Arrests Cape Elizabeth Police reported no arrests from Jan. 23 – 30. Summonses 1/24 at 5:25 p.m. Jeffrey Griecci, 25, of Portland, was issued a summons on Spurwink Avenue by Officer Webster on a charge of failing to show proof of auto insurance. 1/24 at 7:05 p.m. Judith Lessard, 73, of Cape Elizabeth, was issued […]
February 2012
February's here, postseason nears
The championship month of February has arrived. Over the next 29 days (it is a leap year, mind you), indoor track, swimming, skiing and wrestling will bestow their hardware, with basketball and hockey winnowing down to a select few teams. Before we get to that point, there’s plenty of recent action to plow through. Here’s […]
February's here, postseason nears
(Ed. note: For the complete South Portland-Cheverus and South Portland-Deering boys’ and South Portland-Cheverus girls’ basketball game stories, please visit theforecaster.net) The championship month of February has arrived. Over the next 29 days (it is a leap year, mind you), indoor track, swimming, skiing and wrestling will bestow their hardware, with basketball and hockey winnowing […]
Mid-Coast Sports Roundup
RSU5 coaching openings Freeport High School has coaching openings for varsity softball, varsity girls’ tennis and junior varsity baseball. Durham Community School is seeking a middle school softball coach. FMI, 865-4706, ext. 228 or [email protected]. Try Hockey Weekend upcoming Casco Bay Youth Hockey Association invites boys and girls ages four to nine to come to […]
Scarborough Police Beat: Feb. 1
Arrests 1/23 at 6:49 a.m. Gregory A. Ford, 40, of Foxcroft Drive, was arrested on Interstate 295 North by Officer Garrett Strout on charges of unlawful possession of oxycodone and operating with a suspended or revoked license and on a warrant. 1/23 at 2:08 p.m. Richard S. Porensky Jr., 34, of Hearn Road, was arrested […]
South Portland Police Beat: Feb. 1
Arrests 1/21 at 12:14 a.m. Stephen R. Brown, 28, of Gorham, was arrested on Westbrook Street by Officer Jake Hall on charges of possession of marijuana, operating under the influence, trafficking in prison contraband, failure to give a correct name or birthday and operating after suspension. 1/21 at 2:16 a.m. Christopher M. Dodge, 42, of […]
Joseph James Doucette, 82: An insurance man and his children's biggest fan
SCARBOROUGH — Joseph James Doucette, 82, died Jan. 30 after a brief battle with cancer. He was a devoted father, husband, golf enthusiast and a retired actuarial executive from Allstate Insurance Company. He was was blessed to have his seven children and loving wife by his side when he passed. Doucette was born Dec. 5, […]
South Meetings Feb. 3-9
South Portland Mon. 2/6 12 p.m. Housing Authority 100 Waterman Dr.Mon. 2/6 7 p.m. City Council CHTue. 2/7 6:30 p.m. Comprehensive Plan Committee 496 Ocean St.Thu. 2/9 5 p.m. Harbor Commission CHThu. 2/9 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission CH Cape Elizabeth Fri. 2/3 8 a.m. Future Open Space Preservation Survey Sub-Committee THMon. 2/6 7 p.m. Town […]
South Sports Roundup
Scarborough player wins Gaziano Award Scarborough’s Logan Mars was named the Gaziano Award winner as the top offensive linemen in the state. He received a trophy and a scholarship of $2,500. Mars was an all-conference selection as a junior and a senior. He was named the 2011 team MVP by the Quarterback Club. Try Hockey […]
Goings On
Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 Basketball — Bowdoin men and women at Middlebury, with women at 6 p.m. and men at 8 p.m.; Cony girls at Mt. Ararat, 7 p.m.; Lewiston boys at Brunswick, 7 p.m.; Brunswick girls at Lewiston, 7 p.m.; Morse boys at Gardiner, 6:30 p.m.; Gardiner girls at Morse, 7 p.m.; Lisbon girls […]