Library offers theater program Starting this week, the South Portland Public Library will offer a six-week theater program for kids ages 8-14. Called “Acting Up,” the program will offer improvisation, theater games and character studies. It is led by local dance and theater teacher Betsy Dunphy. Participants will learn to use their bodies and voices […]
November 2016
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Mad for ‘Crazy for You’
Prepping for opening night, the Scarborough High School cast loves the classic Gershwin tunes. With “Crazy for You,” director Jon Miele continues his string of bringing shows loaded with favorite Broadway tunes and big dance numbers to the stage at Scarborough High School. “Crazy for You,” which won the Tony for Best Musical when it […]
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Local voters face crowded ballot
When voters in Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough and South Portland head to the polls next week, they will be deciding various statewide and local issues, including who will serve on the municipal governing boards. In Cape, three candidates are facing off for two seats on the Town Council. Running are incumbent Caitlin Jordan, along with former […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Scarborough girls advance to soccer Regional Final
No. 2 Scarborough ousted No. 6 Windham from playoffs contention on a pair of Leah Dickman goals on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 29. Dickman struck twice in the first half while her teammates on defense held the Eagles silent, giving the Storm a solid, if not insurmountable, lead at the break. The teams tied each other […]
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
South Portland trying biodiesel to reduce carbon emissions
The city of South Portland has launched a pilot program to fuel select municipal vehicles with locally made biodiesel. In a partnership with Maine Standard Biofuels, the city will use a blended fuel containing up to 20 percent biodiesel, commonly referred to as B20. The pilot project will run for a year to test the […]
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
South Portland trying biodiesel to reduce carbon emissions
The city of South Portland has launched a pilot program to fuel select municipal vehicles with locally made biodiesel. In a partnership with Maine Standard Biofuels, the city will use a blended fuel containing up to 20 percent biodiesel, commonly referred to as B20. The pilot project will run for a year to test the […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook needs Shaughnessy
I guess the American Journal has been in a slumber itself for referring to the past few years of our city “awakening from a development slumber.” I wonder if they recall the $60 million expansion by Idexx, or the move of many businesses to Westbrook, such as Schlotterbeck and Foss, WMTW Channel 8, or the […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook needs Shaughnessy
I guess the American Journal has been in a slumber itself for referring to the past few years of our city “awakening from a development slumber.” I wonder if they recall the $60 million expansion by Idexx, or the move of many businesses to Westbrook, such as Schlotterbeck and Foss, WMTW Channel 8, or the […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
We Love Fairs
Gorham House craft fair – Friday, Nov. 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Gorham House, 50 New Portland Road, Gorham. More than 50 crafters. Church fair – Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Scarborough Free Baptist Church, 55 Mussey Road, Scarborough. White elephant table and more. Annual Christmas fair – Saturday, […]
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Mid-Coast Meetings: Nov. 4-11
Brunswick Mon. 11/7 7 p.m. Town Council TH Tues. 11/8 Noon Brunswick Housing Authority 12 Stone St. Wed. 11/9 10 a.m. Staff Review TH Wed. 11/9 6 p.m. Design Advisory Committee TH Wed. 11/9 7 p.m. School Board TH Thur. 11/10 3 p.m. Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee TH Thur. 11/10 5 p.m. Cable TV […]