It was reliably reported this week by the Dallas Express-News that a ghost has been seen in the Risen Creek residential area of Dallas near the home of ex-President Bush. Observers have ranged from patriots practicing their pistol-shooting skills – in two cases laser-equipped Rugers have produced reflections of a pale image – to scholars […]
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QUINN'S CORNER – Ghosts of presidents past
It was reliably reported this week by the Dallas Express-News that a ghost has been seen in the Risen Creek residential area of Dallas near the home of ex-President Bush. Observers have ranged from patriots practicing their pistol-shooting skills – in two cases laser-equipped Rugers have produced reflections of a pale image – to scholars […]
Maine, the oldest state: Causes and possible cures
Maine is the oldest state in the Union. That simple statement may send an important message about efforts to keep or bring young people to the state. It could be a tough task, and it could be one doomed to fail. When the standard is median age – the age at which half the population […]
Attorney General's Office – Indictment List – January 6, 2012
Name: Bennett, Steven W. DOB: 08/25/48 ResidenceTown/City: Scarborough, ME 04074 Charge/s: Ct. 1: Theft by Misapplication (withholding tax), Class B & Ct. 2: Failure to Collect, Account For or Pay Over Withholding Tax, Class D Dept.: AG/Gegg Bernstein/AAG DO Viol: 02/07 Name: Smith, Gary P. DOB: 04/07/60 ResidenceTown/City: Portland, ME 04109 Charge/s: Ct. 1: Theft […]
Attorney General's Office – Indictment List – January 6, 2012
Name: Bennett, Steven W. DOB: 08/25/48 ResidenceTown/City: Scarborough, ME 04074 Charge/s: Ct. 1: Theft by Misapplication (withholding tax), Class B & Ct. 2: Failure to Collect, Account For or Pay Over Withholding Tax, Class D Dept.: AG/Gegg Bernstein/AAG DO Viol: 02/07 Name: Smith, Gary P. DOB: 04/07/60 ResidenceTown/City: Portland, ME 04109 Charge/s: Ct. 1: Theft […]
Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office – Indictment List January 6, 2012
Abdalla, Mohamed Date of Birth 01/01/90/M/B/5’8″/130#/blk/brn Portland — 3Cts. Reckless Conduct, Class C, 3Cts. Driving to Endanger, Class E, 3Cts. Aggravated Criminal Mischief, Class C, LSOA, Class E, Driving to Endanger, Class C, 2Cts. Aggravated Assault, Class B, LSOA, Class C, LSOA, Class D & Operating w/out License, Class E PPD PD Incident # 11-8055/11-8056 […]
'Largest-ever' Habitat for Humanity project proposed in Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH – So, you’ve just landed your dream job as a teacher in the town of Scarborough. Or, maybe it’s as a police officer or a firefighter. Naturally, the next step is to buy a home in town and settle down, right? Yeah, good luck with that. If you’re in your first few years in […]
'Largest-ever' Habitat for Humanity project proposed in Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH – So, you’ve just landed your dream job as a teacher in the town of Scarborough. Or, maybe it’s as a police officer or a firefighter. Naturally, the next step is to buy a home in town and settle down, right? Yeah, good luck with that. If you’re in your first few years in […]
Scarborough's Winterfest this weekend
SCARBOROUGH – Scarborough Community Services will hold its annual Winterfest celebration this weekend, with winter games, a king and queen, and fireworks to cap it all off. Winterfest 2012 is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 14, noon-5 p.m., at the Municipal Ice Rink behind Wentworth Intermediate School, with a rain date of Jan. 15. Free and […]
Back to 'the Show': South Portland’s Charlie Furbush getting ready for second MLB season
SOUTH PORTLAND – Last year was quite an interesting ride for South Portland native Charlie Furbush. In May, Furbush got the call he was waiting for his entire life when the Detroit Tigers, the team that drafted him, promoted him to the big leagues. Then, just a little over two months later, he got another […]