SOUTH PORTLAND – A longtime South Portland school administrator is leaving to take the top job at a midcoast school district. Assistant Superintendent Steven Bailey is the new superintendent for the Central Lincoln County School System, which serves the towns of Bremen, Damariscotta, Newcastle, Bristol, Nobleboro, South Bristol and Jefferson. “It is a bittersweet decision […]
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Scarborough Beach parking plan set for another hearing
SCARBOROUGH – The parking plan the Sprague Corp. has proposed for its land next to Scarborough Beach State Park on Black Point Road has hit another snag. On April 13, the Zoning Board of Appeals tabled its decision on the company’s request for a special exception to create a commercial outdoor recreational facility, which would […]
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A family affair – Bathras Market returns to Willard Square
SOUTH PORTLAND – After a 20-year absence, the family that operated the original Bathras Market in Willard Square will reopen the store next month. Timothy Bathras – grandson of owners George and Christina Bathras – and his wife Kate intend to carry on their South Portland legacy when they open for business at 412 Preble […]
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Greenacres Lane targeted for development
SCARBOROUGH – Six acres of state-owned land between Greenacres Lane and Elmwood Avenue are being eyed for development again. Joseph Frustaci, a developer from Cape Elizabeth, wants to build a housing subdivision on the property, which sits next to the Scarborough Connector, the heavily traveled road that connects the Maine Turnpike, Interstate 295 and Route […]
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Greenacres Lane targeted for development
SCARBOROUGH – Six acres of state-owned land between Greenacres Lane and Elmwood Avenue are being eyed for development again. Joseph Frustaci, a developer from Cape Elizabeth, wants to build a housing subdivision on the property, which sits next to the Scarborough Connector, the heavily traveled road that connects the Maine Turnpike, Interstate 295 and Route […]
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Oak Hill Players launch new era
SCARBOROUGH – After a decade of leadership under Cheryl Greeley, the Oak Hill Players, Scarborough High School’s theater program, is under new direction. Jonathan Miele, the co-director of Maine State Ballet School of the Performing Arts and a familiar face in the local community theater scene, took over the program from Greeley, who moved out […]
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CURRENT calendar – 4/21
Wednesday, April 20 South Portland community blood drive, 1-6 p.m., at Events on Broadway in South Portland. Sponsored by Thornton Heights Lions. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or go to www.redcrossblood.org to make an appointment. Saturday, April 23 South Portland Earth Day cleanup, 8:30-11-30 a.m. On the morning of the event, participants can receive instructions, gloves and […]
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South Portland police log – 4/21
Arrests April 2 Allisa Eryn Verrill, 18, of Portland, on Philbrook Avenue on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. April 5 Tina H. Ricci, 28, of South Portland, on Waterman Drive on an outstanding warrant and a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. April 8 Jenniffer A. Robinson, 26, of […]
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South Portland police log – 4/21
Arrests April 2 Allisa Eryn Verrill, 18, of Portland, on Philbrook Avenue on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. April 5 Tina H. Ricci, 28, of South Portland, on Waterman Drive on an outstanding warrant and a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. April 8 Jenniffer A. Robinson, 26, of […]
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QUINN'S CORNER – A question or two on independence
Historians may well credit Eliot Cutler with the election of Paul LePage. While that conclusion can be argued, that it can even be considered is sufficient to give pause to any thinking voter. This year, as if that 2010 performance weren’t enough mischief, Mr. Cutler seems to indicate future political ambition – again as an […]