As an independent, my loyalty isn’t to any party. I always vote for the candidate who best represents me/my interests. We love living in Raymond among the woods next to a lake. In the past few years, the environmental health of our beloved lakes region was at risk due to both actual and proposed construction […]
Lakes Region Weekly opinion
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Letter: Vote wisely to protect Social Security’s future
Your Social Security is on the line this election. In Maine, 95% of retired Mainers 65-plus receive Social Security benefits and more than 360,000 individuals collect Social Security. I hope voters will keep Social Security in mind this election season. Mainers rely heavily, even entirely, on their Social Security benefits. A recent AARP survey of […]
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Mainewhile: Housing needs and solutions come in all shapes, sizes
Housing, housing, housing! Everyone is talking about housing right now. It makes sense. Housing is a big need right now. “Need” is an interesting word to use as a place to start. What does a person “need” in a home? I think it probably varies by the person. There is “shelter,” and then there is […]
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Through My Lens: Traditions of the fleeting summer season connect us
Thank you, Maine, for another amazing summer. This summer, I joined a community of longtime Mainers, nestled in their cabins off the dirt roads of Shady Nook in Trenton. The driveways led to the peaceful Union River Bay, with a stunning view of Blue Hill where the sun set in golden hues behind the hill’s […]
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Letter: Medicare Savings Program expansion will help lower costs for seniors
Every Mainer deserves to be able to age with dignity. But when I speak with many older constituents in our community, I often hear from people who are struggling to make ends meet. They’re worried about affording to age in their own homes, paying for groceries and keeping up with their monthly bills. One of […]
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Mainewhile: Where are you from? It’s a complicated question
“Where are you from?” Such an interesting question. On the one hand, I think it is absolutely fundamental to the human experience to ask this. It is rooted in the primal idea of “clan,” the big question of “friend or foe?” I think about all of the many cultures where when people meet, they greet […]
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Election letters deadline
Letters to the Editor endorsing candidates in the Nov. 5 election must be limited to 150 words. The deadline for submission is noon Oct. 17. Email to: editor@theforecaster.net.
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Letter: Sen. Teresa Pierce values child care and education
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 […]
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Letter: Reelect Tim Nangle to improve nurse-to-patient ratios
Two years ago, Tim Nangle was elected as my state senator, representing parts of Westbrook, as well as Casco, Frye Island, Raymond and Windham. One of the reasons I’m supporting him for reelection is his work to improve nurse-to-patient ratios in Maine hospitals. As a former RN, I can attest to the legitimate impact of […]
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Mainewhile: Life is a balance of loss, grief, joy and adjustments
Sept. 11 is a day of national mourning. This year marked the 23rd anniversary of the awful, sad, mind-boggling day when terrorists took so many lives. Moments in history like that, the big traumas, they leave a really big scar. You remember where you were. I was home, snuggled up with my not-quite-1-year-old baby. He […]