Kids Against Toxins started last year as a way for a group of Greater Portland high school students to raise awareness about the environment and cancer. “We’re dedicated to improving the environment and people’s health,” said founder Nathan Laxague, a Scarborough resident who attends Chevrus High School. The group will hold a silent art auction […]
2006
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Teens promote environmental awareness
Kids Against Toxins started last year as a way for a group of Greater Portland high school students to raise awareness about the environment and cancer. “We’re dedicated to improving the environment and people’s health,” said founder Nathan Laxague, a Scarborough resident who attends Chevrus High School. The group will hold a silent art auction […]
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Packhem resigns as Project GRACE director
Since it began in 1997 as group providing holiday assistance through an adopt-a-family and food basket program, Project GRACE has seen a lot of changes. The group has now become a year-round organization providing numerous services to families in need – ranging from home repairs to dental work. These services are made possible through community […]
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Audiologist addition
Dr. Marty Layne is pleased to announce the addition of another qualified audiologist, Cristin Scott, to the staff at Marty Layne Audiology, which is located at 23 Spring St. in Scarborough. Scott has a master’s degree in audiology from Cal. State University at Sacramento.
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corned beef dinner
The Stewart P. Morrill Post 35 of the American Legion is holding a traditional corned beef dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 18. The post is located at 413 Broadway in South Portland. Tickets cost $6 for adults and $3 for children 5 to 12 years old.
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Cape logs
On March 2, police met with a resident of the Woodland Road area regarding an assault complaint. The case is under investigation. Arrests A 17-year-old female was arrested on Mitchell Road and charged with operating under the influence on March 11. Jonathan Seth Halfacre, 25, of Southwell Road, was arrested on McAuley Road and charged […]
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Part D enrollment in Scarborough
The Southern Maine Agency on Aging is hosting a Medicare Part D enrollment day in Scarborough on Monday, March 20, for Medicare beneficiaries in southern Maine who need help with Medicare’s new prescription benefit. Registration is required. Please call 1-877-353-3771 to schedule an appointment. The enrollment will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. […]
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School board doubles spending increase
The Cape School Board has increased the 2006-2007 school budget by nearly twice the recommended amount. Despite a 3.4 percent spending cap imposed by the Town Council, School Board members voted Tuesday night to increase spending by 7 percent for the upcoming school year. For the past month, School Board members have heard testimonials from […]
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Get all the facts
I believe Ken Tatro did a good job on the article he wrote, “Almost Unusuable.” I am, however, disappointed in the editorial comment by Editor Brendan Moran. Had you had all the facts, you would have known we were lied to as to what would be put in the ground. The lease specifically stated nothing […]
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EastPointe Church moves to Scarborough
EastPointe Christian Church finally has a place to call its own. When the church began in 2004, it was located at the former movie theater across from the Maine Mall and later rented space at the South Portland Marriott. Now for the first time the church has a location that it can use at any […]