Louis Philippe, 57, is returning to the spotlight after 30 years, in Biddeford’s City Theater production of “9 to 5: The Musical.” This will be Philippe’s first time acting on the City Theater stage and the return performance has given Philippe, who lives in Westbrook, a renewed respect for the amount of work and creativity […]
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EDITORIAL: Women give their best to win cancer fight
In one way, the success of the Tri for a Cure is clear and measurable. In five years, the women-only triathlon has raised a total of $3.6 million for the Maine Cancer Foundation, including more than $1 million last year alone. The goal for 2013 is to beat 2012’s total, and there’s little doubt the […]
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Cape Elizabeth Notes – 7/18
Off to the races Nomination papers for the November general election will be available at town hall starting Monday, July 29. Two seats, currently held by Frank Governali and Caitlin Jordan, will be available on the Town Council, while two, held by Michael Moore and Mary Townsend, are due to be filled on the school […]
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Town won’t appeal new flood zone maps
CAPE ELIZABETH – Residents of Cape Elizabeth who want to fight the placement of their homes within federal flood zones will have to go it alone. According to Town Manager Michael McGovern, the town will not appeal new maps set for release this fall by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. “It’s fairly significant for the […]
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Garden tours Aug. 10
University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Cumberland County will hold the fifth annual Backyard Locavore Day, a self-guided tour of multiple gardens in Cumberland County, on Saturday, Aug. 10. Events in Brunswick, Cape Elizabeth, Falmouth, Freeport, North Yarmouth, Portland, South Portland, Windham, Raymond and Yarmouth will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., rain or shine. […]
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Police probe Scarborough burglaries
SCARBOROUGH – Police in Scarborough are seeking the public’s help to find the person who burglarized three homes and a vehicle last week in a secluded neighborhood off Old Blue Point Road. The first call came in at 6:12 a.m. on July 10 from a female resident of Foxwell Drive, who reported seeing a young […]
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Police probe Scarborough burglaries
SCARBOROUGH – Police in Scarborough are seeking the public’s help to find the person who burglarized three homes and a vehicle last week in a secluded neighborhood off Old Blue Point Road. The first call came in at 6:12 a.m. on July 10 from a female resident of Foxwell Drive, who reported seeing a young […]
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LOOKING BACK – Issue of July 17, 2008
Thousands of visitors from town and across the United States flocked to Scarborough’s 350th anniversary celebration to enjoy a weekend of revelry unmarred by bad weather, bad luck, or even – for the most part – parking problems. “I thought it was perfect from start to finish,” said event planner Judi Clancy, who has spent […]
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LIFE IN THE SUBURBS: Trayvon Martin verdict comes to Maine
The Trayvon Martin verdict is nothing new to the people in the criminal justice system in Maine. That stuff happens every day – or more specifically every Saturday night – in any number of venues in Maine. Ever go down to Old Orchard Beach on a Saturday night? Stroll on the boardwalk to enjoy the […]
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Current calendar – 7/18
Thursday, July 18 Bug Light Summer Movie Series kickoff (rescheduled), with “The Sandlot.” The movie area at Bug Light Park will open each night at 6:30 p.m. Movies will begin approximately 30 minutes after sunset. Live music, games and activities for children and families prior to each movie. Food available.767-7650. Bats and Bugs, for ages […]