SOUTH PORTLAND – In a unanimous vote of the five members who sat through all related testimony (more than 15 hours worth), the South Portland Board of Assessment Review on Friday denied an appeal filed by owners of the Maine Mall, who sought a refund of nearly $900,000 in 2009 property taxes. Chicago-based General Growth […]
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Cape Elizabeth police log – 7/28
Reports Sunday, July 10 A North Yarmouth resident reported being bitten by a cat while at Cape Elizabeth Middle School. The animal could not be located and the woman was referred to her doctor to inquire about rabies shots. Monday, July 11 Car burglary – A Virginia resident reported the theft of a purse containing […]
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Cape Elizabeth police log – 7/28
Reports Sunday, July 10 A North Yarmouth resident reported being bitten by a cat while at Cape Elizabeth Middle School. The animal could not be located and the woman was referred to her doctor to inquire about rabies shots. Monday, July 11 Car burglary – A Virginia resident reported the theft of a purse containing […]
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CURRENT calendar – 7/28
Wednesday, July 27 Summer Concerts at Mill Creek Park, 6:30-8 p.m., featuring Motor Booty Affair, playing disco favorites of the 1970s. Bring the family, a picnic, a blanket or chair and enjoy the show. FMI, call 767-7650 or go to www.southportland.org. Family Nature Walk: Mummichogs and Marsh Muck, every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Scarborough Marsh Audubon […]
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CURRENT calendar – 7/28
Wednesday, July 27 Summer Concerts at Mill Creek Park, 6:30-8 p.m., featuring Motor Booty Affair, playing disco favorites of the 1970s. Bring the family, a picnic, a blanket or chair and enjoy the show. FMI, call 767-7650 or go to www.southportland.org. Family Nature Walk: Mummichogs and Marsh Muck, every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Scarborough Marsh Audubon […]
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Cape Elizabeth books $8M library plan
CAPE ELIZABETH – When Cape Elizabeth library director Jay Scherma describes the building he’s overseen for the past 15 years, it’s not surprising that he’d use a literary allusion. “It’s like Topsy says in ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin,’” he quotes, “‘I just growed.’” And grow it has, in almost hodge-podge fashion. The Thomas Memorial Library is […]
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POLITICS AND OTHER MISTAKES – Paid to play
In a recent national survey that I totally made up, thousands of people were asked which of the following they would prefer to find between their sheets: A. Casey Anthony. B. bed bugs. C. a lobbyist. Not surprisingly, the lobbyist finished dead last. As one fictional respondent put it, “You can call the parole board […]
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South Portland selects new high school principal
SOUTH PORTLAND – South Portland school officials have picked a man who has logged just one year as a principal to take on the top job at South Portland High School. In a special meeting set for 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 1, at the superintendent’s office, the school board will act on the nomination […]
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South Portland selects new high school principal
SOUTH PORTLAND – South Portland school officials have picked a man who has logged just one year as a principal to take on the top job at South Portland High School. In a special meeting set for 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 1, at the superintendent’s office, the school board will act on the nomination […]
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Scarborough police log – 7/28
Arrests Tuesday, July 19 Darlene, R. St. Cyr-Cole, 49, of Buxton, on County Road at 2:11 p.m., on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (with one prior in last 10 years) and operating a motor vehicle when license suspended or revoked. Wednesday, July 20 Frederick L. Farrell, 32, of South […]