The power of teachers to impact lives is profound: They have the power to inspire; to instill a lifelong love of learning; and, to teach how to think deeply and critically. Intuitively and backed by research, we know that effective teachers bring about greater learning than those with lesser abilities. We have focused a lot […]
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Greetings from Zip Code 04074 (Life in the Suburbs): Baccalaureate a breath of fresh air
Each year, high school seniors who live in Scarborough are invited to participate in an event called Baccalaureate. It is known among students as a “spiritual” gathering at which clergy persons of all faiths participate – along with students doing their own readings, “prayers,” songs, etc. – and give seniors a sendoff into the real […]
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Greetings from Zip Code 04074 (Life in the Suburbs): Baccalaureate a breath of fresh air
Each year, high school seniors who live in Scarborough are invited to participate in an event called Baccalaureate. It is known among students as a “spiritual” gathering at which clergy persons of all faiths participate – along with students doing their own readings, “prayers,” songs, etc. – and give seniors a sendoff into the real […]
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Editorial: It’s a fight for freedom
Memorial Day is a day to remember America’s war dead. Poets through the ages have done well to observe and then capture in words freedom’s toll and meaning, and Current Publishing is proud to recall two poems that capture those feelings better than most. This Memorial Day weekend, between the barbecues and parades, we hope […]
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Councilor: Jennings a contender for Portland’s top job
South Portland City Councilor Brad Fox told several local media outlets this week, through an email, that Jon Jennings, the city’s assistant manager and economic development director, is one of three finalists for the open city manager’s position in Portland. In an email sent to the Current, as well as other local newspapers, on May […]
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?Freeze-frame from World War II
A local man finds a photo of his father in action after the Battle of the Bulge. John Kiersted of South Portland recently discovered a treasure trove of photos of his father taken during World War II, including a rare photo of his father, Arthur, in action. Kiersted, an avid World War II buff, said […]
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A nod to Cape’s past
To mark the town’s 250th anniversary, this year’s Memorial Day parade will feature “legacy families.” In honor of Cape Elizabeth’s 250th anniversary, this year’s Memorial Day parade will, in addition to recognizing veterans, showcase several of the town’s legacy families, from the Jordans and Maxwells to the Hannafords and Dyers, who all played a role […]
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Baseball: Behind Curran's pitching, Red Riots trample Eagles
The Riots’ Henry Curran struck out 13 unlucky Eagles when Windham swung into South Portland on Thursday for a little dustup on the diamond, earning the W behind the fiery bats of his teammates. Nick Troiano had a single, a two-RBI double and three runs, and Sam Solomon blasted a two-RBI shot of his own, […]
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Politics and Other Mistakes: Indian love call
According to a majority of the residents of School Administrative District 54 in the Skowhegan area, their sports teams are called the “Indians” to honor Native Americans. This form of recognition has elicited a response from Maine’s tribes that might be described as less than enthusiastic. Or hostile. But that hasn’t deterred the local belief […]
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Outdoor Track: Freeport, Cape look toward States as regular season progresses
Athletes from Freeport, Kennebunk, Waynflete and Wells traveled to Cape Elizabeth on Friday for a five-way meet, with Kennebunk finishing first among the boys and Wells among the girls. At this point in the season, wins at meets perhaps matter less to teams than individual performances. Coaches and their runners, throwers and jumpers are looking, […]