WESTBROOK – The Scarborough Red Storm’s Mike Cyr got the 2010-2011 wrestling season off to a great start on Saturday afternoon, capturing an individual championship at the Westbrook Invitational tournament held at Westbrook High School. Massabesic won a very close battle for the team title with 149.5 points, just edging out Marshwood, which finished second […]
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Look for another bank at Mill Creek
SOUTH PORTLAND – As the western half of South Portland markets itself as the commercial center in southern Maine, the Mill Creek area in the northeast section of the city has emerged as the banking center of greater Portland. SOUTH PORTLAND – Looking out the large picture windows of his bookstore, Jonathan Platt, owner of […]
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Look for another bank at Mill Creek
SOUTH PORTLAND – As the western half of South Portland markets itself as the commercial center in southern Maine, the Mill Creek area in the northeast section of the city has emerged as the banking center of greater Portland. SOUTH PORTLAND – Looking out the large picture windows of his bookstore, Jonathan Platt, owner of […]
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Beach to Beacon to pay for using Fort Williams
CAPE ELIZABETH – Beach to Beacon road race organizers must now pay $25,000 to use Fort Williams Park. The Cape Elizabeth Town Council voted Monday to institute the new fee for the 10K race, which is scheduled for Aug. 6, 2011. Throughout the 13 years since the race began, the town has not charged any […]
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Friends, family remember Scarborough's Sesto
SCARBOROUGH – Tom Sesto was one of a kind. “He was one of the most well-liked individuals,” said Jim Castonia, a South Portland resident and Portland business owner, who has known Sesto for more than 30 years. “He had an amazing aura,” Castonia said. “Wherever he went he brought joy.” Sesto, a South Portland native […]
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South Portland police log – 12/16
Arrests Nov. 27 Adam T. Callen, 24, of South Portland, on Main Street on charges of operating after suspension and violation of bail conditions. Kevin P. Eaton, 45, of South Portland, on Maple Street on charges of operating under the influence and possession of marijuana. Adani C. Albani, 38, of Scarborough, on Western Avenue on […]
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Task force: Cut custodial jobs at city schools
SOUTH PORTLAND – A task force charged with finding ways to reduce custodial costs in the South Portland School Department has recommended a plan that would save nearly $400,000 a year by eliminating the equivalent of eight full-time positions. The group, which included two school board members, two custodians and two South Portland School Department […]
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A Major Broadway hit
STANDISH – At 79, Janice Major of Scarborough is busier than ever, fulfilling and nurturing her passion for the music of Broadway through the show she hosts on a Standish-based community radio station. STANDISH – At 79, Janice Major of Scarborough is busier than ever, fulfilling and nurturing her passion for the music of Broadway. […]
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Scarborough police log – 12/16
Arrests Dec. 6 Krystle Eisenbach, 20, of Old Orchard Beach, on Ashley Drive on an outstanding warrant. Adrian R. Candelaria, 38, of Portland, on Southborough Drive on charges of unlawful possession of scheduled drug, criminal forfeiture of property, sale and use of drug paraphernalia and unlawful possession of oxycodone. Alicia A. Yargeau, 24, of Portland, […]
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From grief, giving joy
SCARBOROUGH – Kevin Grondin cannot think about Christmas without thinking of Steven Delano, his best friend and Scarborough High School classmate who was killed in a prom night car crash in May. “He loved Christmas. It was his favorite holiday. He made me listen to Christmas music all the time,” said Grondin, who was in […]