The Maine Vets 5K run and walk will be held at Memorial Park in Scarborough on Sunday, Aug. 30, at 10 a.m. The event, which is held in honor of James O’Brien, raises money for recreational programs at the Maine Veterans Home on Route 1. The cost is $15 for those who pre-register and $20 […]
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BikeMaine to tour beaches, towns and mountains in September
BikeMaine – the Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s fully supported, weeklong cycling tour through some of the state’s most idyllic locales – returns in mid-September for its third annual go-round. Riders of all skill levels are signing up, each bringing his or her unique story to tell around the proverbial fire. Westbrooker Eric Schwibs, 52, is […]
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SoPo library celebrates summer reading finale
SOUTH PORTLAND – On Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 1 to 3 p.m., the South Portland Public Library will hold a party to celebrate the end of its summer reading program. This event, which is free and open to the public, will feature Enchantment Camp with Amanda Panda, Shayna Bear and Garcia Cheetah. This all ages […]
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Delayed twice by weather, SummerFest on Saturday
After being delayed twice last weekend due to rain and field conditions, the town of Scarborough will host its 19th annual event celebrating summer on Saturday, Aug. 27. Scarborough SummerFest will be held at the high school sports complex, 4-10 p.m. Except for the SummerFest road race, which was held Aug. 21, events will go […]
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Class of 1965 holds 50th reunion
Scarborough High School class of 1965, known as “the class that was,” held its 50th class reunion on Aug. 16 at the Webber homestead on Winnocks Neck Road. Nearly all classmates were located and contacted before the reunion. The event was attended by 43 classmates and 21 guests. Of the 107 classmates, 69 still live […]
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Class of 1965 holds 50th reunion
Scarborough High School class of 1965, known as “the class that was,” held its 50th class reunion on Aug. 16 at the Webber homestead on Winnocks Neck Road. Nearly all classmates were located and contacted before the reunion. The event was attended by 43 classmates and 21 guests. Of the 107 classmates, 69 still live […]
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Barnacles and Bilgewater: Creeping privatization at Higgins Beach
For many years now, a small group of Higgins Beach property owners have been gradually tightening the noose around the neck of public access to the beach. The latest assault aimed at discouraging public access takes the form of two proposed ordinance changes that were recently pushed through the Scarborough Ordinance Committee. One of the […]
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Barnacles and Bilgewater: Creeping privatization at Higgins Beach
For many years now, a small group of Higgins Beach property owners have been gradually tightening the noose around the neck of public access to the beach. The latest assault aimed at discouraging public access takes the form of two proposed ordinance changes that were recently pushed through the Scarborough Ordinance Committee. One of the […]
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The Really Long View: Beware pay-to-play justice
In some corporate boardroom somewhere, men (they always tend to be men) are seated around a large mahogany table deciding your future, your family’s future, and the nation’s future. Let us hope that the decisions they privately make will help all of us live better lives. Let us hope they are contemplating ways to ease […]
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The Really Long View: Beware pay-to-play justice
In some corporate boardroom somewhere, men (they always tend to be men) are seated around a large mahogany table deciding your future, your family’s future, and the nation’s future. Let us hope that the decisions they privately make will help all of us live better lives. Let us hope they are contemplating ways to ease […]