Topsham — Louise I. Cloutier, 79, died March 21 at her home. Born in Brunswick, July 8, 1930, she was a daughter of J. Albert and Agnes Cloutier, and attended local schools. For 46 years she worked as a press operator at J.J. Cleaners in Brunswick until retiring in 1995. She was a longtime faithful […]
March 2010
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
EDITORIAL – Time for MPA to look at pay-to-play
As the cost of delivering education has increased, more and more school districts have turned to participation fees in order to avoid cutting athletics and other extracurricular activities. Schools such as Gray-New Gloucester High School, Cape Elizabeth High School and Massabesic High School in Waterboro have already instituted a so-called “pay-to-play” system, and this week […]
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Cape, Scarborough, SP all-stars earn their due
Local winter sports athletes took fans on a three-month ride of excitement and triumph. As expected, an abundance of Capers, Red Riots and Red Storm have been named to postseason all-star teams. Here’s a full accounting: Boys’ basketball It was another great season on the hardwood for local players, a fact reflected in the Southern […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
South Sports Roundup
South Portland coaching opening South Portland High School is seeking a junior varsity girls’ lacrosse coach for the 2010 spring season. FMI, 767-7705. Back Bay lax registration Back Bay Lacrosse is now accepting registration for Portland area boys and girls in grades 3-8. Practices start in early April. FMI, backbaylacrosse.com. Maine Premier Soccer offering camp […]
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Brunswick Police Beat: March 24
Arrests 3/16 at 12:53 p.m. Jared Charles Butler, 23, of 22 Franklin Parkway, was arrested on Franklin Parkway on a charge of assault. 3/16 at 1:14 p.m. Francisco Valle, 28, of 2773 Briggs Ave. Apt. 1C, Bronx, N.Y., was arrested on charges of sale and use of drug paraphernalia and a warrant. 3/16 at 11:59 […]
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Jobs cut, activity fees added in Scarborough school budget
SCARBOROUGH – The Scarborough Board of Education last week approved a new $34.9 million budget that would eliminate more than 34 jobs of teachers and other staff and impose fees on students for co-curricular activities. The budget now goes to the Town Council, which will hold a series of workshops and hearings before voting May […]
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Free session set onnew lead-based paint rules
Hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the meeting will explain rules that go into effect April 22.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Topsham Police Beat: March 24
Arrests 3/18 at 2:05 a.m. Sarah Pinette, 19, was arrested by Officer Peter Kaminski on a charge of operating under the influence. 3/20 at 6:26 p.m. Craig Coombs, 18, was arrested on a warrant by Officer Peter Kaminski. He was arrested on charges of operating after suspension and violation of condition of release the next […]
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Harpswell Police Beat: March 24
Arrests There were no arrests reported from March 15-21.