At Scarborough High School, mid-year exams will be administered Jan. 17 through 20, according to a school announcement. Unlike past years, this year’s schedule was built with the expectation that students would remain in school for the duration of the week, with the exception of Friday afternoon. The school has developed a schedule in which […]
2006
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Neighborhood countersues over 'Secret Beach'
The Broad Cove Neighborhood Association has filed a countersuit in the dispute over what is know in Cape Elizabeth as “Secret Beach.” The countersuit argues residents of the entire Broad Cove neighborhood have a right to access the 125-foot beach and an adjoining walkway. The association has asked the court to “order” Woods “to stop […]
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Scarborough police log
Scarborough Police Logs – Arrests and Summonses Dec. 26 Stewart A. Townsend, 34, of Dutton Hill Road, Windham, was arrested on a warrant charge of failing to pay fine for operating under the influence. Adam C. Silvius, 23, of Noyes Street, Portland, was arrested on 23 Noyes St. on a warrant charge of failing to […]
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Portland Water District introduces new low-income rate
Earlier this month, the Public Utilities Commission approved a new rate structure for Portland Water District customers. The new structure increases revenue by 3.8 percent per year for three years and will be effective Jan. 1, 2007. The PUC agreed to the incremental rate increase plan designed as a convenience to customers. They also approved […]
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Public hearing at council meeting
A public hearing to discuss the Winnick Woods master plan will begin the Cape Elizabeth Town Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9. Winnick Woods, a 57 acre parcel of land, was donated by Alice Larrea and intended for recreational use. The Conservation Commission has proposed incorporating the land into the Greenbelt trail system, […]
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They came, they swam, they shivered
Jim Watson, of Hunt’s Point Road, has rung in his new year the same way for 15 years: clad in his swim-trunks, shivering on a Maine beach. This year, he jumped into the chilly waters of Kettle Cove, to help raise money for Cape Elizabeth High School’s Project Graduation. Prior to swimming the Kettle Cove […]
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Rams listen, learn and win
Normally, Gorham girls basketball coach Sherry Coyne and her assistants will use portions of practice to walk their players through the mistakes they’ve been making in games. They will then demonstrate how those mistakes can be fixed with more walk-through drills. During school vacation week, though, the Rams didn’t practice. They played two games in […]
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Rams listen, learn and win
Normally, Gorham girls basketball coach Sherry Coyne and her assistants will use portions of practice to walk their players through the mistakes they’ve been making in games. They will then demonstrate how those mistakes can be fixed with more walk-through drills. During school vacation week, though, the Rams didn’t practice. They played two games in […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Sawyer still burning up USM track
Some things haven’t changed for Jimmy Sawyer. He still spends much of his winter practicing and competing on the indoor track at the University of Southern Maine in Gorham. But Sawyer, who had a stellar career running for Gorham High School, is now a USM freshman, and the blur he creates when in motion is […]
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AJ Sports Digest
Westbrook Babe Ruth elections The public is invited to attend the election of officers for the Westbrook Babe Ruth board of directors. The program offers organized baseball for 13-15 year olds. The offices of president, secretary, treasurer, concessions manager, website coordinator and thee director-at-large spots will be vited on. The meeting will take place on […]