Arrests Friday, May 13 Gary Moody, 46, of South Portland, on Columbus Avenue at 4:39 p.m. on a warrant and a charge of violating conditions of release. Saturday, May 14 Joseph M. Rokowski, 23, of Gray, on Main Street at 1:40 a.m. on charges of theft of services, possession of marijuana (civil) and assault. Jacob […]
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POWs to help open Maine Military Museum
SOUTH PORTLAND – A lifetime’s fascination with military regalia, along with a dogged determination to honor Maine servicemen, will culminate next month in the official opening of the Maine Military Museum and Learning Center, at 50 Peary Terrace in South Portland. The gallery, founded three years ago by Leon “Lee” Humiston, has been in its […]
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POWs to help open Maine Military Museum
SOUTH PORTLAND – A lifetime’s fascination with military regalia, along with a dogged determination to honor Maine servicemen, will culminate next month in the official opening of the Maine Military Museum and Learning Center, at 50 Peary Terrace in South Portland. The gallery, founded three years ago by Leon “Lee” Humiston, has been in its […]
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
POWs to help open Maine Military Museum
SOUTH PORTLAND – A lifetime’s fascination with military regalia, along with a dogged determination to honor Maine servicemen, will culminate next month in the official opening of the Maine Military Museum and Learning Center, at 50 Peary Terrace in South Portland. The gallery, founded three years ago by Leon “Lee” Humiston, has been in its […]
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South Portland High principal retiring
SOUTH PORLTAND – After 28 years at South Portland High School, including the last 13 as principal, Jeanne Crocker chose a nonchalant, almost offhand way to announce her retirement. Crocker, who in June will cap off 35 years as an educator to take a position with the Maine Principals’ Association, simply placed the announcement at […]
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Scarborough police log – 5/26
Log Monday, May 16 Criminal mischief – Ninth Street, 10:49 a.m. Upon responding to possible illegal entry at a residence, officers found water damage on a ceiling. It was discovered that an upper-floor toilet was leaking, having apparently been “tampered with.” Threatening/terrorizing – Rosehill Way, 4 p.m. A female occupant reported that her husband had […]
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Scarborough police log – 5/26
Log Monday, May 16 Criminal mischief – Ninth Street, 10:49 a.m. Upon responding to possible illegal entry at a residence, officers found water damage on a ceiling. It was discovered that an upper-floor toilet was leaking, having apparently been “tampered with.” Threatening/terrorizing – Rosehill Way, 4 p.m. A female occupant reported that her husband had […]
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Q&A with Ted Cook Sr., of South Portland's VFW Color Guard
SOUTH PORTLAND – On Memorial Day, Edward “Ted” Cook Sr., 81, will lead observances in South Portland as captain of the Color Guard for Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 832. He recently shared with The Current his thoughts on those duties, as well as other stories from his life. Q: Where and when were you […]
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Cape council to consider special election to fill Dill's seat
CAPE ELIZABETH – Now that Democrat Cynthia Dill is safely ensconced in the state Senate, having easily won a May 5 special election, her former House seat is up for grabs. According to Cape Elizabeth Assistant Town Manager Debra Lane, councilors will consider calling a special election at the June 13 council meeting. Nothing obligates […]
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EDITORIAL – State budget revisions need revising
The latest revisions to Gov. Paul LePage’s budget proposal may fill the estimated $164 million gap that opened when state revenue projections fell once again. However, the governor’s plan would likely cause another, larger hole some time down the road, while leaving some of Maine’s most vulnerable residents far worse off. Included in the proposal […]