PORTLAND – As a proposal to build an oil pipeline from Canada to the Gulf Coast has emerged as a contentious issue on the national political scene, a similar debate has started locally, regarding an existing pipeline that runs from the tank farms in South Portland through Westbrook and onto the Lakes Region. President Barack […]
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Pipeline debate erupts in Maine
PORTLAND – As a proposal to build an oil pipeline from Canada to the Gulf Coast has emerged as a contentious issue on the national political scene, a similar debate has started locally, regarding an existing pipeline that runs from the tank farms in South Portland through Westbrook and onto the Lakes Region. President Barack […]
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Pipeline debate erupts in Maine
PORTLAND – As a proposal to build an oil pipeline from Canada to the Gulf Coast has emerged as a contentious issue on the national political scene, a similar debate has started locally, regarding an existing pipeline that runs from the tank farms in South Portland through Westbrook and onto the Lakes Region. President Barack […]
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BOYS BASKETBALL: No. 7 South Portland outlasts No. 10 Westbrook in prelims
SOUTH PORTLAND – The Westbrook boys basketball team (8-11) gave South Portland quite a battle on Tuesday night, but the Riots, who have had trouble finishing off opponents all season, came through in the end and pulled out a 40-32 win in front of a wild home crowd. The loss in the prelim round of […]
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BOYS BASKETBALL: No. 7 South Portland outlasts No. 10 Westbrook in prelims
SOUTH PORTLAND – The Westbrook boys basketball team (8-11) gave South Portland quite a battle on Tuesday night, but the Riots, who have had trouble finishing off opponents all season, came through in the end and pulled out a 40-32 win in front of a wild home crowd. The loss in the prelim round of […]
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BOYS BASKETBALL: Biddeford upsets Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH – The No. 9 Biddeford boys basketball team punched its ticket to the quarterfinal round of the Class A West playoffs at the Portland Expo with a 65-59 upset road win of No. 8 Scarborough on Tuesday night. The Tigers will now move on to the quarterfinals, where they will face top-seeded Deering on […]
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BOYS BASKETBALL: Cape Elizabeth knocked out by Wells
WELLS – The Cape Elizabeth boys basketball team won’t get a chance to defend its Class B West title this season. The No. 10 Capers saw their season end on Tuesday night with a 56-49 loss to No. 7 Wells in a prelim game. The Capers held a four-point lead in the third quarter, only […]
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It's No. 44 – forever
SOUTH PORTLAND – Southern Maine Community College on Saturday retired the No. 44 jersey of Timothy Hagerman of Scarborough, who died of cancer in December at the age of 26. SOUTH PORTLAND – Moments after Southern Maine Community College on Saturday retired the No. 44 jersey worn on the court by Timothy Hagerman, men’s basketball […]
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STORM REPORTS – A positive interaction in Scarborough
It is not always the larger groups that make the most difference. Those small, personal interactions can often mean just as much, or more. That is the mission of Scarborough High School’s Interact Club, the high school division of Rotary International. Its projects are interaction-oriented and most involve direct contact with those they are helping. […]
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CURRENT calendar – 2/15
Wednesday, Feb. 15 District 1 Jazz Festival, South Portland High School, hosted by the South Portland Music Boosters. Performances will begin at 3 p.m. and run until 9:30 p.m. All performances will be open to the public. Ticket prices are $5 for adults and $3 for students and seniors. Thirty-two middle school and high school […]