Regarding John Balentine’s column of Nov. 13 (“Now more than ever, socialism’s evils need to be unveiled”), I am amazed and somewhat amused at the current penchant for the vilification of socialists and socialism. I am proud to pay my taxes for the following “socialist” programs; Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP benefits, heating assistance benefits, […]
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Letter: Balentine should come up with some valid facts
I am surprised, confused and indignant that the Forecaster continues to allow John Balentine to spout his conservative editorials. His latest diatribe against socialism (“Now more than ever, socialism’s evils need to be unveiled,” Nov. 13) is both simplistic and inaccurate in his examination of the nature of socialism. Balentine states that socialistic policies “choke […]
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Portland, SMCC build career ‘pipeline’ for new Mainers
The initiative is aimed at better preparing skilled immigrants for high-demand jobs in greater Portland.
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Portland councilors hear criticism of city’s proposed cannabis rules
Speakers question the plan to use a merit-based scoring system to award 20 retail marijuana licenses, saying it favors big businesses and could exclude people who already have invested significant time and money.
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Football: Bonny Eagle rumbles past Thornton for state crown
PORTLAND—”We’re the best team in the State,” said Bonny Eagle head coach Kevin Cooper. Normally, Cooper doesn’t talk like a Roman general standing atop a steaming heap of barbarian corpses…but can you blame him? BE’s State Championship battle vs. Thornton Academy was so freshly decided, his young soldiers’ victory shouts still echoed through Fitzpatrick Stadium. […]
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Crashes cause delays on Interstate 295 in Portland
One crash occurred near mile 6 southbound in Portland and a second one near mile 4.
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Police follow leads in Old Port armed robbery, purse snatching
Portland police say a robbery at gunpoint earlier this month in the Old Port and an attempted purse-snatching in the same area Sunday evening are connected.
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Foreside Financial to acquire U.S. Bancorp subsidiary
The Portland-based financial services outsourcing firm has been on an acquisition spree recently.
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Portland moves to share asylum-seeker funds with community groups
The city has invited organizations that helped support hundreds of asylum seekers during the summer to apply for some of the nearly $1 million donated to help the migrant families.
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Developer seeks permit to begin ambitious redevelopment on Portland waterfront
Portland Foreside Development Co. is proposing a new office building, the renovation of seven historic buildings, a public plaza and other retail, restaurant and residential uses on three development blocks at 58 Fore St.