Most people recognized April 4 at the annual awards ceremony of the South Portland Police Department got certificates of appreciation placed in light cardboard folders, but Officer Steven Connors walked away with something quite different, something unlike any trophy ever handed out by the city. Inside a wooden case, alongside a department patch and the […]
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‘Just another day’
Most people recognized April 4 at the annual awards ceremony of the South Portland Police Department got certificates of appreciation placed in light cardboard folders, but Officer Steven Connors walked away with something quite different, something unlike any trophy ever handed out by the city. Inside a wooden case, alongside a department patch and the […]
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MY SIDE OF SOPO: Conflicting interests
Recently it was reported that Maine ranked 46th in the “State Integrity Investigation” by three nonpartisan, national and international journalism and good government groups. Maine got an F in nine of the 14 categories. Three of the nine categories that Maine got an F on are categories that are relevant to cities like South Portland. […]
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Cape Elizabeth police log – 4/12
Logs Monday, March 26 An elderly driver was removed from the streets following a stop for erratic driving on Sawyer Road at 10:10 p.m. Family members assisted with taking the driver home and an “adverse driver report” was forwarded to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, which may result in the suspension or revocation of driving […]
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Cape Elizabeth police log – 4/12
Logs Monday, March 26 An elderly driver was removed from the streets following a stop for erratic driving on Sawyer Road at 10:10 p.m. Family members assisted with taking the driver home and an “adverse driver report” was forwarded to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, which may result in the suspension or revocation of driving […]
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‘Store to Shore’ ?at Maine Mall
SOUTH PORTLAND – South Portland middle-school students will show off their projects, including the aquatic robots, as well as redesigned fishing nets and special lobster traps, during a special nine-day event at the Maine Mall. “From Store to Shore,” April 14-22, is a celebration of Earth Month and a kickoff to summer shopping. There will […]
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Dylan, Lambert may be Scarborough-bound
SCARBOROUGH – Some big names, including Bob Dylan, Miranda Lambert and Willie Nelson, may take the stage this summer at Scarborough Downs. Waterfront Concerts, which has staged A-list shows in Bangor for the past three years, is expanding into southern Maine, with up to five shows coming this summer to Scarborough Downs. Last week, the […]
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Sports Briefs – 4/12
Ramsdell wins Libby award Damian Ramsdell of Scarborough is winner of Libby-Mitchell Legion Baseball offseason baseball dedication award, named after coach Richard C. Libby Jr. Since 1996, the award as gone annually to the player who demonstrates the most dedication and hard work in the winter skills program, which is designed to improve player throwing […]
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From sick bed to show stopper
SCARBOROUGH – It’s been kind of a big year for Alicia Fournier of Scarborough, and she’s only 13. But at that tender age, the tiny brunette with a big voice has already experienced highs few can dream of, and lows fewer still can imagine. Described by her mother Julie as “just the most terrific kid,” […]
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Cumberland County students honored
Fairfield University has announced that the following local residents have been named to Alpha Sigma Nu, class of 2013: Daniel Jones, a resident of South Portland; and Julie Passarelli, a resident of Scarborough. Alpha Sigma Nu, the honor society of Jesuit institutions of higher education, recognizes those students who distinguish themselves in scholarship, loyalty, and […]