The deadline for candidates to return nomination papers in South Portland for this fall’s local election was Tuesday, Sept. 8, after the Current’s print deadline. However, as of earlier this week, Eben Rose, a former columnist for the Current and an outspoken environmentalist, has returned his papers for the District 3 seat. Ernest Stanhope, who […]
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Outspoken critic runs for City Council seat
The deadline for candidates to return nomination papers in South Portland for this fall’s local election was Tuesday, Sept. 8, after the Current’s print deadline. However, as of earlier this week, Eben Rose, a former columnist for the Current and an outspoken environmentalist, has returned his papers for the District 3 seat. Ernest Stanhope, who […]
Outspoken critic runs for City Council seat
The deadline for candidates to return nomination papers in South Portland for this fall’s local election was Tuesday, Sept. 8, after the Current’s print deadline. However, as of earlier this week, Eben Rose, a former columnist for the Current and an outspoken environmentalist, has returned his papers for the District 3 seat. Ernest Stanhope, who […]
Candidate slate set in Scarborough
The deadline for filing nomination papers for Scarborough’s local election has passed and there are five candidates running for the two open seats on the Town Council. Those running include former Councilor James Benedict and current school board member Christopher Caiazzo, according to the Town Clerk’s Office. The other three are Robert Rowan, Liam Somers, […]
Residents invited to shape council goals
The Cape Elizabeth Town Council is hosting a forum next week to gather input from residents about the town’s goals. A “Citizens’ Round Table” discussion is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 17, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the middle school on Scott Dyer Road. Refreshments will be provided. The town sent a letter to residents in August […]
Committee taking temperature of city’s economic climate
As part of its effort to create a new economic master plan for South Portland the city’s Economic Development Committee is not only seeking public comment, through an online survey, but it’s also collecting data in order to observe trends. One of the most recent pieces of information shared with the committee by its consultant, […]
Art show seeks viewpoints on the divine
Hoping to start a discussion, enhance its connections with the wider community and to demonstrate that it values different voices, the First Congregational Church in South Portland is getting set to host its first-ever art show. The show, entitled, “Images of the Divine,” is open to locals of all ages and level of ability. The […]
Art show seeks viewpoints on the divine
Hoping to start a discussion, enhance its connections with the wider community and to demonstrate that it values different voices, the First Congregational Church in South Portland is getting set to host its first-ever art show. The show, entitled, “Images of the Divine,” is open to locals of all ages and level of ability. The […]
Art show seeks viewpoints on the divine
Hoping to start a discussion, enhance its connections with the wider community and to demonstrate that it values different voices, the First Congregational Church in South Portland is getting set to host its first-ever art show. The show, entitled, “Images of the Divine,” is open to locals of all ages and level of ability. The […]
Benjamin heirs aim to reverse farm renaming
A decision by the Scarborough Land Trust to change the name of the Benjamin Farm has left the heirs of Jerrerd Benjamin feeling betrayed and crying foul. Ed Benjamin, Jerrerd’s son, told the Current he plans to do whatever it takes to ensure the name of the 135-acre property is not changed. “I don’t know […]