Emily Sherman is feeling on top of the world. That’s because the Scarborough science teacher is one of 14 educators the National Geographic Society is sending on an Arctic expedition this summer. “I was very shocked,” said Sherman on Friday from her classroom, where she teaches natural science to freshmen, biology to sophomores and environmental […]
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Scarborough hires DiBiase as boys basketball coach
SCARBOROUGH – Scarborough High School has hired Tony DiBiase to lead the varsity boys basketball team. DiBiase is a longtime high school basketball coach in Maine who has led three teams to state championships, including South Portland in 1992. The school released the following statement: Scarborough High School is pleased to announce that the School […]
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Scarborough hires DiBiase as boys basketball coach
SCARBOROUGH – Scarborough High School has hired Tony DiBiase to lead the varsity boys basketball team. DiBiase is a longtime high school basketball coach in Maine who has led three teams to state championships, including South Portland in 1992. The school released the following statement: Scarborough High School is pleased to announce that the School […]
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CURRENT calendar – 5/10
Thursday, May 10 Scarborough Educational Foundation spelling bee, 7-8:30 p.m., at the Scarborough High School auditorium, featuring host Meredith Manning of Q97.9. Free. Scarborough teachers, librarians, firefighters, and local business people to compete. Friday, May 11 Friends of the Scarborough Marsh 40th anniversary celebration, 5:30-9 p.m., at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road, […]
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MY SIDE OF SOPO – South Portland suffers surplus of bad budgeting
Over past four years, I have been very critical of the irresponsible and uninformed financial decisions made by the South Portland City Council, the Board of Education and the school superintendent. Some have criticized my disrespect for these parties. I believe Albert Einstein had it right when he said, “Unthinking respect for authority is the […]
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LETTERS – Scarborough school budget, state senate race
Scarborough’s school budget is smart and responsible As members of the Scarborough Board of Education, our mission is to advocate for the children of Scarborough by adopting a “kids first” educational program, policies and a responsible budget. Through the efforts of the school superintendent, leadership team and the school board, a very thoughtful and well-planned, […]
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Cape Elizabeth police log – 5/10
Arrests Thursday, April 26 Peter Henckel, 44, of Portland, in South Portland at 10:47 a.m., on a warrant for failing to appear in court on charges of assault and disorderly conduct. Friday, April 27 Travis Bettney, 24, of Portland, on Mitchell Road at 10:28 p.m., on a charge of unlawful possession of a scheduled drug. […]
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GIRLS TENNIS – South Portland sweeps Westbrook
SOUTH PORTLAND – The South Portland Red Riots girls’ tennis team improved to 3-3 on the season Monday after sweeping all five matches against the Westbrook Blue Blazes (0-5-1). It was the Red Riots first win since April 27, after losing two in a row, to the McAuley and Sanford. In what might have been […]
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As city decides on farmers market location, another sprouts at Maine Mall
SOUTH PORTLAND – Following an hour-long debate Monday night, the South Portland City Council narrowly rejected an offer by Hannaford supermarkets to host a local farmers market in its Mill Creek parking lot, agreeing instead to place the troubled showcase on Hinckley Drive during its sophomore season. However, Monday’s 5-2 vote only closes the busy […]
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QUINN'S CORNER – Raj era fades for U.S.
Raj is a word that should be in everyone’s vocabulary. Out of style for a generation or so, it is now creeping back into usage, this time to define a different set of characters. Raj (“reign” in Hindustani) referred to the 100-year British rule over India and assorted principalities – a reign that ended in […]