Trees, trees, trees The Scarborough Garden Club celebrated the season in grand style with members decorating small, artificial trees that each brought to the November meeting. Thanks to the scavenging and drying skills of Marjory Halacy and Marion Nielsen, there was an abundance of natural materials to use, including artemesia, ladies mantel, rose hips, hydrangea, […]
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Posted inCurrent, Forecaster Sports
South Portland High winter sports schedules
Varsity boys basketball Fri 12/8 Bonny Eagle 7 p.m. Tue 12/12 Marshwood 7 p.m. Thur 12/14 @ Biddeford 7 p.m. Tue 12/19 @ Windham 7 p.m. Fri 12/22 @ Thornton Academy 7 p.m. Tue 1/2 Noble 7 p.m. Fri 1/5 @ Cheverus 7 p.m. Tue 1/9 @ Deering 7 p.m. Thur 1/11 Portland 7 p.m. […]
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Spring Street crosswalk to go
The Westbrook City Council has voted to remove a raised crosswalk on Spring Street that neighboring residents complained was a nuisance because of noise. It will be removed possibly as early as next week. The city will seek to install flashing warning lights in its place by the spring. The council originally intended to install […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Spring Street crosswalk to go
The Westbrook City Council has voted to remove a raised crosswalk on Spring Street that neighboring residents complained was a nuisance because of noise. It will be removed possibly as early as next week. The city will seek to install flashing warning lights in its place by the spring. The council originally intended to install […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
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Bosse, Cyr wed Karen Jean Bosse and Christopher R. Cyr were married Oct. 7 at Holy Martyr’s Church in Falmouth. The bride is the daughter of James and Janet Bosse of Westbrook. The groom is the son of Robert and Joyce Cyr of Aroostook County. The matron of honor was Bridget Tidd and the maid […]
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Gorham legislator seeks Salvia ban
A Gorham legislator wants the state to ban a psychedelic drug that is now legally available in Maine and over the Internet. Rep. Chris Barstow said he will introduce a bill in the Legislature to make Salvinorin A an illegal drug. “It’s a drug very similar to LSD,” Barstow said. He said his legislation would […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
Library launching annual appeal
As Scarborough continues to grow, the demand for services at the town’s public library increases, as well. The Scarborough Public Library’s 2007 Annual Appeal addresses this by raising funds for programs, collection materials and emerging technology. “The library and staff are constantly searching for ways to meet the needs of our growing community,” said Lenore […]
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Lighting festivities Friday in South Portland
South Portland will hold its annual tree lighting festivities Friday from 4:30-7:30 p.m. The lighting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Mill Creek Park. Master of ceremonies is Jennifer Rooks, WCSH Channel 6 news anchor. Events also include horse-drawn carriage rides and carol singing. Santa will be on hand for photos from 5-7 p.m. […]
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FBI, police investigating Scarborough armed robbery
The Scarborough police and the FBI are still seeking the man suspected in the Nov. 28 armed robbery of the Maine Bank and Trust on Route 1. According to Det. Donald Blatchford of the Scarborough Police, the suspect stole an undisclosed amount of money. At this point in the investigation, said Blatchford, it appears the […]
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Karen's Corner
There are many types of relationships – close and intimate, casual and social, business, boss and colleague, civic and church- but they all provoke emotions and reactions ranging from love to distain, challenged, strained or just plain cordial. People connect and get together this time of the year. Whether it’s a long-distance connection through a […]