Fifty years ago, at the old house on Chute Road, it was almost Thanksgiving. It was also hunting season, which took priority over holidays. If there was deer meat (we never called it venison) in the freezer, Thanksgiving dinner would be served around noon. If there was no deer yet, Father would have gone hunting […]
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QUINN'S CORNER – A stamp of approval
This week the coffee klatch took up a question that has some impact on every American – the U.S. Post Office. Stirred by reports of impending financial doom, Congress seems to be reacting in standard congressional mode. Everyone seems full of criticism; few have suggestions. The liberals feel that the Nation and the New York […]
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QUINN'S CORNER – A stamp of approval
This week the coffee klatch took up a question that has some impact on every American – the U.S. Post Office. Stirred by reports of impending financial doom, Congress seems to be reacting in standard congressional mode. Everyone seems full of criticism; few have suggestions. The liberals feel that the Nation and the New York […]
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Fort Williams bus fees approved in Cape Elizabeth
CAPE ELIZABETH – The Cape Elizabeth Town Council voted 5-2 Monday to begin assessing a fee on tour groups entering Fort Williams Park, starting with the 2012 season. Although the move would seem counter to the wishes of residents, who in 2006 and 2010 voted overwhelmingly against implementing parking fees for all visitors, a majority […]
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Veterans Memorial Bridge to be closed overnight Wednesday
Due to construction of the new Veterans Memorial Bridge, the existing Veterans Memorial Bridge, which connects Portland’s West End to South Portland over the Fore River, will be closed at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16, and reopen the next morning at 6 a.m. During this overnight bridge closure, construction crews will conclude the installation […]
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Cape Elizabeth may eliminate Arts Commission
CAPE ELIZABETH – As the Cape Elizabeth Town Council gears up for its annual post-election spate of appointments to boards and commissions, it may put one out of its misery. The town Arts Commission was founded 25 years ago, and despite what Town Manager Michael McGovern calls “very minimal” funding of $1,000 per year, the […]
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People’s Veto win gives back Election Day voting rights
AUGUSTA – Mainers like to be able to register to vote on Election Day, and Tuesday they regained that ability by approving referendum Question 1 by a significant margin. The People’s Veto vote effectively reverses new legislation enacted this year that requires residents to register to vote ahead of time, no later than the Thursday […]
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‘I’m really proud of my kids’: Scarborough girls soccer coach looks back on a good run
SCARBOROUGH – Losing in the state final is never an easy thing, but after the Scarborough girls soccer team fell 4-0 to Bangor on Saturday, ending the Storm’s quest for back-to-back titles, Scarborough coach Mike Farley was still able to look back on the last couple of years and know that his players accomplished something […]
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‘I’m really proud of my kids’: Scarborough girls soccer coach looks back on a good run
SCARBOROUGH – Losing in the state final is never an easy thing, but after the Scarborough girls soccer team fell 4-0 to Bangor on Saturday, ending the Storm’s quest for back-to-back titles, Scarborough coach Mike Farley was still able to look back on the last couple of years and know that his players accomplished something […]
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Thornton tops South Portland in football semifinals
SACO – The South Portland football team’s season came to an end in the Class A West semifinals on Saturday afternoon as Thornton Academy’s (9-1) defense was able to stop the Riots (7-3) on a last-second goal line stand to preserve a 20-15 victory, allowing the Trojans to advance to play the top-ranked Cheverus Stags […]