(NewsUSA) – June is the month of dads and grads. We recognize dad for all that he does throughout the year on Father’s Day, and celebrate students graduating throughout the country for all they have accomplished in school. Now, it’s time to find the perfect gifts to honor both of these important occasions. This year, […]
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Taste of Brunswick postponed to fall
BRUNSWICK — The fifth annual Taste of Brunswick event has been postponed to fall. The event was originally scheduled for June 22. Organizer Brunswick Downtown Association said a lower-than-usual number of participating restaurants prompted the decision to postpone. Patti Spencer-Yost, BDA marketing and communications director, said only 10 restaurants had signed up for this year, […]
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Doris Hunter Cox, 87
BATH — Doris Hunter Cox, 87, formerly of Harpswell, died June 16 at Winship Green Nursing Facilities, in Bath, following a battle with dementia. She was born Feb. 14, 1926, in Augusta, the daughter of Victor and Edna Brewer McCourtney. She attended Augusta schools and graduated from Cony High School in 1944. She was employed as […]
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Scarborough councilors: Schools failed to disclose cause of lost state aid
SCARBOROUGH — The likely loss of $1.2 million in state general purpose school aid has been evident since Superintendent George Entwistle III introduced the fiscal year 2014 budget on March 13. What town councilors say was not known until after they approved a second school budget on June 5 is that $706,000 of the subsidy […]
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Scarborough softball smacks its way to another title
The formula worked again for the Scarborough softball team. Odd numbered year. Trip to Disney. State championship. The Red Storm made it four Class A titles in seven seasons last week with a stirring come-from-behind regional final win over Sanford and a never-in-doubt triumph over Skowhegan in the Class A state game. Scarborough, which also […]
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Richard Carl Averill, 75: Veteran, outdoors-lover, story-teller
TOPSHAM — Richard Carl Averill, 75, died June 11 at his home in Topsham. Averill was born in Erie, Pa., on Nov. 10, 1937, a son of Donald Alfred and Vivian Mary Elizabeth Averill. He grew up in surrounding Erie County and graduated from Edinboro Area School. From 1955 to 1977, he served in the U.S. […]
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South Sports Roundup
Track qualifying meet upcoming The Maine Association of USA Track and Field is holding its 15-18 championship and Region 1 qualifying meets for younger ages Saturday at Scarborough High School. Field events begin at 9 a.m. Running events start at 12 p.m. FMI, 883-2747 or [email protected]. SP football registration open Registration for South Portland youth […]
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Mid-Coast Meetings: June 21-27
Brunswick Mon. 6/24 7 p.m. Town Council BS Tues. 6/25 7:30 a.m. Downtown Association MB Tues. 6/25 7 p.m. Planning Board BS Wed. 6/26 6 p.m. School Board BS Thur. 6/27 7:30 a.m. Recycling & Sustainability Comm. HBS School Harpswell Mon. 6/24 8 a.m. Board of Appeals Site Visit TO Mon. 6/24 4 p.m. Comprehensive […]
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Marjorie Ricker, 96
BRUNSWICK — Marjorie E. Ricker, 96, formerly of Brunswick, died March 28, 2013 at her home. She was born in Poland Springs on July 19, 1916, the daughter of Elberton and Eleanor Brown Courson and graduated from Brunswick High School, Class of 1935. Ricker was employed for many years as an operator with New England Telephone […]
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Edward "Ted" Hellier, 57: A colorful, love-filled life
SOUTH PORTLAND — Edward “Ted” Hellier, 57, died peacefully in his home Monday, surrounded by family and friends, following a battle with cancer. He was an amazing father, a true and loving husband, a fierce friend, an inspirational coach and a snappy dresser. Hellier was born in Detroit to Edward W. Hellier Jr. and Margaret Codd […]