Mr. Balentine’s column last week got me thinking. Perhaps, in times of great duress, many people really do need spiritual guidance and find comfort in any sort of great overseeing power, whether mythical or not. The Greeks and the Romans were big on myths and look what happened to them. They both went broke. In the […]
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Letter: Vote for Caterina, Cloutier, McGee in Scarborough
This endorsement is mine alone and does not necessarily represent the opinion of the Scarborough Town Council, where I serve as vice chair. Nick McGee is chairman of the Scarborough Planning Board, where he has served for seven years. A parent of three children in Scarborough Schools, a small business owner and a homeowner and […]
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Letter: Disappointed Beem no longer with Forecaster
I was so saddened and disappointed to learn Edgar Allen Beem no longer appears in The Forecaster. The paper has been a wonderful source of local news and happenings since we moved to the Midcoast, just as a local weekly had been a similar source where we previously lived. The Forecaster was far superior because […]
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Letter: Vote Horch for House 49 in Brunswick
Brunswick voters in House District 49 have one of the most interesting and meaningful choices in years on the ballot to elect their representative to the Maine Legislature. It is not politics as usual in Brunswick this year. That’s because voters can choose a Green Independent with the best experience and commitment to our community […]
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Letter: Support Anderson for Scarborough Town Council
We met Jonathan Anderson and his family when we moved to Scarborough (and back to Maine) in 2017. We were immediately struck by his dedication and concern for his family, neighbors, our schools and the evolving needs of the town of Scarborough. We believe Jonathan, with his strong background in policy, process and finance, will […]
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Letter: Anderson would bring reason, compassion to Scarborough
I am writing to ask you to join me in supporting Jon Anderson for a seat on the Scarborough Town Council. As a single senior citizen, it is important to me that we elect people who will listen to ALL Scarborough residents – seniors living on a fixed income, as well as those with growing families […]
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Letter: Reelect Carney in Senate 29 to serve South Portland
I am proud to endorse Democratic candidate Anne Carney for Maine State Senate District 29. It is clear that our community matters to Anne. When a scholarship fund was created for South Portland students, Anne quietly contributed significantly, providing opportunity for a graduate who may not otherwise have access to higher education. As a state […]
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Letter: Carney is a strong, thoughtful leader
Maine needs thoughtful listeners and strong leaders to ensure that our state can overcome the challenges this pandemic has brought forth. Since 2018, Anne Carney has served in the Maine House of Representatives, where she has advocated for improvements in education, housing, health care, economic security and the environment. She has worked to ensure that […]
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Letter: Savage an intelligent, responsible choice for U.S. Senate
At a time when rudeness and lies have come to be expected from our leaders, it is good to see a candidate who has an honest, people-centered agenda. Lisa Savage, free from corporate money and power mongering, has a wise and workable plan. Her Senate campaign promotes reductions of medical costs, high-priced education, bloated military […]
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Letter: Balentine’s disdain is reader’s pet peeve
John Balentine is reliably contrary to anything that lends a hand to those in need. Like his fellow conservative trustafarians, he believes that Americans are basically lazy and disincentivized when they receive that $600 check. I suspect he has no children or close relatives whose lives have been rescued by that weekly check. He denigrates […]