In a recent Gallup poll, members of Congress and car salespeople were ranked at the bottom of 22 professions, when it came to perceived honesty and ethical standards. Americans gave these two professions relatively equivalent grades – abysmal ones. In August of 2010, in response to my email about the school superintendent making misleading and […]
2013
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Cape code enforcement officer quit amid tension with town manager
CAPE ELIZABETH – Tensions between Cape Elizabeth Town Manager Michael McGovern and Bruce Smith, the town’s longtime code enforcement officer, reached a tipping point last year, leading McGovern to discipline Smith, and ultimately to Smith’s resignation. The disagreement between the two regarding code enforcement is only now becoming public. Smith resigned Nov. 17, and the […]
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Wilkinson Park clubhouse to be torn down
SOUTH PORTLAND – After a year of debate, the final nail was pounded into the Wilkinson Park clubhouse Monday when the South Portland City Council agreed to tear down the building that was the centerpiece of its community for more than 60 years. “For a lot of the members of the community, there is a […]
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Future of market ?remains in doubt
SOUTH PORTLAND – The South Portland City Council tended to its garden Monday, moving to pluck away the weeds that have grown up around its summer farmers market by giving initial approval to a wide array of ordinance changes, covering where the market can be located, who can participate, how vendors are licensed and how […]
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Paving projects on for Broadway
SOUTH PORTLAND – You may want to give yourself a little extra time this summer if you plan to travel Broadway in South Portland. Both ends of the city’s main thoroughfare will be subject to paving projects that could slow down traffic for most of the summer. “There could be some detours, and the standard […]
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Current Community Calendar – 1/31
Thursday, Jan. 31 Buy Local Scarborough Big 20 Bowling Center Social Event, 5:30-7:30 p.m. This event is for Buy Local Scarborough members, employees of members, spouses of members or prospective members. Bring some business cards and network with our members and have a drink and light appetizers and enjoy bowling a few strings. Seven lanes […]
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Current Community Calendar – 1/31
Thursday, Jan. 31 Buy Local Scarborough Big 20 Bowling Center Social Event, 5:30-7:30 p.m. This event is for Buy Local Scarborough members, employees of members, spouses of members or prospective members. Bring some business cards and network with our members and have a drink and light appetizers and enjoy bowling a few strings. Seven lanes […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
Current Community Calendar – 1/31
Thursday, Jan. 31 Buy Local Scarborough Big 20 Bowling Center Social Event, 5:30-7:30 p.m. This event is for Buy Local Scarborough members, employees of members, spouses of members or prospective members. Bring some business cards and network with our members and have a drink and light appetizers and enjoy bowling a few strings. Seven lanes […]
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Sweeping zone changes seen for Downs land
SCARBOROUGH – Scarborough officials say that “within a month” the Town Council will take up zoning changes that could lead to development of a genuine downtown district for the sprawling suburb. As envisioned, the new rules would transform the 480-acre Scarborough Downs property into the “Crossroads District,” where developers could create as many as 40 […]
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Members sought for South Portland pay committee
SOUTH PORTLAND – The city of South Portland is accepting applications until Feb. 21 to serve on a group that will make recommendations on City Council compensation that could go before voters in November. Applicants must be residents of South Portland or own a business in the city. There are no other qualifications to sit […]