Elect Heather Abbott and David Craig to the Yarmouth Town Council. Local elections matter. Local leaders make crucial decisions that affect you, your family, your friends and your neighbors. The outcome of the Yarmouth town election on June 8 will decide how our community grows and develops. Your vote will make a difference in the […]
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Letter: Return Whitney Bruce to the Falmouth School Board
This letter is written in support of Whitney Bruce, who is running for reelection to the Falmouth School Board. I have known Whitney for two years. During that time, she ran for and was elected to the Falmouth School Board. She participated in a superintendent search, as well as working through difficult times caused by […]
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Letter: Is Balentine the best The Forecaster can do?
John Balentine’s May 7 column, “Portland cemetery reflects Maine unity,” simultaneously attempts to pose as a unifier while being a denier of white privilege, invoking the unity of humanity in death, with the Evergreen Cemetery in Portland as an example. John begins his “editorial” discussing recent tombstone tipping at Evergreen, attributing the event to male […]
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Letter: Balentine’s view of teen boys reflects conservative male reality
John Balentine’s profound column about Evergreen Cemetery made me sad (“Portland cemetery reflects Maine unity,” May 7). He is so right about male teenagers. I used to be one. Many of them do stupid, destructive things like calling other humans derogatory names, walking in on and ogling undressed teenage girls, grabbing women by what, prior to 2016, used […]
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Letter: Cahan deserves reelection to Falmouth council
I am supporting Hope Cahan for reelection to the Falmouth Town Council because of her commitment to civility and transparency in bridging divisions in our community. It is inevitable that residents will disagree on topics they feel passionate about. We have different backgrounds, different priorities and different philosophies about the role of town government. I […]
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Letter: Cahan has been a strong voice for Falmouth
During her first term on Falmouth’s Town Council, Hope Cahan brought a fresh perspective and years of expertise to issues facing Falmouth today. She proved that she is committed to balanced growth that preserves the unique character of our town. It’s not easy to find someone who can balance the two, but Hope does it […]
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Letter: Cahan strong proponent of low taxes, open talks
Hope Cahan is running for reelection to the Falmouth Town Council to continue working with us to plan Falmouth’s future and to protect our town’s environment, open space and unique character. During her three years on the council she has provided tax relief to seniors and initiated measures to reduce climate change. Hope has been […]
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Letter: Elect David Craig to Yarmouth Town Council
I’m supporting David Craig for Town Council in Yarmouth because he has shown great leadership on issues important to me and other seniors. David has always been very supportive of our efforts to make Yarmouth a more age-friendly community. He was instrumental in bringing the STAY (Senior Tax Assistance Yarmouth) program to town and supported […]
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Letter: Falmouth is fortunate to have Kuhn serve as councilor
We have known Councilor Amy Kuhn since she moved with her family to Falmouth almost two decades ago. She is a principled and dedicated mother, friend, volunteer and citizen who has always contributed to her community in countless ways. Falmouth has been fortunate to have Councilor Kuhn tirelessly advocating for its citizens and for its […]
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Letter: Falmouth town staff go above and beyond
Hundreds of volunteers have come forth to raise money for and assist in home deliveries for the closed food pantry, reinvent the operation of the shuttered library and maintain and manage the much-utilized trails and open spaces. And special kudos to our town staff who, in spite of their own personal COVID challenges, have shown […]