Wednesday, Sept. 22 Cub Scout signup, 6-8 p.m., First Congregational Church, Black Point Road, Scarborough. Boys in grades 1-5 eligible. For more information, call 883-1746. Thursday, Sept. 23 Baby Time, story time at Branch Library of South Portland Public Library. Songs, rhymes, finger plays and bounces for babies up to 18 months old. Free and […]
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Wednesday, Sept. 22 Cub Scout signup, 6-8 p.m., First Congregational Church, Black Point Road, Scarborough. Boys in grades 1-5 eligible. For more information, call 883-1746. Thursday, Sept. 23 Baby Time, story time at Branch Library of South Portland Public Library. Songs, rhymes, finger plays and bounces for babies up to 18 months old. Free and […]
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New restaurant, down at the farm
CAPE ELIZABETH – Enjoying locally produced foods has become a whole lot easier for residents of Cape Elizabeth and its environs. A new take-out, cash-only restaurant, The Well, started up at the beginning of the month on the property of Jordan’s Farm at 21 Wells Road in Cape Elizabeth. The restaurant is owned and operated […]
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Solutions sought for Scarborough school
SCARBOROUGH – Asbestos, mold and radon problems at Wentworth Intermediate School in Scarborough have officials scrambling to improve conditions at the aging school. Wentworth Principal Anne Mayre Dexter sent out a letter to parents on Sept. 16 outlining what is being done to find a permanent solution. The options and their associated costs will be […]
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QUINN'S CORNER – Hard times? What hard times?
According to the media, the country is in the midst of a recession – and while recovery is occurring, the national nose is, and has been for some time, barely above the water of poverty. According to all accounts, “Hard Times” are upon us. Lucius Flatley, well-known economist, remembered earlier “Hard Times” when frugality was […]
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EDITORIAL – New weapons rule seems unnecessary
Dennis the Menace may want to stay out of South Portland. If an ordinance change debated Monday night is ultimately approved by the South Portland City Council, the perpetually mischief-making comic character, usually depicted with a slingshot in his back pocket, could find himself running afoul of the law. The council voted 6-1 Monday to […]
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Scarborough considers smoking ban for town beaches
SCARBOROUGH – The Scarborough Town Council last week voted to consider adopting a provision to ban smoking on all town-owned beaches. The proposal was brought forward by Black Point Road resident Sharman Kivatisky, who said the town should follow the lead of the Legislature, which last year banned smoking at all state beaches. “This would […]
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Scarborough considers smoking ban for town beaches
SCARBOROUGH – The Scarborough Town Council last week voted to consider adopting a provision to ban smoking on all town-owned beaches. The proposal was brought forward by Black Point Road resident Sharman Kivatisky, who said the town should follow the lead of the Legislature, which last year banned smoking at all state beaches. “This would […]
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Scarborough considers smoking ban for town beaches
SCARBOROUGH – The Scarborough Town Council last week voted to consider adopting a provision to ban smoking on all town-owned beaches. The proposal was brought forward by Black Point Road resident Sharman Kivatisky, who said the town should follow the lead of the Legislature, which last year banned smoking at all state beaches. “This would […]
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All fun and games
CAPE ELIZABETH – The feel of fall in the air couldn’t stop 34 senior citizens from the area from taking part in the first-ever Senior Summer Games at Village Crossings in Cape Elizabeth last week. The Senior Summer Games, the culminating event of National Assisted Living Week, included nine events in which senior citizens from […]