The Maine Senior Games kick off this weekend, and Gorham will host better than 100 athletes competing for gold in the up-and-coming sport of pickleball. “We have three pickleball-specific courts that we just completely re-did,” says Mike Gradone, sports director for the Gorham Parks and Recreation Department. “Those are at the Little Falls Community Center. […]
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Maine Mayhem the newest game in town
Until recently, the Maine Rebels were the state’s only women’s semi-professional football team, but that squad has been sold off – it’s moving to New Hampshire – and in its place is springing up the Maine Mayhem. At the head of the new organization is Alicia Jeffords. “Going forward we are no longer the Rebels,” […]
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More arrests likely in Scarborough heroin, crack bust
SCARBOROUGH – The Scarborough Police Department said that more arrests are likely following the apprehension of three people earlier this week for aggravated trafficking of heroin and crack cocaine, which are Class A felonies. On Tuesday, Aug. 11, Scarborough police officers, with assistance from agents with the Drug Enforcement Agency, arrested a Scarborough man, along […]
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SoPo police seek help with car thefts
SOUTH PORTLAND – The South Portland Police Department is seeking the public’s help in solving a string of vehicle burglaries in the Thornton Heights area on Wednesday, Aug. 12. If anyone saw anything suspicious, they are asked to call 799-5511. In addition, police are urging residents to lock their vehicles.
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SMCC holds spot admissions day
SOUTH PORTLAND – Southern Maine Community College, in South Portland, will host an on-the-spot acceptance day, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., on Wednesday, Aug. 19, to assist the growing number of students seeking to attend the college this fall. Prospective students will be able meet one-on-one with college representatives and complete the entire admissions process in a […]
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SoPo officers hold 'Tip-A-Cop' fundraiser
SOUTH PORTLAND – On Friday, Aug. 4, 5-9 p.m., the South Portland Police Department will hold a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser at the Applebee’s off Running Hill Road. All the tips received will benefit the Special Olympics of Maine. Bring the whole family and come out for a great meal and great service. It brings new meaning […]
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SoPo officers hold 'Tip-A-Cop' fundraiser
SOUTH PORTLAND – On Friday, Aug. 4, 5-9 p.m., the South Portland Police Department will hold a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser at the Applebee’s off Running Hill Road. All the tips received will benefit the Special Olympics of Maine. Bring the whole family and come out for a great meal and great service. It brings new meaning […]
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Council approves Fort Williams bleacher demolition
The Cape Elizabeth Town Council on Monday approved a proposal to demolish and remove a portion of the concrete bleachers at Fort Williams Park to make way for construction of an amphitheater in two years. During a June 15 Town Council workshop, the Fort Williams Advisory Commission presented its plan to build a new amphitheater […]
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Teen puts new spin on fresh-squeezed lemonade
A Cape Elizabeth teenager, who grew up making lemonade with his neighborhood friends every summer to sell for 50 cents in front of Fort Williams Park, is planning to take his business to the streets of Portland next week. “We would use lemonade mix you’d get at the stores,” said Nat Jordan, 16. “We had […]
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ARL set for ‘Clear the Shelters’ adoption campaign
The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland will be joining a national campaign to “clear the shelters” this Saturday, Aug. 15. The event will bring in animals from a number of other local shelters. The shelter, on Stroudwater Street in Westbrook, will have more than 150 animals available for adoption between 9 a.m. and 3 […]