SCARBOROUGH – Jim Elkins started volunteering at Project GRACE four years ago. Quickly moving up the ranks, he now volunteers, chairs a committee and sits on the board of directors. For those reasons, Elkins is the first-ever recipient of the Scarborough Terrace Assisted Living Senior Service Award. Mary Rollo, executive director of Project GRACE, nominated […]
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South Portland office named for community leader
SOUTH PORTLAND – The South Portland Housing Authority on June 12 named its new office space, located on the first floor of 100 Waterman Drive, in honor of Dr. Frank Morong, a longtime member and past chairman of its governing board. Now known as the “Dr. Frank S. Morong Affordable Housing Center,” the site houses […]
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South Portland office named for community leader
SOUTH PORTLAND – The South Portland Housing Authority on June 12 named its new office space, located on the first floor of 100 Waterman Drive, in honor of Dr. Frank Morong, a longtime member and past chairman of its governing board. Now known as the “Dr. Frank S. Morong Affordable Housing Center,” the site houses […]
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Local high school graduation rates
With the class of 2012 on its way, the Maine Department of Education on Monday released final graduation rates for the class of 2011, and while the numbers were up statewide, there were down slightly closer to home. According to a release issued by spokesman David Connerty-Marin, 83.79 percent of all students who entered Maine […]
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Local high school graduation rates
With the class of 2012 on its way, the Maine Department of Education on Monday released final graduation rates for the class of 2011, and while the numbers were up statewide, there were down slightly closer to home. According to a release issued by spokesman David Connerty-Marin, 83.79 percent of all students who entered Maine […]
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Cape Elizabeth High School annual scholarships
Cape Elizabeth High School has named its scholarship awards for the class of 2012: 2012 Project Graduation Scholarship, for strength of character: Lane Parrish and Cassandra Quimby; Andrew Ward Holland Memorial, for clear passion and focus of study: Christopher Frank; Betty King Memorial, for a worthy student: Shannon Sockalexis; Billy Brown Sports Award, for enthusiasm […]
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Surf's up in Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH – For a trio of Scarborough surfers, a class project has turned into a going concern as a full-service shop dedicated to the sport they love. While some stores sell boards and surfing supplies, and others make custom equipment, Brett Dobrovolny, 23, says Black Point Surf Shop in Scarborough, which he opened with brothers […]
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South Portland considering endowment for city parks
SOUTH PORTLAND – In an attempt to defray the cost of park maintenance in South Portland, the City Council is considering the creation of an endowment program funded by private donations. No formal vote was taken on the topic at the council’s most recent workshop session, but City Manager Jim Gailey said afterward that he […]
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BOYS LACROSSE: Red Storm boys capture third in a row
STANDISH – Scarborough senior Ryan Pallotta went out with a bang Saturday afternoon, scoring a season-high five goals to lead the Red Storm to a 9-4 victory over Cheverus in the Class A state championship. The win marked the Red Storm’s third consecutive state championship and fourth in five years. For Pallotta, his five-goal outburst […]
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BOYS LACROSSE: Red Storm boys capture third in a row
STANDISH – Scarborough senior Ryan Pallotta went out with a bang Saturday afternoon, scoring a season-high five goals to lead the Red Storm to a 9-4 victory over Cheverus in the Class A state championship. The win marked the Red Storm’s third consecutive state championship and fourth in five years. For Pallotta, his five-goal outburst […]