Shady Maple Farm hosts Christmas play Karl and Jocelia Hartwell hosted “Christmas in the Barn” on Sunday at their Shady Maple Farm on Sebago Lake Road. A cast from the Faith Lutheran Church in Windham produced a living Nativity play in the barn. Besides angels, shepherds and wise men, the production had the flavor of […]
2006
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Quinn's Corner
Rejoice, o ye suburbs. Now that the far-seeing city council of the 800-pound municipal gorilla in our midst, Portland, has restricted from the environs of that fair city any new business wearing the scarlet letter of “national chain,” ye have unparalleled opportunity. With the business scene of that fair city protected from the invasion of […]
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Mercy Hospital births
The following births occurred recently at Mercy Hospital, Portland: Chloe Shawn Hanscom was born Sept. 13, 2006, to Christine Adams and David Hanscom of Buxton. Grandparents are Mary and Bill Dow of Scarborough and Terry and David Hanscom of Baldwin. Great grandparents are Verna Dow of Buxton and Betty Blanchard of Winslow. Gwen Marie Schroeder […]
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Mercy Hospital births
The following births occurred recently at Mercy Hospital, Portland: Chloe Shawn Hanscom was born Sept. 13, 2006, to Christine Adams and David Hanscom of Buxton. Grandparents are Mary and Bill Dow of Scarborough and Terry and David Hanscom of Baldwin. Great grandparents are Verna Dow of Buxton and Betty Blanchard of Winslow. Gwen Marie Schroeder […]
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Blazes stop Stags for first win
The Westbrook High girls used a 16-3 quarter to distance themselves from Cheverus and the Blazes prevailed in a 52-41 win over the Stags on Tuesday evening in Portland. The Blazes (1-3) had a 25-18 lead at the break that they pushed to 41-21 advantage entering the fourth quarter. Audrey Shutts led all scorers with […]
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Family of missing Buxton girl launches Web site to aid in search
The parents of Coreen Wiese, the Buxton girl missing since last month, have launched a Web site as a part of a public plea to locate their daughter. “Please help us find Coreen and bring her home safely,” Wesley and Cindy Wiese said in a message. “We all love Coreen very much and are missing […]
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Chopin Club Christmas program The Chopin Club met Dec. 12 at the home of Marion Rich for its Christmas program and gift swap. Juni Dugas, program chairwoman, shared Christmas customs from several countries including Italy, Germany and New Zealand along with the United States. Janice Beattie, Marge Cutter, Dugas, Louise Leighton, Marion Rich and Ruth […]
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Accident claims life of police volunteer
A Scarborough man, who used his spare time to help keep his community safe, was killed after a car struck him on Thursday night (Dec. 14). Jim Durant, 67, died as a result of head injuries on Friday evening (Dec. 15), said Scarborough Police Chief Robert Moulton. Police said Durant was injured after Elizabeth Coughlin, […]
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Cabela's to get tax deal
A multi-million dollar financing deal with the developers of the Cabela’s project on Haigis Parkway is expected to be approved Wednesday by the Scarborough Town Council. Meeting after The Current’s deadline, councilors are expected to approve amendments to the Haigis Parkway Tax Increment Financing district, or TIF, that would give $8.25 million back to the […]
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Business networking even Jan. 4
“Business After 5” is sponsoring a business networking opportunity Thursday, Jan. 4, from 5-7 p.m., at Howard Johnson’s Hotel, 675 Main St., South Portland. Local businesspeople planning to attend should bring business cards. Admission is free for member, and $5 for non-members.