In the April 6 issue, a front page story, “Cape Council will surpass spending cap,” Cape Elizabeth Town Councilor Mary Ann Lynch was inaccurately quoted. Her statement was, “I do not support a budget increase which is 100 percent greater than the rate of inflation.”

It’s no coincidence that as families are on the go more often, and ready to eat and fast food meals become more popular, the obesity epidemic continues to grow. If your child’s favorite foods come from a bag, box or a drive-thru window, then giving them some ownership and responsibility in the kitchen could increase […]

St. Nicholas has the following Holy Week services remaining: On April 13 (Maundy Thursday), there will be a bread and soup pot luck supper at 5:30 p.m. This will be followed by a “foot washing” Service at 7 p.m. On April 15 (Good Friday), there will be traditional Good Friday Service at 7 p.m. On […]

The First United Methodist Church will serve a public meal from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. April 29 at the church, which is located at 179 Ridgeland Ave. in South Portland. The meal will include a lobster roll, chips, a pickle, a beverage and dessert. Tickets cost $10. For more information, call 767-2688.

A developer has proposed building an 80,000-square-foot retail center on the Haigis Parkway – a project town officials are hoping could spur larger projects along the road the town has big plans for. “If it turns out to be the first project there, then it’s very significant,” said Harvey Rosenfeld, the president of the Scarborough […]

The notice came home from school. Twelve plastic eggs were needed, and each was to be filled with our choice of small coins, candy, erasers, stickers, or any other small toy. They were to be stuffed and taped closed, and returned to school for an Easter activity that would take place. Thinking that this would […]

Organizers of a Scarborough Habitat for Humanity Walk are seeking volunteers to assist on the day of the walk. Volunteer opportunities include walk registration and rest stop support during the walk. Volunteers will also be needed to help with the pizza lunch at the Blue Point Congregational church at the end of the walk. The […]

The Cape Elizabeth Triad will be hosting their monthly “Issues” program on April 27 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cape Elizabeth fire station on Ocean House Road. Jeffery Logan, a licensed acupuncturist, will give a talk entitled “An Ounce of Prevention- Maintaining Quality of Life in Active Seniors.” Logan has a master’s […]

Mark Tinkham has resigned his postion as assistant principal at Cape Elizabeth High School to become the principal at Freeport High School. Tinkham, who announced his resignation late last week, has worked for Cape High School for the past five years and served as assistant varsity women’s soccer coach. He will start his new position […]

At 54 years old, William Michaud is resigning from his position as superintendent of Scarborough schools to go to law school. “For some time, I have thought I’d like to have a second career,” said Michaud, who has been working as an educator for 28 years. Michaud, who has been the Scarborough superintendent for almost […]