Thursday, July 11 Think Local Community Networking meeting, at 8 a.m. every Thursday at Cabela’s in Scarborough. Think Local is dedicated to helping small business and individuals grow through effective personal networking and relationship building while supporting local nonprofit organizations. Open to all. Tiny Tot Tour, for ages 3-5, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Scarborough Marsh Audubon […]
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LETTERS: A thank-you from the Friends of Scarborough Library
A library thank-you The Friends of the Scarborough Library would like to thank the many dedicated volunteers and book sale patrons who helped make this year’s book sale a success. During the annual four-day event, hundreds came to the library looking for the perfect summer read! With more than 20,000 donated books, puzzles, and audio-visual […]
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LIFE IN THE SUBURBS: The first July 4 without Ken Dolloff
Ever get something from a particular person and it means more just because of who you got it from? A cookie from your grandmother, better because it is from her? A joke from your neighbor, funnier because you just like him and you are glad he is your neighbor? A paperback book that, normally, you […]
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Fort Williams vendor debate centers of definition of art
CAPE ELIZABETH – The debate on whether to regulate artists selling their work at Fort Williams hinges on the interpretation of the First Amendment, and on the definition of art itself. Bolstered by a two-year fight staged by artists who sought access to cruise ship passengers by setting by on Portland sidewalks, Cape artist Kris […]
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Cape Elizabeth council postpones vote on park art sale regulations
CAPE ELIZABETH – Residents of Cape Elizabeth will have to wait a little longer to find out if their town will become a case study in constitutional law. On Monday, the Town Council unanimously agreed to grant itself the power to regulate commercial activity inside Fort Williams Park, but then voted 4-2 to postpone a […]
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Pay rate proposals for elected officials draw mixed reaction in South Portland
SOUTH PORTLAND – The first public review of a proposed change in how South Portland city councilors and school board members are paid has garnered “mixed results.” On Monday, the school board conducted a workshop on the proposal, which would increase stipends for all seven members from $1,000 to $1,500 per year. However, the board […]
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EDITORIAL: Beach-quality report puts us all on notice
A report issued late last month ranking Maine coastal beaches close to last in water quality isn’t grounds for canceling summer vacation, but it is a reminder of the vigilant oversight necessary to maintain these valuable areas. The 23rd annual Testing the Waters report on beach water quality put Maine 27th out of 30 coastal […]
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City may launch bike-share program
SOUTH PORTLAND – By this time next year, South Portland could be all aboard the bike-share bandwagon that’s been gaining momentum nationwide. On Wednesday, July 17, Assistant City Manager Jon Jennings will appear before South Portland’s bicycle/pedestrian committee to unveil a concept plan to make bikes available for public use, possibly as soon as the […]
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Confusion on Snowden acceptance of Venezuela asylum offer
The NSA leaker has applied for asylum in other countries as well, and it’s not clear how easy it would be for him to get to Venezuela.
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Confusion on Snowden acceptance of Venezuela asylum offer
The NSA leaker has applied for asylum in other countries as well, and it’s not clear how easy it would be for him to get to Venezuela.