Friday, April 12 Art opening reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m., for Compositions in wood, wood assemblages and sculptures, by Carole Kainlor, at the Thomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth. Open through April 30, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. 741-5166. Saturday, April 13 Sebago Trout Unlimited Conservation Banquet, at 5 p.m. […]
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GUEST COLUMN: Poverty and the minimum wage
One in five children in Maine lives in poverty. These children are more likely to lack basic needs such as a permanent home, consistent meals, preventative health care, and warm clothes. This causes unnecessary stress on kids at a young age and puts them at a disadvantage in the classroom. When a child lives in […]
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Current calendar – 4/11
Friday, April 12 Art opening reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m., for Compositions in wood, wood assemblages and sculptures, by Carole Kainlor, at the Thomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth. Open through April 30, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. 741-5166. Saturday, April 13 Sebago Trout Unlimited Conservation Banquet, at 5 p.m. […]
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South Portland City Council probes school finances
SOUTH PORTLAND – The South Portland City Council went two rounds with the Board of Education Monday night, and while school officials have yet to answer the bell on one issue, they appear to have scored a decisive knockout blow on the other. At issue are questions regarding how the school department crafts its budget […]
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South Portland spring sports preview
South Portland Varsity Softball Apr. 20@ Bonny Eagle1 p.m. Apr. 22Scarborough4 p.m. Apr. 24@ Thornton4 p.m. Apr. 26Noble4 p.m. Apr. 29@ Sanford4 p.m. May 1Massabesic4 p.m. May 2@ Deering4 p.m. May 6McAuley4 p.m. May 8@ Kennebunk4 p.m. May 10Marshwood4 p.m. May 13@ Cheverus4 p.m. May 15Windham4 p.m. May 17@ Westbrook4 p.m. May 20Biddeford4 p.m. May […]
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South Portland spring sports preview
South Portland Varsity Softball Apr. 20@ Bonny Eagle1 p.m. Apr. 22Scarborough4 p.m. Apr. 24@ Thornton4 p.m. Apr. 26Noble4 p.m. Apr. 29@ Sanford4 p.m. May 1Massabesic4 p.m. May 2@ Deering4 p.m. May 6McAuley4 p.m. May 8@ Kennebunk4 p.m. May 10Marshwood4 p.m. May 13@ Cheverus4 p.m. May 15Windham4 p.m. May 17@ Westbrook4 p.m. May 20Biddeford4 p.m. May […]
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South Portland spring sports preview
South Portland Varsity Softball Apr. 20@ Bonny Eagle1 p.m. Apr. 22Scarborough4 p.m. Apr. 24@ Thornton4 p.m. Apr. 26Noble4 p.m. Apr. 29@ Sanford4 p.m. May 1Massabesic4 p.m. May 2@ Deering4 p.m. May 6McAuley4 p.m. May 8@ Kennebunk4 p.m. May 10Marshwood4 p.m. May 13@ Cheverus4 p.m. May 15Windham4 p.m. May 17@ Westbrook4 p.m. May 20Biddeford4 p.m. May […]
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LETTERS: South Portland should be careful with Color Run
I write to offer some friendly (and also cautionary) comments regarding a proposed new road race reported in the March 28 issue of the Current. The “Color Run” is being enthusiastically endorsed by the city council of South Portland for the weekend immediately following the 4th of July holiday. As a longtime competitive runner in […]
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Cape Elizabeth police log – 4/11
Incidents Friday, March 29 Burglary – A Fowler Road resident reported the theft of an undisclosed amount of jewelry. Sunday, March 31 Lost and found – Police responded to Windward Way for the report of an abandoned bicycle. The “good condition” blue Fuji is being held at the police department “for safe keeping.” Arrests Saturday, […]
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EDITORIAL: Missteps show challenge of consolidation
Consolidating services has long been seen as a solution for Maine’s high tax burden. Gov. John Baldacci pushed through sweeping reform of school districts during his two terms, and would have moved on to local and county government if the first step hadn’t been met with such resistance. Gov. Paul LePage has picked up the […]