CAPE ELIZABETH – In November, Cape Elizabeth voters will be asked to bond up to $6 million to rebuild the Thomas Memorial Library. Unfortunately, said Town Manager Michael McGovern, the building can’t wait that long. Following a July 17 meeting with Library Director Jay Scherma and Facilities Manager Greg Marles, McGovern has ordered $9,000 in […]
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SOUTH PORTLAND – The South Portland Planning Board has reviewed a list of 46 city-owned lots, taken for back taxes between 1923 and 2009, and will recommend to the City Council that nearly half of them, totaling 4.99 acres, be put out to public bid. The board will urge councilors to keep 24 lots totaling […]
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South Portland police log – 8/02
Arrests Friday, July 13 Michael Barker, 48, of South Portland, on Highland Avenue at 8:23 p.m., on a warrant. Monday, July 23 Nickolas K. Liston, 20, of South Portland, at Bug Light Park at 2:17 a.m., on two warrants for failure to appear in court. Ronald R. Esh, 51, of Porter, at Plaza 29 at […]
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Scarborough police log – 8/02
Arrests Monday, July 23 Matthew S. Thorne, 28, of South Portland, on Route 1 at 11:05 a.m., on a warrant and a charge of operating a motor vehicle while license suspended. Thursday, July 26 Ryan C. Gillikin, 26, of Portland, on Mussey Road at 9:17 a.m., on a warrant. Friday, July 27 Craig L. Denbow, […]
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Letter to Editor – Route 1 boards
Route 1 no place for sandwich boards Having read Duke Harrington’s recent article, “Sandwich boards cut in Scarborough” (Current, 7-26-12), I can only wish Joe Palmieri the best of luck when he moves his local establishment, Chicago Dogs, to South Portland. When Mr. Palmieri complains about “A dumb little ordinance” he seems to mock the […]
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Letter to Editor – Route 1 boards
Route 1 no place for sandwich boards Having read Duke Harrington’s recent article, “Sandwich boards cut in Scarborough” (Current, 7-26-12), I can only wish Joe Palmieri the best of luck when he moves his local establishment, Chicago Dogs, to South Portland. When Mr. Palmieri complains about “A dumb little ordinance” he seems to mock the […]
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Letters to Editor – Gun violence
More legislation not the answer to gun violence I agree that something must be done. But it has nothing to do with limiting any further, the availability of firearms. For the very first time since he took office, I agree with President Obama on something he said: “In his broadest remarks on gun control yet […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Forecaster Opinion
Letters to Editor – Gun violence
More legislation not the answer to gun violence I agree that something must be done. But it has nothing to do with limiting any further, the availability of firearms. For the very first time since he took office, I agree with President Obama on something he said: “In his broadest remarks on gun control yet […]
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Arts Calendar – 8/02
Theater Friday, Aug. 3-?Sunday, Aug. 5 “Footloose,” presented by Windham Center Stage Theater, Windham Community Center, 8 School Road, Windham. Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 4 p.m. $10-$12. 893-2098 or www.windhamtheater.org. Tuesday, Aug. 7-?Saturday, Aug. 18 “Rocky Horror Show,” Arundel Barn Playhouse, 53 Old Post Road, Arundel. Tuesday-Saturday 8 p.m., plus Wednesday […]
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Current Calendar – 8/02
Thursday, Aug. 2 “Whodunit?” author talk, with Maine mystery author Kieran Shields, 6:30-8 p.m., South Portland Public Library. Admission is free. For more information, contact 767-7660 or www.southportlandlibrary.com. Scarborough Concerts in the Park, with the Tony Boffa Band, 6:30 p.m., at the gazebo at Memorial Park. Free. Outdoor concessions by the Rotary. Free parking at […]