In the wake of the Dec. 16 school shooting in Newtown, Conn., the Cape Elizabeth School Board put the fast track on new security doors at its three school buildings to deny entry to anyone not “buzzed in” by the main office. Now, South Portland has taken the same tack, putting a similar contract out […]
2013
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS – Tax-preparation tips for seniors
If you’re like most seniors, you are already thinking about filing your tax return. Perhaps this is the year “Uncle Sam” will send you a refund! Anything is possible! There is plenty of free assistance available and very soon, lists of places where you can receive help will be provided. We suggest you call the […]
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DOWN THE ROAD A PIECE – Perk up that dull party
Have you ever found yourself at a party when the conversation starts getting really slow and finally turns duller than a selectmen’s sub-committee meeting, until it eventually rolls over, heaves a deep, sigh and expires right there on the living room floor? Sure you have. Well, I’ve got the solution for you for the next […]
Posted inCurrent, Forecaster Opinion, Southern Forecaster
LIFE IN THE SUBURBS (in 140 character or less) – The most important position in town
Don’t tell me about police officers or firefighters or rescue personnel or town councilors. The most important position in the most small towns is the high school principal. Yup. You heard me, commander. There is a new committee charged with finding a new Scarborough High School principal. Why this is necessary, you will not learn […]
Posted inCurrent, Forecaster Opinion, Southern Forecaster
LIFE IN THE SUBURBS (in 140 character or less) – The most important position in town
Don’t tell me about police officers or firefighters or rescue personnel or town councilors. The most important position in the most small towns is the high school principal. Yup. You heard me, commander. There is a new committee charged with finding a new Scarborough High School principal. Why this is necessary, you will not learn […]
Posted inCurrent, Forecaster Opinion, Southern Forecaster
LIFE IN THE SUBURBS (in 140 character or less) – The most important position in town
Don’t tell me about police officers or firefighters or rescue personnel or town councilors. The most important position in the most small towns is the high school principal. Yup. You heard me, commander. There is a new committee charged with finding a new Scarborough High School principal. Why this is necessary, you will not learn […]
Posted inCurrent, Lakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
‘If they don’t get help, it’s going to get worse’
SOUTH WINDHAM – Last month, two Vietnam-era veterans who have spent their professional careers providing mental health and substance abuse support started counseling groups designed especially for veterans. The free weekly group sessions take place Wednesdays from 5:30-7 p.m. at SMART Child and Family Services on Route 115 in North Windham. Another group for those […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
Current Community Calendar – 2/07
Thursday, Feb. 7 Scarborough Democratic Town Committee meeting, 7-8:30 p.m. at Scarborough Municipal Building, Chambers B, on Route 1. State senators Jim Boyle and Rebecca Millett will discuss pending legislation affecting Scarborough. The meeting is open to all residents. Saturday, Feb. 9 Saturday Read to Me, , 10:30 a.m., Scarborough Public Library amphitheater. Ages 3 […]
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Group explores impact of rising sea levels
SCARBOROUGH – For decades, even through the recent recession, Scarborough has had a reputation as a growth community. But now the town is facing another kind of growth that could have a dramatic, even debilitating, effect on the homes and businesses it harbors. That’s because Scarborough Marsh, a behemoth already at 3,000 acres, is expected […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
Briefs – 2/07
Four candidates for City Council opening All four South Portland District 1 residents who took out papers to fill the City Council seat vacated by Tom Coward, who resigned Jan. 1 to become a county commissioner, will appear on the ballot, according to South Portland City Clerk Susan Mooney. All four met the Friday deadline […]