SOUTH PORTLAND – When the South Portland Board of Education gathered for budget deliberations last week at Memorial Middle School, a packed audience of more than 50 residents reserved its biggest applause for a middle school student, who argued that putting the high school hockey team on the chopping block because it has few players […]
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LETTERS: Scarborough Town Council actions unfortunate
Town Council actions unfortunate Last night’s Scarborough Town Council meeting (March 20) was an unfortunate illustration of the nature of the cabal that operates with impunity and without a knowledge or respect for fiduciary duty. The passing of the list of appointments without explanation or discussion is about a lot more than my not being […]
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Current calendar – 3/28
Thursday, March 28 Cape Elizabeth High School jazz cabaret, showcasing three big bands, five combos and the CEHS chorus, as well as the Portland-based Fogcutters big band, 6:30 p.m., in the high school cafeteria. $5, $3 for seniors, $15 per family. Tax preparation help, each Thursday, 3:45-6:40 p.m. by appointment, Scarborough Public Library. 883-4723, option […]
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Scarborough police log – 3/28
Arrests Monday, March 18 Andrew Warren, 26, of Westbrook, at 5:58 p.m. on Gallery Boulevard, on a charge of theft. Hope M. Champagne, 24, of Portland, at 5:58 p.m. on Gallery Boulevard, on charges of disorderly conduct (making a loud, unreasonable noise in a public place) and failure to correct name and address to a […]
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POLITICS AND OTHER MISTAKES: Finding Mr. (or Ms.) Perfect
It could be the most important election of 2014. Considering the opportunity for political gain it presents, the Democratic Party can’t afford to nominate another underperforming schlub. No, not the governor’s race. Although with possible Dem gubernatorial candidates such as John Baldacci, Mike Michaud and Steve Woods, the potential for schlubbery already seems excessive. The […]
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POLITICS AND OTHER MISTAKES: Finding Mr. (or Ms.) Perfect
It could be the most important election of 2014. Considering the opportunity for political gain it presents, the Democratic Party can’t afford to nominate another underperforming schlub. No, not the governor’s race. Although with possible Dem gubernatorial candidates such as John Baldacci, Mike Michaud and Steve Woods, the potential for schlubbery already seems excessive. The […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
POLITICS AND OTHER MISTAKES: Finding Mr. (or Ms.) Perfect
It could be the most important election of 2014. Considering the opportunity for political gain it presents, the Democratic Party can’t afford to nominate another underperforming schlub. No, not the governor’s race. Although with possible Dem gubernatorial candidates such as John Baldacci, Mike Michaud and Steve Woods, the potential for schlubbery already seems excessive. The […]
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Cape 'day camps' to get workshop Thursday
CAPE ELIZABETH – The Cape Elizabeth Planning Board will hold a 15-minute workshop on Thursday, March 28, following its regular meeting at 7 p.m., to review proposed ordinance definitions for “day camps,” according to Town Planner Maureen O’Meara. Town Councilor David Sherman, at a recent meeting, said the “camps” are a “long-running tradition” in town […]
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Cape 'day camps' to get workshop Thursday
CAPE ELIZABETH – The Cape Elizabeth Planning Board will hold a 15-minute workshop on Thursday, March 28, following its regular meeting at 7 p.m., to review proposed ordinance definitions for “day camps,” according to Town Planner Maureen O’Meara. Town Councilor David Sherman, at a recent meeting, said the “camps” are a “long-running tradition” in town […]
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Stabbing in South Portland this weekend
SOUTH PORTLAND – A man was found stabbed in a city stairwell Friday night, according to police. The 39-year-old male victim was found unconscious in a common stairway at 25 Palmer St. at around 11:20 p.m., police said. The man was taken to the Maine Medical Center, where he was treated for serious, but at […]