The Bridgton Historical Society will continue its family-friendly summer programming through August. Every Wednesday morning through August 24, the society hosts a walking tour of downtown Bridgton with Margaret Reimer and Caroline Grimm. The tour starts at 10 a.m. at the museum at 5 Gibbs Ave. On Friday, Aug. 5 at 1 p.m., the society […]
August 2016
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In plea deal on sex charges, Gullatt gets probation
A recent Windham High School graduate and football co-captain will serve two years of probation after he admitted to two counts of unlawful sexual contact in juvenile court Monday. According to the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office, Tyrell E. Gullatt, 19, admitted the charges as part of a plea deal. The original charges, one of […]
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Sports Roundup
South Portland announces first day fall practice schedules The start of the fall sports preseason is just over two weeks away, Monday, Aug. 15. South Portland High School has announced the first-day practice schedule as follows:Cheering – 2:30-4 p.m. Meet at front of the gym.Cross Country – 8-10:30 a.m. Meet at locker room entrance.Field Hockey […]
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Elections provide openings in South Portland, Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth
SOUTH PORTLAND — Nomination papers are available for November elections in South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and Scarborough, where several current office-holders are not seeking re-election. In South Portland, two at-large seats on the City Council are on the Nov. 8 ballot. After serving three consecutive terms – nine years – on the City Council, three-time South Portland […]
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Old South Portland Wok Inn could be new Dunkin' Donuts
SOUTH PORTLAND — The former Wok Inn restaurant on south Main Street has been vacant for the past 3 1/2 years, but now there may be new life for the property. Cafua Management, owners of more than 300 Dunkin’ Donuts stores in New England, is proposing to raze the former restaurant and build a new Dunkin’ […]
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Harpswell Police Beat: Aug. 5
No arrests or summonses were reported from July 25 to Aug. 1.
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South Portland runner honored
South Portland’s Sue McCarthy, a Masters Track Sprinter, was recently named the USATF Athlete Of The Year. McCarthy was first in the 200 and second in the 100. McCarthy was previously given the 2015 USATF Masters Track and Field Outstanding Performance Female 50-54 age category Athlete of the Year Award.
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Sports Roundup
Soccer camp begins Monday Seacoast United Maine is holding a five-day soccer camp for co-ed ages 5 through 14, Monday through Friday, from 9 am-12 p.m. at Edwards Field in Brunswick. The camp is designed for entry level players to premier level, with full time staff Seacoast coaches as instructors. FMI, 358-7852, 725-6656, [email protected] or brunswickme.org.
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Clinton camp recruiting key Republicans, offering alternative to Trump
The Democratic nominee targets elected officials and business and foreign policy leaders with the message that disavowing Donald Trump is a matter of principle.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Superman’s debut comic book sells for $956,000
It’s one of about 100 copies of the 1938 edition known to exist.