Dipping temperatures spawn ice-fishing villages on Maine lakes and ponds and many baby boomers hooked on the sport are promulgating the age-old tradition. Joe Dame, 50, of Standish, and Chris Parker, 42, of Sebago, are regulars who tackle the elements to take part in the sport. Both are passing on the legacy to family. Fishing […]
2006
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Girls basketball – Current
South Portland improved to 2-1 on the season with a 48-34 win over Windham on Saturday night at Beal Gymnasium. The final score isn’t indicative of how well the Riots played in the first half. South Portland’s full court defense produced a number of turnovers and their attacking style of play at the offensive end […]
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Police actions baffle family of Buxton fatality
The family of a Buxton woman, who died after being struck by a minivan on Dec. 4, is hoping to hear answers explaining why police no longer consider the accident a hit-and-run case. Wilmot “Bill” Lewis said police initially told him the driver who struck his wife, Ethel Lewis, left the scene. But, he said, […]
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Correction
Due to incorrect information supplied to the newspaper, Cumberland County Superior Court logs from 2004 were published in error over the previous two weeks.
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Panel mulls fixes to Clean Elections law
Legislators Tuesday weighed in on proposed changes to the Clean Elections law, arguing for everything from changing the nomenclature so publicly funded candidates are not referred to as “clean” to giving those who don’t want outside money spent on their behalf a chance to turn it down. The Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices […]
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Businesses seek to ease holiday stress
SIDEBAR • Hands on Feet treatments charges $75/hour for feet only; $125 for feet and hands. Call 767-5776. • Downeast Acupuncture charges $70 for a 45-minute session. Call 879-0442 or visit www.downeastacupuncture.com for more information. • Adeva Holistic Therapies charges $65 for a one-hour massage. Call 207-233-2805. While brilliant and beautiful, the twinkling bright lights […]
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Karen's Corner
As a young child, the magic of Christmas made all things seem so perfect. Santa was some real awesome guy who pulled off amazing feats to get all his work done. And I believed that if ever there was a miracle worker, it was Santa. After all, he specially made all the toys that we […]
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Boys Basketball: First-half hole too deep for Capers
Boys Basketball Falmouth 57 Cape Elizabeth 48 Despite a valiant second-half effort, Cape Elizabeth couldn’t overcome a deep first-half hole, falling to Falmouth at home, 57-48, on Saturday. After scoring only three points in the second quarter, Cape trailed, 28-11, at halftime. “We have to put away that game,” Falmouth senior Jesse Hugo said after […]
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Scripture study group forming
Little Rock Scripture Study, which combines personal Bible reading and study, small-group faith sharing, lecture and prayer in an informal setting, is being offered by St. Bartholomew’s Church. Eleven sessions are scheduled, and the group will study the Gospel of Luke. There are two times being offered, either Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30, starting on Jan. […]
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Second graders raise $696 for Project GRACE
Second-graders at Scarborough’s Pleasant Hill School raised $696 for Project GRACE – all in coins. During a week-long coin drive, the classes of Nancy Bolton and Jennifer Taylor counted and sorted all the coins donated by the entire school during a math unit combined with a community services project. On Monday, Dec. 18, the students […]