CAPE ELIZABETH – Groups holding events such as the Beach to Beacon road race at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth could pay more for that access under a plan being discussed by the park’s advisory group. The Fort Williams Advisory Commission on Aug. 19 began its review of recommendations by Town Manager Mike McGovern […]
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EDITORIAL – Budget cuts test new school year
The first day of school typically brings a mix of hope, joy and anxiety as students return from summer break to new classes and, in many cases, new schools. This year, perhaps more than others, that applies to the administration and staff as much as the students. School districts across the state were forced to […]
Down the road a piece – End-of-season advice to tourists
If you’re one of our many summer visitors who’ve been playing hard and spending even harder this summer in Maine, you should be aware of the sad fact that your summer is almost over. You should also know that by Labor Day – according to a long-standing Maine custom – all you New York Times- […]
Down the road a piece – End-of-season advice to tourists
If you’re one of our many summer visitors who’ve been playing hard and spending even harder this summer in Maine, you should be aware of the sad fact that your summer is almost over. You should also know that by Labor Day – according to a long-standing Maine custom – all you New York Times- […]
Down the road a piece – End-of-season advice to tourists
If you’re one of our many summer visitors who’ve been playing hard and spending even harder this summer in Maine, you should be aware of the sad fact that your summer is almost over. You should also know that by Labor Day – according to a long-standing Maine custom – all you New York Times- […]
Quinn's Corner: Facts you probably passed over
For your reading pleasure, a collection of random facts collected from legitimate sources during the past few months: The Marlboro Man: The lower the IQ, the more likely a smoker. Pack-a-day smokers were 7.5 points lower than non-smokers. Forty winks: A short nap is often as valuable to a person’s memory and well being as […]
Cape superintendent announces retirement
Alan Hawkins will step down Dec. 31; school board to discuss resignation at tonight’s meeting. CAPE ELIZABETH – Cape Elizabeth Superintendent of School Alan Hawkins has announced he will retire from the position effective Dec. 31. 2010. “Though the decision is a difficult one for me, the time has come to retire from my current […]
PETA gives pet oxygen masks to Portland fire dept.
The fire department has been trying to raise $3,000 to buy special masks for pets.
UMaine football: Laying it on the line
To reach the NCAA playoffs, Maine needs to improve its run game, starting with blocking.
Baseball Roundup: Rangers miss a no-no
ARLINGTON, Texas — Joe Mauer’s clean single to center field with one out in the ninth inning broke up the no-hit bid of four Texas Rangers pitchers. The Rangers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-0 on Monday night in the fifth no-hitter this season broken up in the ninth inning. Starter Rich Harden was activated from […]