Pope Francis has declared this to be the Year of Consecrated Life for the Catholic Church worldwide and as part of that celebration a special Mass was recently held at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in Scarborough to honor locals who’ve taken religious vows. Among those honored was Sister Mary Kelley, 71, a member of the […]
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Greetings from Zip Code 04074: I am cooler than you, finally
I have never been “cool.” I realize it, though, and although it hurts, I accept it. That all changed this week, though. A nationally known guy who did some very, very highly impressively classy “cool” stuff in the l960s and 70s died, and I realized that he and I were practically best friends. Or, rather, […]
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Southern Maine Warriors basketball team lends a helping hand in Scarborough
The Southern Maine Warriors travel basketball team recently visited the Maine Veteran’s Home in Scarborough. In back, from left, are Tim Thibodeau, coach Chuck Curtis, Spike Curtis, Evan Morgan and Simon Dion. In front, from left, are Chris Cimino, Kyle Durgin, Nolan Thomas, Matt Francoeur, Nick Curtis and John Nappi. Courtesy photo On Saturday, Nov. […]
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Scarborough news briefs
Key Club offers fall cleanup for seniors The Key Club at Scarborough High School is offering free fall clean-up yard services to local senior citizens 65 and up. The work will be completed on Saturday, Nov. 14, and all applications for assistance must be received no later than Thursday, Nov. 12. The service is offered […]
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South Portland council says no to gas depot ban
Despite several hours of passionate lobbying from residents and several city councilors, South Portland will not impose a moratorium on a controversial proposal for a new liquid propane distribution facility at the Rigby Rail Yard. A supermajority of at least five votes is required to enact the moratorium, which would have halted for six months […]
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Scarborough library lecture to explore ‘Great White Way’
Lorraine Masure, from the senior college at the University of Southern Maine, is scheduled to present an upcoming program on the history behind some of Broadway’s most memorable musicals. The presentation starts at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15, at the Scarborough Public Library. The Friends of the Scarborough Library, which offers several such special […]
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Cape Elizabeth council approves public safety plan, pickleball review
With little fanfare the Cape Elizabeth Town Council unanimously approved a new plan to increase public safety coverage during its meeting last week. The goal, as outlined at a prior workshop by Fire-Rescue Chief Peter Gleeson, is to hire two new staffers to provide 24-hour paramedic coverage for the town. According to Gleeson adding eight […]
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Christmas toy drive under way in South Portland
Businesses and individuals are needed to help make the holidays brighter for children in South Portland. Each year hundreds of toys are collected and distributed to families in need, who are identified by teachers within the school system. The toys and are delivered with the help of the South Portland Police Department. Last year the […]
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New energy system at Scarborough Town Hall leads to cost savings, carbon reduction
Scarborough Town Hall’s new, nearly $835,000 tri-generation power system is set to become fully operational sometime next week, but this week proponents of the project gathered to celebrate the system coming online with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event was held on Tuesday, after the Current’s deadline, but beforehand Town Manager Tom Hall told the newspaper […]
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Political newcomers stand ready to take office in Cape, South Portland, Scarborough
On Election Day voters in Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough and South Portland elected a host of political newcomers to local political offices. This week those newcomers said they’re ready and eager to learn the ropes and feel their very newness will bring a fresh approach and new ideas for solving problems. But the learning curve is […]