Just about two months ago, after an 11-point loss against rival Falmouth, Cape Elizabeth senior center Joe Geoghegan made one of those “just wait” proclamations. He didn’t promise a victory in the rematch, but he came close. Geoghegan was frustrated and already looking forward to Feb. 10, when the Yachtsmen would be in town for […]
2006
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Scarborough hospice plans tabled due to traffic concerns
Hospice of Southern Maine has decided to wait until next month to request approval for its plans to build an 18-bed hospice on Hunnewell Road after encountering community opposition last month. Hospice of Southern Maine is looking to build a 15,700 square foot building on 4.7 acres of land donated by Agnes Desfosses last year. […]
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Scarborough Rotary looking for applicants for leadership program
The Rotary Club of Scarborough is seeking up to 10 applicants for the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Conference 2006 to be held June 25 through 28 at Camp Hinds in Raymond. All applicants must be sophomores in good standing and a resident of Scarborough. The candidates can be from the Scarborough High School, home schooled […]
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Students hear story of horror and survival
For Julia Skalina the horror of the Holocaust are all too real. Skalina was imprisoned in two concentration camps and lost 20 members of her family and more than three-quarters of her hometown. Skalina shared her story Friday with Scarborough Middle School students, who, until then, had only read about the Holocaust in a book. […]
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Students hear story of horror and survival
For Julia Skalina the horror of the Holocaust are all too real. Skalina was imprisoned in two concentration camps and lost 20 members of her family and more than three-quarters of her hometown. Skalina shared her story Friday with Scarborough Middle School students, who, until then, had only read about the Holocaust in a book. […]
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Scarborough school budget up 7 percent
The Scarborough School District is recommending a 7.1 percent increase for next year’s proposed $27.4 million school budget. The School Board will receive a budget presentation from members of the Finance Committee at its meting Thursday, Feb. 16. The budget includes money for three new half-time positions. One is for the gifted and talented program […]
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Child safety seat check on Saturday
The Scarborough Volunteers in Police Public Service will host a child seat safety check at the Scarborough Land Rover dealership on Route 1 on Sat., Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers will be available to check seats and parents interested in learning if their child seat passes a safety check are encouraged […]
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Benefit concert March 3
The 28th annual Devonsquare/Schooner Fare reunion concert will be held at the Italian Heritage Center, 40 Westland Ave., Portland, on Friday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 7 p.m. All proceeds from the concert will benefit the Jack McPhillips Memorial Fund, a charitable organization serving the unique needs of the greater Portland […]
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Russell makes dean's list
Kate E. R. Russel, a 2002 graduate of Scarborough High School, was named to the dean’s list at Bates College for her academic achievement in the first semester of the year. Russell, a senior, is the daughter of Ben and Nancy Russell of Orchard Hill Road. She is majoring in biochemistry and is a member […]
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Scarborough takes second in boys league meet
Scarborough’s boys had a number of excellent performances during Saturday’s SMAA meet at the Expo, most notably from Brecht Moulin and Brian Van Dam. The Red Storm collected 97.5 points, good for a strong second place in the 11-team field. Bonny Eagle won the meet with 126.5. South Portland finished eighth with 35.83 points. Moulin […]