Big 20 supports Buy Local Scarborough Mike Walker and Rick Jones, who purchased the Big 20 Bowling Center in December 2010, have been revitalizing the 60-year-old building using local craftsmen. “When the building was constructed by the Anton family in 1950, all of the products and craftsmen were local residents and our pledge to ourselves […]
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GUEST COLUMN – Bringing the discussion above ground
If there’s a silver lining in these hard economic times, it’s the fact that we tend to focus more on things of real and lasting value. Our tap water system is one such thing. Only tap water delivers public health protection, fire protection, support for the economy and the quality of life we enjoy. Reinvesting […]
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EDITORIAL – All loving couples deserve right to wed
It has been three years since Maine voters turned down a referendum to legalize same-sex marriage, narrowly missing an opportunity for the state to become the first to do so by popular vote. This campaign has been different so far, not only because it is a presidential election year, but also because the Catholic Church […]
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Looking Back – Issue of Oct. 17, 2002
Local oil dealers say fear about a war with Iraq may drive oil prices up a bit in the short term, but there is plenty of oil to go around and prices will stabilize. Jeff Quirk of Quirk Oil Company in Scarborough said prices may be going up slightly right n o w, but are […]
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Briefs – 10/18
Doiron to speak at land trust Roger Doiron will speak at the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust annual meeting. The 27th annual event will take place Sunday, Nov. 4, from 6-8 p.m., at the Inn by the Sea, 40 Bowery Beach Road. Roger Doiron is the founder and director of Kitchen Gardeners International. Under Doiron’s leadership, […]
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Current Calendar – 10/18
Thursday, Oct. 18 Candidate forum, House District 124 and state Senate District 7, 7-9 p.m., in the South Portland City Hall Council Chambers. Book discussion, South Portland Public Library, 7 p.m., on the new book “Books to Die For,” an anthology for fans of the mystery genre. 767-7660 or www.southportlandlibrary.com. South Portland Summer Farmers’ Market, […]
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Scarborough Police log – 10/18
Arrests Monday, Oct 1 Nickolas K. Liston, 20, of Portland, at 10:26 a.m. on Route 1, on three warrants. Arthur C. Follis, 44, of Buxton, at 8:33 p.m. on Avenue C, on charges of telephone harassment, violating conditions of release and refusing to submit to arrest. Thursday, Oct. 4 Jason R. Leblanc, 33, of Gorham, […]
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Cape Elizabeth Police log – 10/18
Logs Thursday, Oct 4 Burglary – “Several dollars in loose change” was reported missing from a vehicle on Shore Road. Burglary – Police investigated a report of a “possible residential burglary” on Fowler Road, later learning that “a relative with access had stopped at the residence.” Saturday, Oct. 6 Burglary – A television valued at […]
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House District 124 – Part of South Portland
Kevin Battle (R) Age: 54 Education: “Some college,” along with on-the-job specialized training schools. Occupation: Deputy Harbor Master, Portland (since 2004). Recent work history: South Portland police officer (1985-2012); U.S. Coast Guard (active 1979-1985, reservist 1985-2002) Elective experience: None Residency: Sandy Hill Road, South Portland (25 years) Personal: Married (32 years), two children. Contact: phone: […]
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Truth Test: Anti-Raye ad among most misleading of season
The ad in support of Mike Michaud rings false with many allegations against Maine’s Senate president.