A group of budding journalists at Skillin Elementary in South Portland is eager to put their writing, interviewing and composition skills to work on a new, health-focused school newspaper. The publication is the brainchild of school nurse Jocelyn Kelly, who said the newspaper would include items on student accomplishments, food reviews and upcoming events, along […]
February 2015
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Healthy eating, wellness focus of school newspaper
A group of budding journalists at Skillin Elementary in South Portland is eager to put their writing, interviewing and composition skills to work on a new, health-focused school newspaper. The publication is the brainchild of school nurse Jocelyn Kelly, who said the newspaper would include items on student accomplishments, food reviews and upcoming events, along […]
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Scarborough police officer gets hero award
The Kiwanis Club of Scarborough has given its Hero of the Quarter award to local police officer Melissa DiClemente. Scarborough Police Chief Robert Moulton nominated DiClemente for the honor, and in his nomination, stated: “I realize that the mission (of) Kiwanis is to improve the lives of children in our community and in the world. […]
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‘10,000 Heart to Hearts’ to help senior women
As women age they become more likely to develop heart disease, a condition that poses a threat to all, including those with Alzheimer’s. To combat this problem, a team from Bellavita in Scarborough is fanning out to personally alert area women age 65 and older with dementia and their family caregivers to their increased cardiac […]
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Letters
Rose’s comments are his alone In the Jan. 29 issue of The Current published a column by Eben Rose. At the end of the column, Eben was identified as a member of Protect South Portland, which he is, and a valued one for sure. He tells me he had made clear to the editor that […]
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Editorial: New businesses infuse region with economic vigor
While national employment figures are returning to good health, the micro-local economy around us also seems to be shrugging off years of doldrums. The signs are all around. In South Portland, we are glad to see something come of the centrally located former National Guard armory building, which has sat mostly vacant for years and […]
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Editorial: New businesses infuse region with economic vigor
While national employment figures are returning to good health, the micro-local economy around us also seems to be shrugging off years of doldrums. The signs are all around. In South Portland, we are glad to see something come of the centrally located former National Guard armory building, which has sat mostly vacant for years and […]
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Politics And Other Mistakes: School ain’t workin’ (no money)
The best thing about going to school was … hmmm … I dunno, cutting classes, I guess. I did learn a couple things, like how to use a slide rule and that you could pass the standardized, multiple-choice, physics test if you marked “D” for every answer. Other than that, classes was pretty much a […]
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Briefs
Cape church hosting ‘Jazz Sunday’ On Sunday, Feb. 15, the United Methodist Church in Cape Elizabeth is hosting “Jazz Sunday” during its 10 a.m. service. The event will feature Mardi Gras-style music throughout the service on the final Sunday before lent. A pancake brunch will be served following the special worship service. Then, on Sunday, […]
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Wentworth leadership team staying put
Noted for her steady leadership, Kelli Crosby has been named the permanent principal at Wentworth School in Scarborough, and John Thurlow the permanent assistant principal. Both Crosby and Thurlow took on the task of overseeing the final weeks of construction of the new $39.1 million school, while also preparing to help staff and students settle […]