SCARBOROUGH – Elizabeth Albahary, a grade-school student from Scarborough, has a passion for performing, and most recently has shown a great interest in humanitarian issues. She managed to combine these two interests to make a big difference to those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Albahary was asked by her teacher to participate in NATS (National Association […]
December 12, 2012
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Mad Horse Theatre Co. faces crucial vote
Less than two months after relocating its performance stage to South Portland, Mad Horse Theatre Co. found itself facing a Planning Board vote that could bring the curtain down on it forever. Since May 2009, Mad Horse has rented the former Hutchins School at 24 Mosher St., using it as an administrative office, rehearsal hall […]
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Mad Horse Theatre Co. faces crucial vote
Less than two months after relocating its performance stage to South Portland, Mad Horse Theatre Co. found itself facing a Planning Board vote that could bring the curtain down on it forever. Since May 2009, Mad Horse has rented the former Hutchins School at 24 Mosher St., using it as an administrative office, rehearsal hall […]
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Faces & Places – 12/12
Send your own Faces & Places to [email protected]. Each week, the Tri-Town Weekly will test its readers’ observation skills by publishing a close-up photo of a landmark in Pownal, Freeport or Durham. Readers who think they know where the photo was taken should send their guesses to [email protected]. All correct responses, as well as the […]
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South Portland police mourn the death of a 34-year veteran
SOUTH PORTLAND – If there’s one thing police officers respect, it’s hard work. If there’s another, it’s community service. And, if there’s a third thing that gets universal approbation among those in the law enforcement community, it has to be Peter MacVane, because he had the other two things in spades. On Wednesday morning, Dec. […]
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EDITORIAL – Wreaths effort speaks eloquently for Maine
The Wreaths Across America convoy passed through southern Maine early this week, with Scarborough and Westbrook among the stops on the way to Arlington National Cemetery, where for the 20th year wreaths from Worcester Wreath Co. in Harrington will be placed at the sacred site. Each year since 1992, thousands of wreaths from the Washington […]
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South Portland eyes Broadway bike lane
SOUTH PORTLAND – Thanks to its two-year-old bicycle-pedestrian committee, changes are afoot in South Portland. On Monday, Dec. 17, the group will meet with consultant Phil Goff, of Boston-based Alta Planning and Design, to review plans to improve crossings for bicycles and pedestrians in Cash Corner. The group also is slated to decide on whether […]
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South Portland City Council sets priorities for coming year
SOUTH PORTLAND – In its first-ever attempt at annual goal-setting Monday, the South Portland City Council laid out 16 things it hopes to accomplish in the coming year. There were few surprises during the three-hour workshop, although several department heads spoke up from the audience when plans for a new public works garage did not […]
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South Portland to offer amnesty on parking tickets
SOUTH PORTLAND – At its next meeting, Dec. 17, the South Portland City Council will consider instituting an amnesty period on outstanding parking tickets. The move follows final passage Dec. 3 of an ordinance update that allows the city clerk’s office to deny renewal of vehicle registration to residents with unpaid fines. According to City […]
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South Portland Police log – 12/13
Arrests Sunday, Dec. 2 Andrew L. Wilbur, 43, of Kennebunk, at 8:21 p.m. on Main Street, on a charge of driving while intoxicated. David C. Tremberth, 32, of South Portland, at 10:25 p.m. on Highland Avenue, on charges of driving while intoxicated and driving while license suspended. Monday, Dec. 3 Ismael Andujar, 40, of Portland, […]