L.L.Bean promotes itself as an advocate of the great outdoors, touting their annual contributions to the National Park Service and to The Nature Conservancy. But another perspective is sung by Marcia Taylor of Third Act Maine: “L.L.Bean ain’t so green / Let me tell you what I mean / It’s their Citibank credit card / […]
Forecaster letters
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Letter: We must do better to address poverty and homelessness
Last week, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to uphold an ordinance banning people from sleeping or camping in public spaces. Over the past few years, poverty has become increasingly visible in Portland. A walk through downtown Portland reveals many homeless people living on our streets. Poverty is often invisible, which is part of why homeless […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Letter: Popular vote compact would disregard Mainers
Yarmouth state Rep. Art Bell’s Legislative Update stated that rural communities would have “equal sway” in in the outcome of elections if his national popular vote compact were enacted by enough states. That assertion is ludicrous. Maine, with a population of 1.385 million, would be ignored in favor of populous states such as New York […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Letter: 2024 Drive Fore Kids had big impact
We are judged by the company we keep. Drive Fore Kids, one of Maine’s largest multi-day events to benefit the MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital and Dempsey Center, took place June 20-23 at Falmouth Country Club. The second annual Drive Fore Kids celebrity golf tournament and new “Down on the Range” concert featuring 12 O/C, […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Change in Sligo Road’s speed limit is dangerous
Sligo Road in North Yarmouth is a quiet country road which essentially goes nowhere and has a dead end. There are many pedestrians, runners and dog walkers who share the road and seem to outnumber the vehicles on the road. There are no shoulders which would make this road sharing more safe. Sligo Road does, […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Thanks to all involved in Falmouth election
The recent election in Falmouth warrants a number of thank-you’s: to the many people who came out on a beautiful Tuesday or voted early, exercising our fundamental right to vote; to the staff and volunteers, once again impeccably led by Town Clerk Ellen Planer, who made the process hassle-free and efficient; and to the candidates […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Removing Royal River dams bad for North Yarmouth Fire Department and recreation
As a resident of North Yarmouth several issues have risen to my attention. One of these is the plan to remove the dams on the Royal River. I disagree with this for many reasons. First, there has been little attention to the thoughts and concerns of residents. Second, a former firefighter mentioned that the Fire […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Letter: Medicare should cover anti-obesity medication
Rural communities across Maine are grappling with growing disparities in accessing health care services. We are the nation’s oldest and most rural state, meaning issues related to health care impact Maine disproportionately. Having lived in both rural Maine and Cumberland County, I can attest to how these gaps are accelerating. Among the issues in closing […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Reelect Abbott, a proven leader for Yarmouth
As a Yarmouth resident deeply interested in how our community prepares for a vibrant and healthy future, I will be voting to reelect Heather Abbott for Yarmouth Town Council. Heather is a proven leader with a clear vision for moving us forward. Heather actively creates space for all voices to be heard. Her push to […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Kline is informed and excellent choice for Falmouth School Board
I’ve watched and listened to Bob Kline come to a dozen committee meetings in Falmouth over the last year and present informed, analytical, proactive comments and concerns in an amiable, compelling way. From interacting with him as he prepared his candidacy for school board, I found him receptive to feedback; well advised in his outreach, […]