CAPE ELIZABETH – A do-over ordered on the design of a new library for Cape Elizabeth was delivered to town councilors and library trustees in separate meetings Monday, winning the wide approval needed for the project to move on to its next phase. However, that does not necessarily mean the plan, which, unlike the first […]
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Q&A with Earle Howard Sr., a WWII hero
SOUTH PORTLAND – When soldiers and those in solidarity with them gather for a Veterans Day candlelight vigil in Mill Creek Park Nov. 11, South Portland’s Earle A. Howard Sr. probably won’t be there. The 87-year-old says his legs trouble him too much now to stand for very long. But he’ll be there in spirit, […]
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Q&A with Earle Howard Sr., a WWII hero
SOUTH PORTLAND – When soldiers and those in solidarity with them gather for a Veterans Day candlelight vigil in Mill Creek Park Nov. 11, South Portland’s Earle A. Howard Sr. probably won’t be there. The 87-year-old says his legs trouble him too much now to stand for very long. But he’ll be there in spirit, […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
Q&A with Earle Howard Sr., a WWII hero
SOUTH PORTLAND – When soldiers and those in solidarity with them gather for a Veterans Day candlelight vigil in Mill Creek Park Nov. 11, South Portland’s Earle A. Howard Sr. probably won’t be there. The 87-year-old says his legs trouble him too much now to stand for very long. But he’ll be there in spirit, […]
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Scarborough reverses course, considers fireworks ban
SCARBOROUGH – A common complaint about consumer fireworks, set to be decriminalized Jan. 1, is that they could go off in any direction. The same might be said of Scarborough’s reaction to the new law. After a Sept. 7 consensus vote against passing local restrictions, the Town Council last week reversed course, voting 5-2 at […]
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Scarborough sets impact fees for Route 1 development
SCARBOROUGH – The cost of commercial development in Scarborough has gone up, thanks to the implementation of impact fees tied to recent improvements at the intersection of Route 1 and Haigis Parkway. At its most recent meeting, Nov. 2, the Town Council unanimously approved a new ordinance that will assess a fee of $990 per […]
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Scarborough sets impact fees for Route 1 development
SCARBOROUGH – The cost of commercial development in Scarborough has gone up, thanks to the implementation of impact fees tied to recent improvements at the intersection of Route 1 and Haigis Parkway. At its most recent meeting, Nov. 2, the Town Council unanimously approved a new ordinance that will assess a fee of $990 per […]
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LOOKING BACK – Issue of Nov. 8, 2001
(Editor’s note: Looking Back is a new weekly column including news items reported 10 years ago in The Current, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.) Issue of Nov. 8, 2001 Newly elected Scarborough Town Councilors Sylvia Most, Patrick O’Reilly and Steve Ross didn’t run as a block but certainly will bring a different […]
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CURRENT Calendar – 11/10
Wednesday, Nov. 9 Scarborough Community Chamber Business After 5, 5-7 p.m., at the Hospice of Southern Maine administrative offices, 11 Hunnewell Road, Scarborough. Thursday, Nov. 10 Project GRACE fifth annual Trivia Bee, 7 p.m., at The Landing at Pine Point. Each team consists of three people; cost per team is $300. The competition is limited […]
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Cape Elizabeth police logs – 11/10
Logs Thursday, Oct. 27 Criminal mischief – A Wells Road resident reported that wiring in the home’s garage had been tampered with. Weapons – An officer responded to the middle dchool following complaints of a student “carrying a small folding knife.” Criminal mischief – A Fowler Road resident reported registration plates stole off a vehicle. […]