This week, Lucius Flatley, with a display of anger uncommon to a Down East philosopher, criticized a scheme being laid by Maine’s Republicans in Augusta. It took the GOP a generation to capture Maine government – and they seem willing to try anything to remain secure in the warm leather seats of the Capitol. They […]
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Tree lighting, Christmas festival in Cape Elizabeth tonight
CAPE ELIZABETH – The Cape Business Alliance will host its first “Christmas on the Cape” from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9. The event culminates in a community tree lighting at 7:15 at Key Bank, located in the Town Center. Families of all ages are invited to participate in this kick-off to the holiday season. Parking […]
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‘Gourmet deli’ planned for Cape Elizabeth
CAPE ELIZABETH – Cape Elizabeth residents Michael and Stephanie Concannon hope to open a “gourmet deli” in town, at 349 Ocean House Road, on a 0.76-acre vacant lot next to the high school entrance on Route 77. However, they still must broker the same easement deal with the town that reportedly scuttled a previous development […]
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Scarborough police log – 12/8
Logs Friday, Nov. 18 Domestic assault – 4:51 p.m. Shoppers at Hannaford’s reported seeing a male strike a female, who “made light” of the incident when approached by police and declined to pursue action. Sunday, Nov. 20 Assault – 2:36 p.m. One driver “flipping off” another led to an incident of road rage and a […]
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Scarborough police log – 12/8
Logs Friday, Nov. 18 Domestic assault – 4:51 p.m. Shoppers at Hannaford’s reported seeing a male strike a female, who “made light” of the incident when approached by police and declined to pursue action. Sunday, Nov. 20 Assault – 2:36 p.m. One driver “flipping off” another led to an incident of road rage and a […]
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Cape council names leaders
CAPE ELIZABETH – At its annual caucus Monday, the Cape Elizabeth Town Council divvied up responsibilities for the coming year, starting with the selection of Sara Lennon as chairwoman. Lennon, a former English teacher who now runs a business offering writing and graphic design to educational and nonprofit organizations, is entering the final year of […]
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South Portland police log – 12/8
Arrests Saturday, Nov. 19 David Kenney, 18, of South Portland, on Holden Street at 12:41 a.m., on charges of assaulting a police officer and disorderly conduct. Allie R. Rose, 23, of South Portland, on Strathmore Road at 11:46 p.m., on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. Sunday, Nov. 20 Brenda […]
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Cape Elizabeth police log – 12/8
Summonses Monday, Nov. 21 Raymond Dillon, 29, of Cape Elizabeth, on Mitchell Road at 8:50 p.m., for failing to produce proof of motor vehicle insurance. Mary Chadd, 32, of Portland, on Route 77 at 10 a.m., for passing a stopped school bus. Tuesday, Nov. 22 Colleen Jefferds, 35, of Scarborough, on Ocean House Road at […]
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City councilor kicked off South Portland High School building committee
SOUTH PORTLAND – South Portland City Councilor Alan Livingston pledged to continue his seemingly Quixotic quest get a laundry room built into South Portland’s new $41.5 million high school, even after those demands got him kicked off the school’s building committee. At the committee’s final presentation to the City Council Dec. 1, Livingston was forced […]
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STORM REPORTS – Students leading students in Scarborough
They’ve met every Thursday after school for years: Scarborough High School’s Key Club, easily the largest organization at the school. A community service club and part of Kiwanis International organization, Scarborough’s Key Club boasts more than 80 members, each required to log a minimum of 30 hours of service a year. “It can be really […]