a whole
Please join us in supporting Amy Kuhn’s reelection to the State House representing District 111 (most of Falmouth). We have been fortunate to have her leadership first on the Falmouth Town Council and for the last two years as our state representative. She is a natural leader, always open to new thoughts and ideas with […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Keep plants trimmed back for sidewalk accessibility
It’s that time of year, summer is almost over, and the children will be going back to school. That means the bike brigades and walking groups will be starting up again. I routinely ride and walk around my neighborhood covering many streets and sidewalks. What I have noticed is the overgrowth of people’s bushes, trees […]
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Letter: Falmouth should speak up about pesticide ordinance
On Aug. 20 we attended a panel discussion at Falmouth High School regarding a proposed pesticide, herbicide and fertilizer ordinance. The panel consisted of three individuals with backgrounds in environmental practices and organic products and one president of a local professional lawn care company that follows state mandates and best practices when using synthetic products. […]
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Letter: Amy Kuhn is a diligent and dedicated representative
I first met Amy Kuhn when I joined the Falmouth library board, and she was leading the initial ramp-up for its renovation. I was very impressed with how she dynamically worked and connected with a wide array of local residents in helping to bring this to bear. Later, I had the good fortune to work […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Teresa Pierce keeps civility and works in timely manner
I’m voting to reelect Teresa Pierce to the Maine State Senate for a variety of reasons. We served together on the Falmouth Town Council where I saw both good reasoning and civility – even when we disagreed. As a state legislator, she has provided essential leadership in both matters of human services and education, two […]
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Letter: Sligo Road speed limit was unwisely increased
Recently, the speed on a portion of Sligo Road was increased from 35 mph to 45 mph. After so many years of driving on Sligo Road at the posted speed of 35 mph all the way – until the 25 mph sign – someone unwisely changed the speed from 35 mph to 45 mph. Why? […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Electoral College is what’s disenfranchising voters
Nancy Harman, in her July 9 letter (“Popular vote compact would disregard Mainers“) shows her own misunderstanding of how the national popular vote compact works. She claims that Maine voters would be ignored in favor of more populous states such as New York. She claims Maine voters would be disenfranchised by the NPV. This is […]