At the beginning of each new school year, while many parents feel a mix of excitement and sadness, parents of children with special needs also have a sense of anxiety over whether their children’s needs are being met. Here are some common issues parents face in special education and some tips on how to face […]
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CURRENT AFFAIRS – Lighthouses and more
Maine Lighthouse Day is Saturday, Sept. 15 – a perfect opportunity to visit my favorite lighthouse, Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse. The view from the top balcony is fabulous, of course, but the whole experience is rewarding. The walk out the breakwater (900 feet long) is fun, hopping from one granite block to another, the climb […]
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CURRENT AFFAIRS – Lighthouses and more
Maine Lighthouse Day is Saturday, Sept. 15 – a perfect opportunity to visit my favorite lighthouse, Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse. The view from the top balcony is fabulous, of course, but the whole experience is rewarding. The walk out the breakwater (900 feet long) is fun, hopping from one granite block to another, the climb […]
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South Portland – Fall High School Sports Preview
Boys soccer Sept. 1 Scarborough 1 p.m. Sept. 4 Massabesic 6 p.m. Sept. 6 @ Biddeford 4 p.m. Sept. 11 @ Westbrook 6 p.m. Sept. 13 @ Sanford 6 p.m. Sept. 18 Deering 6 p.m. Sept. 20 @ Windham 6 p.m. Sept. 24 Kennebunk 6 p.m. Sept. 27 @ Bonny Eagle 6 p.m. Oct. 2 […]
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South Portland – Fall High School Sports Preview
Boys soccer Sept. 1 Scarborough 1 p.m. Sept. 4 Massabesic 6 p.m. Sept. 6 @ Biddeford 4 p.m. Sept. 11 @ Westbrook 6 p.m. Sept. 13 @ Sanford 6 p.m. Sept. 18 Deering 6 p.m. Sept. 20 @ Windham 6 p.m. Sept. 24 Kennebunk 6 p.m. Sept. 27 @ Bonny Eagle 6 p.m. Oct. 2 […]
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ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS – Put senior expo on your calendar
If you’ve never been to a senior expo, you are in for a wonderful surprise. If you have attended this kind of a program, you’ll be happy to know you have another opportunity on Sept. 25. I’m glad that the publisher of these papers is one of the sponsors of this September event, organized by […]
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South Portland High School deals with expansion
SOUTH PORTLAND – Last week, South Portland High School Principal James Holland broke in a new, 190-space parking lot by the football field, gliding across the new pavement to claim the first space. “It was pretty nice,” he said, with a wry smile. But the serenity of that moment didn’t last long. This week, students […]
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Drug robberies taking their toll
The rapid rise in pharmacy robberies this year is causing alarm not only among law enforcement, but those working in the pharmacy field, as well. “The robberies are caused by drug abuse. They’re stealing it because on the street, the values are about a $1 a milligram on oxycodone. So when you steal a bottle […]
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Drug robberies taking their toll
The rapid rise in pharmacy robberies this year is causing alarm not only among law enforcement, but those working in the pharmacy field, as well. “The robberies are caused by drug abuse. They’re stealing it because on the street, the values are about a $1 a milligram on oxycodone. So when you steal a bottle […]
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Briefs – 9/05
Group to discuss Scarborough’s environmental vision Citizens for a Green Scarborough is sponsoring an event billed as an opportunity to shape the environmental vision for Scarborough for the next 10 years. The event will be held Monday, Oct. 1, at 6:30 p.m. at the Scarborough Public Library. The aim is to revisit the vision for […]