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Football Super Six Poll

Our final football poll for the 2016 season. The poll was first released on Twitter at Twitter.com/foresports Sunday. The poll includes our core coverage area (coastal Cumberland County from Cape Elizabeth to Freeport) and is based solely on my opinion. 1) Portland2) Scarborough 3) Cape Elizabeth4) Greely 5) Cheverus6) Falmouth 

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Northern School Notebook: Nov. 24

The following students at Freeport High School were recognized for academic excellence for the first quarter and earned a place on the honor roll.  High Honors Grade 9: Braelyn Bailey, Ian Capen, Catriona Gould, Rachel Harmon, Marjorie Mcleod, Maggie Riendeau, Caroline Smith Grade 10: Nova Ambrose, Paul Biberstein, Natalie Crawford, Jason D’Amico, Camden Donald, Zachary Flood, […]

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School Notebook: Nov. 23

Feedback sought on draft of PPS Parent Partnership Policy The Parent Partnership Policy Ad Hoc Committee has created a working draft of the Portland Public Schools Parent Partnership Policy and invites feedback on the draft from parents, staff, students and community members. The draft policy can be viewed at the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YmjoZcjbUvQx6uNonoZSf934jDX-nOl0kisc-seMBk4/edit?usp=sharing Submit comments and […]

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Arts Calendar: Nov. 23-Dec. 3

Greater Portland Exhibits Aldona Shumway, photography, Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Dr., through November. “Mythic/Poetic,” solo exhibit by Ricardo Osmondo Francis, Zero Station, 222 Anderson St., Portland, 347-7000, zerostation.com, through mid-December. “Picture This: The Art and Workings of Illustration Institute,” Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square; on view to Dec. 23. Whimsical dog-themed art show, CIA Café, 72 Ocean St., South Portland […]

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New Cape Elizabeth council chairman hopes to turn inexperience into advantage

CAPE ELIZABETH — Despite having the least seniority on the Town Council, Jamie Garvin has been chosen as the next chairman. Garvin, who was elected to the council in November 2015, was selected Nov. 14 in a council caucus. His leadership position will become official at the Dec. 12 Town Council meeting. “I hope as chairman […]

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Community Calendar: Nov. 23-Dec. 2

Greater Portland Benefits #GivingTuesday, donations made until Nov. 29 at classy.org/checkout/donation?eid=12291 benefits free acupuncture for Cancer Community Center patients.  Sunday 12/4  Bowling for Brain Injury, hosted by The Brain Injury Association of America – Maine Chapter, noon-2 p.m., Spare Time Portland, 867 Riverside St., Portland. Join/form a team, sponsor or donate at biausa.org/maine. Santa Hustle 5K and half marathon,  7 a.m., Maine […]

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Holiday Events: Nov. 23-Dec. 3

Holiday Fairs Freeport’s Sparkle Weekend, Dec. 2-3 Free horse-drawn wagon rides, Parade of Lights, free hot cocoa, visits with Santa, talking Christmas tree. sparklecelebration.com. Holly Jolly Fair, First Parish Church, 40 Main St., Freeport. Dec. 2, 5-8 p.m., cake party, cookie walk, quilted & knit items, jewelry, soaps, crafts. Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., fish […]