Rotary Christmas tree sale The South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club’s Christmas tree sale opens Friday, Nov. 23, at Mill Creek Park in South Portland. The sale will run from noon to 9 p.m. weekdays, and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. Trees will range from tabletop size to 10 feet in the fundraiser, which […]
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Mary House gets nod for South Portland's school board seat
SOUTH PORTLAND – The South Portland City Council on Nov. 13 have chosen Mary House to fill a vacant seat on the school board, pending confirmation at its next meeting, held Monday after The Current’s deadline. Following a two-hour interview session with six applicants at last week’s workshop, the five councilors present voiced a preference […]
South Portland Notes – 11/21
Rotary Christmas tree sale The South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club’s Christmas tree sale opens Friday, Nov. 23, at Mill Creek Park in South Portland. The sale will run from noon to 9 p.m. weekdays, and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. Trees will range from tabletop size to 10 feet in the fundraiser, which […]
Arts Calendar – 11/21
Theater Through Nov. 30 “Nine,” Lyric Music Theater, Sawyer Street, South Portland. Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m. through Nov. 30. Donations of non-perishable foods encouraged to support local food banks. 799-1421. Nov. 24 – Dec. 2 “The Nutcracker” presented by Maine State Ballet, Merrill Auditorium, Portland. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2 p.m. and […]
New manager of MBTA says fares may rise
Beverly Scott prepares to take over by talking with passengers on the trains.
New manager of MBTA says fares may rise
Beverly Scott prepares to take over by talking with passengers on the trains.
Assault charge dropped against former coach
The prosecution says case law doesn’t support criminal allegations against Wes Littlefield.
Wounded Maine soldier makes it home for holidays
After 18 surgeries at Walter Reed National Military Hospital, Army Sgt. Helaina Lake finally arrives in Livermore Falls on Tuesday.
POLITICS AND OTHER MISTAKES – Can’t buy me love
Even though same-sex marriage won in Maine, that doesn’t mean you can jump into bed with just anybody. Democratic state Rep. John Martin of Eagle Lake found that out when he was caught in the company of – no, not a scantily clad Zumba instructor from Kennebunk – but fully clothed accountants and lawyers employed […]
QUINN'S CORNER – Leaks aboard USS Health Care
Americans view health care as a commodity – merchandise with market value. That being the case, there will always be some kind of market value (rationing), and the ration coupons will be money. The United States already spends more than twice as much money on health care per citizen as any other country in the […]