“Just try to say it,” said the mental health counselor. “OK,” I said, “I guess I can do that much. Here goes. I’m in favor of g-g-g- … gack!” “Take it easy,” said the counselor, wiping spittle off his shirt. “Remember to breathe. Now, try again.” “G-g-g- … g-g-gun. Guns. I’m in favor of guns.” […]
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POLITICS AND OTHER MISTAKES – Guns are drawn
“Just try to say it,” said the mental health counselor. “OK,” I said, “I guess I can do that much. Here goes. I’m in favor of g-g-g- … gack!” “Take it easy,” said the counselor, wiping spittle off his shirt. “Remember to breathe. Now, try again.” “G-g-g- … g-g-gun. Guns. I’m in favor of guns.” […]
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Schools face funding cuts
Area schools were among the hardest hit by a curtailment in state spending last week, and the funding picture may get worse next year as statewide revenues continue to fall short of projections. Gov. Paul LePage this week ordered a $35.5 million curtailment, essentially pulling in the reins on spending promised in the biennial budget […]
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Schools face funding cuts
Area schools were among the hardest hit by a curtailment in state spending last week, and the funding picture may get worse next year as statewide revenues continue to fall short of projections. Gov. Paul LePage this week ordered a $35.5 million curtailment, essentially pulling in the reins on spending promised in the biennial budget […]
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DOWN THE ROAD A PIECE – Learn some manners – or else
We’ve all experienced it: You’re driving along minding your own business when suddenly someone – often from away – makes a dumb and dangerous maneuver with his or her car, cutting you off and almost driving you off the road. And then, just for good measure, you get that universal hand gesture involving the notorious […]
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Looking Back – Issue of Jan. 2, 2003
When looking forward to the new year, town officials in Cape Elizabeth and Scarborough are all hoping to address some lingering issues and look at new initiatives, but there is also concern on all levels about how the state budget shortfall and proposed tax reforms will affect local municipal budget planning. Scarborough Town Manager Ron […]
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Looking Back – Issue of Jan. 2, 2003
When looking forward to the new year, town officials in Cape Elizabeth and Scarborough are all hoping to address some lingering issues and look at new initiatives, but there is also concern on all levels about how the state budget shortfall and proposed tax reforms will affect local municipal budget planning. Scarborough Town Manager Ron […]
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Cape Elizabeth police log – 1/03
Arrests Wednesday, Dec. 19 Aaron W. Gilchrest, 32, of Cape Elizabeth, at 3:40 a.m. on Fowler Road, on a charge of driving while intoxicated and driving without a license. A male juvenile, 17, of Cape Elizabeth, at 6:47 p.m. on Ocean House Road, on a charge of aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs. A male juvenile, […]
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Scarborough Land Trust closes conservation deal
SCARBOROUGH – Almost 10 months after announcing plans to acquire a pristine plot in the center of town to save from future development, the Scarborough Land Trust closed Dec. 21 on the 161.5-acre parcel known as Warren Woods. “This is truly a holiday gift to the people of Scarborough,” said the land trust’s president, Paul […]
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Charges issued for pot cookies
CAPE ELIZABETH – Three arrests and seven summonses have been made in connection with a Dec. 7 incident involving marijuana cookies sold at Cape Elizabeth High School. The charges involve boys age 15 to 17, as well as one 18-year-old senior, Samuel Sherman. All are Cape residents, except one of the 16-year-olds, who lives in […]