Regarding abstinence, Mr. Kipp’s letter is correct on one point. Scarborough like many other communities is engaging in skirmishes in the “culture wars.” He might, however, wish to avoid stereotyping the participants. As a nurse and parent, I am now investing my time in promoting what I consider the healthiest most successful approach to teen […]
2006
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Federal funding for abstinence education is tied to compliance with the definition included in the 1996 welfare reform law. (A) has as its exclusive purpose, teaching the social, psychological, and health gains to be realized by abstaining from sexual activity; (B) teaches abstinence from sexual activity outside marriage as the expected standard for all school […]
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Federal funding for abstinence education is tied to compliance with the definition included in the 1996 welfare reform law. (A) has as its exclusive purpose, teaching the social, psychological, and health gains to be realized by abstaining from sexual activity; (B) teaches abstinence from sexual activity outside marriage as the expected standard for all school […]
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Dog license deadline approaching
The deadline for dog licenses is Feb. 1. After that date, a $15 late fee will be charged. Licenses are available at the Cape Elizabeth Town Hall, 320 Ocean House Road, and also online at www.doglicensing.com. A rabies certificate, and proof of spaying/neutering is required. There is a $11 fee for dogs that have not […]
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Storm continues to inundate Expo
Annie Mills won a pair of track events at Saturday’s SMAA meet at the Portland Expo to lead Scarborough’s girls squad to victory for the third week in a row. Mills took first place in the jr. 200 and jr. hurdles, helping the Red Storm compile 120.33 points to edge Thornton Academy (102.33), Bonny Eagle […]
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81 jobs lost in Konica closing
The rise in popularity of the digital camera has led Konica Minolta to close its Scarborough photo processing plant next month, leaving 81 people without jobs. As a result of the shift from traditional film to digital, Konica Minolta has decided to move away from the photo and camera business. The company plans to concentrate […]
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Network helps seniors live independently
A non-profit organization that provides rides to seniors 24-hours-a-day is now being used as a model for similar programs across the country. ITN Portland started providing door-to-door rides in 1995 to people 65 or older, as well as those suffering from eye problems that preclude them from driving. Since then, it has provided 165,000 rides […]
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Marilyn MacKenzce Tibbetts
Scott and Samantha Tibbetts of Limerick are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Marilyn MacKenzce on January 4, 2006, at Mercy Hospital in Portland. Her paternal grandparents are Walter and Cynthia Tibbetts of East Waterboro. Her maternal grandparents are Mark and Tracy Chase of Limerick. Henry and Wanda Theriault of Portland, James and […]
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AJ Sports Digest 1-25
Local face in crowd Gorham’s Kelsey Wilson was mentioned in Sports Illustrated this week. The junior was featured on the “Faces in the Crowd” page, which points out the accomplishments of local athletes around the country. Unbeknownst to Wilson, Jeff Pike – the dad of Rams’ soccer goalie Luci Pike – nominated the prolific-scoring midfielder […]
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Hannaford proposes Buxton store
Hannaford Bros. Co. is looking to build a large shopping center, which would include a 36,000 square foot grocery store, in Buxton. Buxton selectmen learned about the proposal late Tuesday afternoon after meeting with Hannaford representatives. Selectman Bob Libby said the Hannaford project was being proposed for the intersection of Route 202 and Portland Road […]