SOUTH PORTLAND – Following 90 minutes of debate, during which City Manager Jim Gailey allowed, “some strong words were exchanged,” the South Portland City Council voted 5-2 Wednesday to end its tax-funded health plan effective Nov. 30, 2013. After that date councilors may continue to enroll in the city’s health insurance, possibly saving money over […]
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Scarborough team wins soccer title
SCARBOROUGH – This Labor Day weekend, the Scarborough Soccer Club U14 boys participated in the Londonderry United Soccer Tournament in Londonderry, N.H. The team went undefeated and won the U14 boys championship. This year’s team includes: Marc Guerette, Cameron Smith, Glade Fredenburg, Ben Batoosingh, Connor Langlois, Noah Charest, Justin Perry, Coach Randy Barr, Jack Wagner, […]
Scarborough team wins soccer title
SCARBOROUGH – This Labor Day weekend, the Scarborough Soccer Club U14 boys participated in the Londonderry United Soccer Tournament in Londonderry, N.H. The team went undefeated and won the U14 boys championship. This year’s team includes: Marc Guerette, Cameron Smith, Glade Fredenburg, Ben Batoosingh, Connor Langlois, Noah Charest, Justin Perry, Coach Randy Barr, Jack Wagner, […]
Cape Elizabeth – Fall High School Sports Preview
Football Aug. 31 Wells 7 p.m. Sept. 7 @ York 7 p.m. Sept. 14 Lake Region 7 p.m. Sept. 21 @ Falmouth 7 p.m. Sept. 28 Westbrook 7 p.m. Oct. 5 @ Marshwood 7 p.m. Oct. 12 Fryeburg Academy 7 p.m. Oct. 19 @ Mountain Valley 7 p.m. Coach: Aaron Filieo Last year’s record: 7-3, […]
Scarborough officials willing to work with ‘house concert’ series host
SCARBOROUGH – After being shut down by code enforcement officials last week, a Scarborough resident was allowed to host one last previously scheduled performance in his home last week, but now says the future of his “house concert” series remains in doubt. That doubt, says Paul Williams, rests on the town’s definition of “commercial activity.” […]
Scarborough officials willing to work with ‘house concert’ series host
SCARBOROUGH – After being shut down by code enforcement officials last week, a Scarborough resident was allowed to host one last previously scheduled performance in his home last week, but now says the future of his “house concert” series remains in doubt. That doubt, says Paul Williams, rests on the town’s definition of “commercial activity.” […]
Lobster prices rebound
After a summer when lobster prices bottomed out at less than $4 a pound in most places, prices started rebounding during the Labor Day weekend, with most local lobster pounds now selling for nearly $5 a pound or more. While the low lobster prices this summer were good for lobster lovers, the dropping prices drastically […]
LOOKING BACK – Issue of Sept. 5, 2002
As Cape Elizabeth residents sifted through old pots and pans, books and children’s toys last Thursday afternoon, Phineas Sprague fingered the stack of business cards in his pocket and looked for someone to approach. “Can I give you my business card?” Sprague asked of a woman as she unloaded a stack of books onto a […]
Current Calendar – 9/05
Thursday, Sept. 6 South Portland Summer Farmers’ Market, 3-7 p.m. every Thursday, on Hinckley Drive, near Mill Creek Park. Friday, Sept. 7 65th class reunion, for South Portland High School class of 1947, at 11:30 a.m., at Dimillo’s Floating Restaurant, 25 Long Wharf, Portland. For more information, contact Raymond Pandora at 797-6542. Security “active shooter” […]
Current Calendar – 9/05
Thursday, Sept. 6 South Portland Summer Farmers’ Market, 3-7 p.m. every Thursday, on Hinckley Drive, near Mill Creek Park. Friday, Sept. 7 65th class reunion, for South Portland High School class of 1947, at 11:30 a.m., at Dimillo’s Floating Restaurant, 25 Long Wharf, Portland. For more information, contact Raymond Pandora at 797-6542. Security “active shooter” […]