LOS ANGELES — The executors of Michael Jackson’s estate said Tuesday they were concerned about the welfare of the singer’s mother and children amid a family feud over money that has prompted three police investigations. Executors John Branca and John McClain wrote in a letter posted online to fans of the pop star that they […]
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Q&A with Paul Rollins of South Portland, diving instructor
SOUTH PORTLAND – For nearly a quarter century, when police officers in the greater Portland area have needed to perform their jobs under water, they’ve turned to Paul Rollins, 63, of South Portland, for the requisite training. His business on Washington Avenue, Rollins Scuba Associates, keeps him busy when he is not certifying new divers […]
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Q&A with Paul Rollins of South Portland, diving instructor
SOUTH PORTLAND – For nearly a quarter century, when police officers in the greater Portland area have needed to perform their jobs under water, they’ve turned to Paul Rollins, 63, of South Portland, for the requisite training. His business on Washington Avenue, Rollins Scuba Associates, keeps him busy when he is not certifying new divers […]
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LEGION – Morrill beats Moody's, falls to Andrews
SOUTH PORTLAND – The American Legion baseball season came to an end Monday for Morrill Post of South Portland, as the team fell in the Zone 4 tournament 17-1 to Andrews Post. Morrill (10-11) had its bats go silent just a day after finding its offense in a big way. On Sunday, Seventh-seeded Morrill totaled […]
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South Portland's Mahoney school converting to gas
SOUTH PORTLAND – The South Portland City Council has hired Northeast Mechanical of Portland to convert the two boilers at Mahoney Middle School from No. 2 fuel oil to natural gas, for $126,910. The conversion makes the bus garage on Wescott Road the only school department building to still use heating oil. The contract was […]
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South Portland Notes
Failing farmers According to South Portland City Councilor Rosemarie De Angelis, who also chairs the Farmers Market Advisory Committee, the Thursday afternoon market is “struggling incredibly” since moving to Hinckley Drive May 24. Already, she said, three farmers have quit, citing lack of sales. “We’re losing them quickly. Many come from a long distance and […]
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South Portland Notes
Failing farmers According to South Portland City Councilor Rosemarie De Angelis, who also chairs the Farmers Market Advisory Committee, the Thursday afternoon market is “struggling incredibly” since moving to Hinckley Drive May 24. Already, she said, three farmers have quit, citing lack of sales. “We’re losing them quickly. Many come from a long distance and […]
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South Portland police log – 7/26
Arrests Monday, July 16 Kasey R. Crissinger, 21, of South Portland, at 9:37 a.m., on a warrant. Wednesday, July 18 Ashley N. McComish, 24, of South Portland, on Kelly Street at 2:11 a.m., on a charge of unlawful possession of a scheduled drug. Christopher L. Frank, 22, of South Portland, on Casco Bay Bridge at […]
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LOOKING BACK – Issue of July 25, 2002
(Looking Back is a weekly column including news items reported 10 years ago in The Current, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in September 2011.) Issue of July 25, 2002 Cindy Andreson was at home Tuesday with her parents, who live with her and her husband on Val Terrace, when a big thunderstorm hit Scarborough around […]
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'In-law' apartment rules adjusted in Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH – The Scarborough Town Council, which in February broadened zoning rules to allow the construction of accessory units – so-called “in-law apartments” – as permitted uses rather than special exceptions requiring zoning board approval, has come back with two “minor amendments.” Town Planner Dan Bacon said the need for the changes, approved at the […]