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. […]
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QUINN'S CORNER – More remain in the dark
Thomas Jefferson, American hero of profound thought (as well as an early supporter of interracial relations) said, “An enlightened citizenry is indispensable for the proper functioning of a republic.” If he was correct, the United States is in trouble. The American citizenry has a serious case of unenlightenment. And many are not only unenlightened, but […]
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QUINN'S CORNER – More remain in the dark
Thomas Jefferson, American hero of profound thought (as well as an early supporter of interracial relations) said, “An enlightened citizenry is indispensable for the proper functioning of a republic.” If he was correct, the United States is in trouble. The American citizenry has a serious case of unenlightenment. And many are not only unenlightened, but […]
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Cape Elizabeth councilors debate conflict of interest issue
CAPE ELIZABETH – Cape Elizabeth Town Councilor Caitlin Jordan got something of a shock two years ago, the day after winning election to her first term. Jordan works at Alewives Brook Farm, a family-run operation on Old Ocean House Road, and also puts her law degree to use operating The Farmer’s Daughter Legal Services. However, […]
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South Portland police logs – 11/10
Arrests Friday, Oct. 21 Mandke M. Mustafa, 25, of South Portland, on Waterman Drive at 1:11 a.m., on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. Cameron S. Hanscom, 19, of South Portland, on Westbrook Street at 2:53 a.m., on charges of operating a motor vehicle without a license and operating a […]
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Scarborough police log – 11/10
Logs Monday, Oct. 31 Burglary – At 9:33 a.m., a cash drawer containing $2,500 was found missing from Anjon’s Italian Restaurant on Route 1. The theft was believed to have happened the previous evening. A suspect was identified following a similar incident Nov. 4. Theft – At 8:19 p.m., two 18-year-olds staying at the Ingraham […]
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Scarborough police log – 11/10
Logs Monday, Oct. 31 Burglary – At 9:33 a.m., a cash drawer containing $2,500 was found missing from Anjon’s Italian Restaurant on Route 1. The theft was believed to have happened the previous evening. A suspect was identified following a similar incident Nov. 4. Theft – At 8:19 p.m., two 18-year-olds staying at the Ingraham […]
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Scarborough police log – 11/10
Logs Monday, Oct. 31 Burglary – At 9:33 a.m., a cash drawer containing $2,500 was found missing from Anjon’s Italian Restaurant on Route 1. The theft was believed to have happened the previous evening. A suspect was identified following a similar incident Nov. 4. Theft – At 8:19 p.m., two 18-year-olds staying at the Ingraham […]
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EDITORIAL – 'A thank-you message to everybody who served'
In Flanders Fields In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now […]
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – Help shape South Portland's future
Residents’ input needed in South Portland On Thursday, Nov. 17, the South Portland Comprehensive Plan Committee will be holding their second Community Forum to discuss future land use and possible zoning changes in a number of areas in South Portland. The forum will be at the South Portland Community Center starting at 6 p.m. The […]