With the exception of longtime teachers and school administrators, there is no more expert observer to the yearly rite of high school graduation than the seasoned community journalist. It is not unheard of for a reporter to cover three or more of these ceremonies in the frenzied month of June, when seniors from schools across […]
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EDITORIAL – Our commencement address
With the exception of longtime teachers and school administrators, there is no more expert observer to the yearly rite of high school graduation than the seasoned community journalist. It is not unheard of for a reporter to cover three or more of these ceremonies in the frenzied month of June, when seniors from schools across […]
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South Portland says goodbye to class of 2011
SOUTH PORTLAND – Beneath a brilliant blue sky Sunday, with a backdrop of departing planes from Portland International Jetport acting as a metaphor for the class of 2011, Amanda Linscott did something a little different. In her valedictory address, Linscott did not simply celebrate the 720 days she and her peers spent at South Portland […]
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South Portland says goodbye to class of 2011
SOUTH PORTLAND – Beneath a brilliant blue sky Sunday, with a backdrop of departing planes from Portland International Jetport acting as a metaphor for the class of 2011, Amanda Linscott did something a little different. In her valedictory address, Linscott did not simply celebrate the 720 days she and her peers spent at South Portland […]
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South Portland adopts $69.3M budget
SOUTH PORTLAND – After a three-week delay caused by questions over a special reserve fund for the high school construction project, the South Portland City Council on Monday finally adopted an operating budget for the next fiscal year. “This is the real meat of what we do on the City Council,” said Councilor Tom Coward, […]
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Scarborough police log – 6/9
Logs Wednesday, May 25 Criminal offense – Route 1, 8:17 p.m. Police investigated a report of persons shooting a firearm out of a vehicle. Thursday, May 26 Trespassing – Running Tide Road, 1:56 p.m. A resident reported that subject from a nearby group home was trying to get into the house. Tresspassing – Municipal Drive […]
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Scarborough police log – 6/9
Logs Wednesday, May 25 Criminal offense – Route 1, 8:17 p.m. Police investigated a report of persons shooting a firearm out of a vehicle. Thursday, May 26 Trespassing – Running Tide Road, 1:56 p.m. A resident reported that subject from a nearby group home was trying to get into the house. Tresspassing – Municipal Drive […]
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Scarborough police log – 6/9
Logs Wednesday, May 25 Criminal offense – Route 1, 8:17 p.m. Police investigated a report of persons shooting a firearm out of a vehicle. Thursday, May 26 Trespassing – Running Tide Road, 1:56 p.m. A resident reported that subject from a nearby group home was trying to get into the house. Tresspassing – Municipal Drive […]
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Cape Elizabeth police log – 6/9
Logs Tuesday, May 24 A Scott Dyer Road resident reported the alleged theft of a registration sticker from a license plate attached to the rear of a vehicle. Wednesday, May 27 Items reported stolen from a vehicle parked at Crescent Beach State Park included “a purse, numerous credit cards, cash and a camera.” Saturday, May […]
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QUINN'S CORNER – For women, a landmark bill
The House of Representatives has just passed a bill removing funds from Planned Parenting. The sponsor, Rep. Pence, R-Indiana, who calls himself “a Christian, a conservative, and a Republican, in that order,” has accomplished a remarkable task. By protecting or liberating various minorities, this modern Republican crusader has set a benchmark for his party unmatched […]