Scarborough High School’s Project Graduation is developing a new Web site. Check it out at www.shsprojectgraduation.org to learn more about this wonderful non-profit venture that benefits all high school students. Project Graduation’s annual silent, live auction is scheduled for March 25. The committee will begin working on the auction details at its meeting at 7 […]
2006
New Web site for Project Graduation
Scarborough High School’s Project Graduation is developing a new Web site. Check it out at www.shsprojectgraduation.org to learn more about this wonderful non-profit venture that benefits all high school students. Project Graduation’s annual silent, live auction is scheduled for March 25. The committee will begin working on the auction details at its meeting at 7 […]
Rash of robberies under investigation in South Portland
The South Portland police are investigating the city’s third armed robbery in approximately a month. The latest robbery occurred on Dec. 30 when a man who claimed to be armed robbed the Gorham Savings Bank on Gorham Road. The suspect escaped with an undisclosed sum of money. On Dec. 19, a man showed a gun […]
Making Christmas last
It happens every year – the good cheer and merriment of the holiday season becomes a distant memory as we round the corner to the New Year. The sentiment is often: Thank God Christmas is behind us for another year! We manage to pack a lot into the holiday season, with salutations offering good cheer, […]
Judge: town doesn't have to pay
A judge has ruled that the town of Scarborough is not responsible for the more than $40,000 in legal fees incurred by John and Elliott Chamberlain for a portion of their suit against the town. The Chamberlains sued the town last year after a contract zone that would have allowed the construction of 397-units at […]
corrections
In an information box that appeared on page five of last week’s paper, “McGovern pulls out of talks,” the Current reported the status of Scarborough police contract negotiations and what the town offers for retirement plans erroneously. Scarborough concluded contract negotiations last month and has always offered both the Maine State Retirement System as well […]
Agency on Aging looking for help
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Southern Maine Agency on Aging is looking for volunteers age 55 and over for several volunteer opportunities. Do you enjoy working with clothes? There is an opportunity to manage and organize a clothes closet for a non-profit organization in the Greater Portland area. There is always a need […]
Riots break into win column
South Portland’s boys basketball team notched its first win of the year Tuesday, knocking off Thornton Academy, 56-53. Both squads battled to the buzzer, but the Riots (1-5) came back and emerged on top of the visiting Trojans (2-4). “We are very inexperienced,” said Riots coach Tony Dibiase, “so a lot of times we come […]
Cape women mentor former inmates
BOX If interested in learning more about mentoring or donating supplies or money to my Sister’s Keeper, contact the Cape Elizabeth United Methodist Church at 799-8369. When Ann Demarco was released from prison, she had an apartment to live in and people she could lean on. This has helped her guarantee a successful transition back […]
Bridges for Peace
South Portland resident Frank Durgin and three others protested the Iraq occupation this past Sunday on the Casco Bay Bridge. Bridges for Peace is a grassroots movement that started in Maine in the fall of 2002. Each Sunday from noon to 1 p.m. people gather on bridges across the state in demonstration against the war. […]