When I was a kid and didn’t know I’d end up a storyteller, I did know that I enjoyed listening to stories from my grandfather and uncles and the authentic characters they knew, characters I got to know and listen to when I visited my colorful relatives. I enjoyed their stories so much that I […]
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Beach smoking ban set aside in Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH – Smokers can breathe a sigh of relief – a ban on tobacco at town-owned beaches in Scarborough is on hold. The Town Council voted 4-3 last week to table the proposed ordinance. Councilors Karen D’Andrea, who supports the ban, Mike Wood and Carol Rancourt voted against tabling the measure, opting to address whether […]
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Beach smoking ban set aside in Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH – Smokers can breathe a sigh of relief – a ban on tobacco at town-owned beaches in Scarborough is on hold. The Town Council voted 4-3 last week to table the proposed ordinance. Councilors Karen D’Andrea, who supports the ban, Mike Wood and Carol Rancourt voted against tabling the measure, opting to address whether […]
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Agreement reached in Armory soundstage project
SOUTH PORTLAND – Following almost two years of on-and-off negotiations with the city of South Portland, movie production veteran Eric Matheson has reached an agreement to construct and operate the Fore River Soundstage at the city-owned former National Guard Armory on Broadway. The deal, reached in an executive session last week, brings to an end […]
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QUINN'S CORNER – Flatley not flustered over Social Security
Lucius Flatley convened a special session of the coffee house philosophers this week to discuss the flatulent information on Social Security that has recently been polluting the national air. Because the group had discussed Social Security just a few weeks ago, he apologized for “harping on the subject.” But with the first meaningful proposal for […]
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South Portland police log – 4/14
Arrests March 26 Jason Brian Spiller, 29, transient, on Main Street on charges of operating after suspension, failure to give correct name or date of birth, and an outstanding warrant. Maxwell JB Wilby, 18, transient, on Huntress Ave. on charges of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. March 29 A male juvenile, 17, of South […]
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South Portland police log – 4/14
Arrests March 26 Jason Brian Spiller, 29, transient, on Main Street on charges of operating after suspension, failure to give correct name or date of birth, and an outstanding warrant. Maxwell JB Wilby, 18, transient, on Huntress Ave. on charges of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. March 29 A male juvenile, 17, of South […]
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Scarborough police log – 4/14
Arrests April 7 Michael S. Sargent, 44, of Scarborough, on Queens Drive on a charge of domestic violence assault. April 8 Dominic E. Pizzo, 39, of Scarborough, on Route 1 on charges of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, unlawful possession of scheduled drugs (schedule Z drugs), and violating bail condition of release. April 9 […]
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Cape Elizabeth High School varsity sports schedules
Baseball April 14 @ Falmouth 4 p.m. April 27 @ Fryeburg 4 p.m. April 29 GNG 4 p.m. May 2 @ Greely 4 p.m. May 4 Lake Region 4 p.m. May 6 Poland Regional 4 p.m. May 9 Wells 4 p.m. May 11 Yarmouth 4 p.m. May 13 @ York High 4 p.m. May 16 […]
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Cape Elizabeth High School varsity sports schedules
Baseball April 14 @ Falmouth 4 p.m. April 27 @ Fryeburg 4 p.m. April 29 GNG 4 p.m. May 2 @ Greely 4 p.m. May 4 Lake Region 4 p.m. May 6 Poland Regional 4 p.m. May 9 Wells 4 p.m. May 11 Yarmouth 4 p.m. May 13 @ York High 4 p.m. May 16 […]