SCARBOROUGH – Most football players have butterflies in their stomachs as they stand for the national anthem before a game. At Scarborough High School Friday night, 17-year-old senior Harim Park must have had a whole swarm to deal with since he wasn’t just listening to the anthem, he was playing it on his cello. And […]
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From concert hall to gridiron
SCARBOROUGH – Most football players have butterflies in their stomachs as they stand for the national anthem before a game. At Scarborough High School Friday night, 17-year-old senior Harim Park must have had a whole swarm to deal with since he wasn’t just listening to the anthem, he was playing it on his cello. And […]
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Stakes high in school bond vote
SOUTH PORTLAND – On one side of the issue, residents of the city are calling the renovation of South Portland High School the right project at the right time at the right price. Countering that argument are residents who feel the project is too big and its $47 million price tag too expensive at a […]
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Stakes high in school bond vote
SOUTH PORTLAND – On one side of the issue, residents of the city are calling the renovation of South Portland High School the right project at the right time at the right price. Countering that argument are residents who feel the project is too big and its $47 million price tag too expensive at a […]
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Parking ban seen as fix at Higgins Beach
SCARBOROUGH – Parking on streets at Higgins Beach would be almost entirely banned all year if the recommendations of a residents’ committee are approved. But other residents are balking, saying the plan is too restrictive and not appropriate. At issue is the chronic problem of traffic congestion in the Higgins Beach neighborhood and how to […]
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Four seek seat on City Council
SOUTH PORTLAND – A retired firefighter, a retired corporate accountant, a private high school teacher and a marketing and branding specialist have entered the race for two at-large seats on the South Portland City Council. The seats are currently filled by Tom Blake, who is running for re-election, and Linda Boudreau, who has chosen not […]
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CURRENT calendar – 10/14
Wednesday & Thursday Oct. 13 & 14 Book sale, South Portland Public Library, 1-8 p.m., Main Library Meeting Room. Over 20,000 books in all categories. Tapes, CDs, videos. Friday, Oct. 15 Book sale, South Portland Public Library, 1-5 p.m., Main Library Meeting Room. Over 20,000 books in all categories. Tapes, CDs, videos. Lobster roll lunch, […]
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South Portland police log – 10/14
Arrests Sept. 25 Lesley Flores, 28, of South Portland, on Westbrook Street on charges of operating after suspension and an outstanding warrant. Debra Lamar, 46, of Westbrook, on Waterman Drive on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. Sept. 26 Joseph Nicky Albert, 37, of South Portland, on Larchwood Drive on a charge […]
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Scarborough police log – 10/14
Arrests Oct. 4 Jessica L. Parker, 28, of Casco, on Gallery Boulevard on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. Carmen J. Vallespi, 26, of Portland, on Gallery Boulevard on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. Oct. 5 Marcia E. Frank, 60, of Portland, on I-295 North on an outstanding […]
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BOYS SOCCER: Blown call costs Rams comeback victory against Riots
GORHAM – High school sports often showcases questionable officiating, but rarely does it cost a team a game. Unfortunately, on Oct. 12, the roulette of blown calls accomplished just that. On a night that should have seen the stands at Gorham High School erupt in abject jubilation at an amazing late-game comeback win, the moment […]