Cape Elizabeth is dotted with historic buildings and geographic sites, such as the 226-acre Richmond Island off Kettle Cove, with which even longtime residents might not be familiar. That’s one reason the Historical Preservation Society, as part of the town’s 250th anniversary, is organizing a tour of 10 of the town’s historic locations this weekend. […]
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Driving tour a chance to discover ‘unique’ history
Cape Elizabeth is dotted with historic buildings and geographic sites, such as the 226-acre Richmond Island off Kettle Cove, with which even longtime residents might not be familiar. That’s one reason the Historical Preservation Society, as part of the town’s 250th anniversary, is organizing a tour of 10 of the town’s historic locations this weekend. […]
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Newcomer takes on mayor in District 4 council race
This fall South Portland Mayor Linda Cohen faces a challenge from political newcomer Andrew Snyder for the District 4 council seat. The Current asked each candidate the same series of questions and their responses follow: Linda C. Cohen Age: 60 Occupation: Assistant Vice President Branch Manager at Bangor Savings Bank Political Experience: One term on […]
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Who you gonna call? The Maine Honeybee Man
The Durham resident known in apiary circles as “The Maine Honeybee Man” works from 3-11 a.m. as a satellite truck operator for television station WMTW. So Keith Kettelhut works as a beekeeper and beehive remover when he has the time. Recently, Kettelhut’s expertise came in handy for the Spurwink Rod & Gun Club of Cape […]
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Local companies celebrate being named the ‘best’
On Tuesday, Sept. 22, Current Publishing held its annual Best of Best celebration gala for area businesses that were voted as being the best local place for a variety of goods and services. This year marks the 10th annual Best of Best contest, which celebrates locally owned businesses in Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth and South Portland. […]
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Local companies celebrate being named the ‘best’
On Tuesday, Sept. 22, Current Publishing held its annual Best of Best celebration gala for area businesses that were voted as being the best local place for a variety of goods and services. This year marks the 10th annual Best of Best contest, which celebrates locally owned businesses in Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth and South Portland. […]
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‘I really fell in love with writing and directing film’
Halloween will soon be upon us and local filmmaker Nathan Oliver is set to bring on the scary with the debut of his new short, “We are the Ones,” at the Damnationland film festival, which will premiere on Oct. 16 at the State Theater in Portland. The Damnationland website says the festival will “feature world […]
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Caiazzo for council Chris Caiazzo stands out as the best of many candidates on the Nov. 3 ballot for Town Council in Scarborough. His tenure on the School Board shows his passion for service to the community, and the way he functioned as a leader and consensus builder during our hotly contested school budget referendum […]
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Greetings from Zip Code 04074 (Life in the Suburbs): Throwing stuff at my TV
My late father said, when you turn 80, you can do and say what you want. I said what about 50? He said, “You have to bite your tongue,” but he acknowledged that some people vented by yelling at their TV sets – news announcers, sports games, etc. Good idea. He died in April. I […]
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Farming legacy honored at dedication ceremony
Despite a promise to picket the dedication for the new Pleasant Hill Preserve in Scarborough, members of the Benjamin family did nothing to mar the community celebration held at the property Saturday. The Scarborough Land Trust purchased the 135-acre former Benjamin Farm on Pleasant Hill Road in late December 2014, with the intent of opening […]