SCARBOROUGH – The Scarborough Football Club is one of two youth football leagues in Maine that are adopting a new USA Football program aimed at making the game better and safer. The Heads Up Football program ensures a positive youth football experience and advances player safety by providing leaguewide coaching education and teaching resources that […]
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Scarborough hands out police, fire awards
SCARBOROUGH – Police officers and firefighters in Scarborough were recognized at the town’s annual Public Safety Awards Ceremony held April 20 in the Winslow Homer Auditorium at Scarborough High School. “This important event gives the departments an opportunity to honor many years of dedication to duty as well as to recognize individuals and teams for […]
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LETTER: No alcohol at family events in South Portland
During the South Portland City Council’s April 22 workshop, April Cohen-Tracy, the president of Buy Local, requested a change to the ordinance regarding the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages in recreational areas. Currently, alcoholic beverages are prohibited. To allow full participation of vendors who belong to the Buy Local organization during their August festival […]
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LIFE IN THE SUBURBS: Just a word …
*I am on Facebook (pause at lap top; dodge thrown vegetables; OK; resume typing). I have to be; I have three teenagers (Ignorance is not bliss). The other day, I got a “friend request” from an 88-year-old. I also know a 3-year-old whose parents set up a Facebook page for him. Luddites are in retreat; […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Forecaster Opinion
LETTER: No alcohol at family events in South Portland
During the South Portland City Council’s April 22 workshop, April Cohen-Tracy, the president of Buy Local, requested a change to the ordinance regarding the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages in recreational areas. Currently, alcoholic beverages are prohibited. To allow full participation of vendors who belong to the Buy Local organization during their August festival […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
LOOKING BACK: Issue of May 2, 2008
Issue of May 2, 2008 Clients of South Portland salon Studio 77 are bringing their beauty routines back to the basics, according to nail technician Jenni Hoover. “People will still get their hair cut, and if they have gray hair, they’ll still get it colored,” she said, but treatments like highlights and perms are becoming […]
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POLITICS AND OTHER MISTAKES: The price you pay
Want to pay less in taxes? Start by paying more. I know, that reads like a line from the Democratic Party’s state platform, but it’s not. In fact, it’s a concept supported by, among others, Republican Gov. Paul LePage. Right there, the idea runs into trouble, because as far as lots of Mainers are concerned, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster
POLITICS AND OTHER MISTAKES: The price you pay
Want to pay less in taxes? Start by paying more. I know, that reads like a line from the Democratic Party’s state platform, but it’s not. In fact, it’s a concept supported by, among others, Republican Gov. Paul LePage. Right there, the idea runs into trouble, because as far as lots of Mainers are concerned, […]
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Author Q&A: Sleuth-telling
For Victoria Doudera, a detour into selling real estate opened the door that led to writing what’s become a series of mystery books.
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
Author Q&A: Sleuth-telling
For Victoria Doudera, a detour into selling real estate opened the door that led to writing what’s become a series of mystery books.