Boys Lacrosse April 15 South Portland 6 p.m. April 23 @ Cheverus 1 p.m. April 27 Noble 6 p.m. April 30 Falmouth 2 p.m. May 4 Thornton Academy 6 p.m. May 7 @ Kennebunk 3 p.m. May 11 @ Bonny Eagle 4 p.m. May 14 @ NYA 5:30 p.m. May 18 Windham 6 p.m. May […]
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Local towns played important role in Civil War
Although much of the action took place hundreds of miles away, south of the Mason-Dixon line, southern Maine played a large role in the Civil War, which began 150 years ago this week with the firing on Fort Sumter. Kathy DiPhilippo, a historian for the South Portland Historical Society, said one of the state’s three […]
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Scarborough High School spring sports previews
Boys Lacrosse Coach: Joe Hezlep Last year’s record: 10-5, Class A state champions Key returning players: The Red Storm will attempt to repeat as state lacrosse champions be relying on experienced players like senior midfielder Nate Hopkins, senior defenseman Mark Pearson, senior midfielder Peter Moore, junior Andrew Jones, junior attack Jon Blaisdell Jr. and sophomore […]
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South Portland High School varsity sports schedules
Baseball April 23 Deering 11 a.m. April 26 @ Massabesic 4 p.m. April 28 Biddeford 4 p.m. April 30 Kennebunk 11 a.m. May 3 @ Portland 4 p.m. May 5 Cheverus 4 p.m. May 9 Noble 4 p.m. May 10 @ Bonny Eagle 4 p.m. May 12 @ Windham 4 p.m. May 14 Scarborough 11 […]
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Public shows support of school spending; City Council decision uncertain
SOUTH PORTLAND – South Portland residents have made it clear during a series of meetings the last few weeks that they want a school budget that funds programs and resources to give students what they need to succeed. At the same time, the City Council had given the Board of Education a directive to come […]
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BAIL SYSTEM, PART 4: Changes slow in coming
Gov. Paul LePage’s proposed budget restores to the state judicial system a position that in the past has helped to improve the hiring and training of the state bail commissioners. According to Leigh Saufley, the chief justice of the state, the governor has agreed to fund a criminal process manager, a position left vacant by […]
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QUINN'S CORNER – It's showtime in Augusta
As the new batch of Maine’s citizen legislators strains their triceps finding ways to make life better, the political theater in Augusta is again open. The annual greased pole climb in the Legislature of running ideas up the flag pole high enough to “get some ink” is a source of both entertainment and anxiety – […]
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QUINN'S CORNER – It's showtime in Augusta
As the new batch of Maine’s citizen legislators strains their triceps finding ways to make life better, the political theater in Augusta is again open. The annual greased pole climb in the Legislature of running ideas up the flag pole high enough to “get some ink” is a source of both entertainment and anxiety – […]
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South Portland school budget goes to City Council
SOUTH PORTLAND – The South Portland Board of Education has agreed to present to the City Council a $38.1 million budget for the 2011-12 school year, a $693,000 increase from this year’s budget. The new budget would mean an additional $333,557, or 1 percent, from residents in taxes. It would raise the tax rate to […]
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South Portland school budget goes to City Council
SOUTH PORTLAND – The South Portland Board of Education has agreed to present to the City Council a $38.1 million budget for the 2011-12 school year, a $693,000 increase from this year’s budget. The new budget would mean an additional $333,557, or 1 percent, from residents in taxes. It would raise the tax rate to […]