Experts say a significant amount of trash could be diverted from the waste stream if people composted more. That’s one reason the Scarborough Conservation Commission is hosting an upcoming workshop that will detail all the ins and outs of backyard composting. The other reason for the workshop, which will be held on April 11 at […]
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Piping plover protections have positive impact
The endangered piping plover has started appearing on southern Maine beaches, signaling the start of the annual plover season, when dogs and people must take extra care not to disturb the birds or their nests. The plover season officially starts on April 1, but according to Laura Minich Zitske, the piping plover and least tern […]
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Local devotees celebrating the magic of poetry in April
National Poetry Month, which is celebrated each April, will celebrate its 20th anniversary. Started by the Academy of American Poets in 1996, the event is now “the largest literary celebration in the world with schools, publishers, libraries, booksellers and poets celebrating poetry’s vital place in our culture,” according to the academy’s website. A variety of […]
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Especially for Seniors: Cleaning out the closets
Spring cleaning time is upon us. While I do remember when this was actually something the women of a household did, times have changed. Nowadays, it is something some of us talk about doing – like cooking a delicious, exotic meal we sampled at a restaurant while we were on vacation. We think, “I can […]
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No cover, no minimum
Some people, mainly old coots, think there’s nothing more entertaining than listening to other old coots complaining about how tough things were in their younger days, and how easy today’s spoiled brats have it. Whatever “it” is. If you think about it (not that “it,” another “it”), there are actually many more pleasant ways to […]
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Don't let the apostrophe atrophy
On the first Sunday of every month, a friendly throng gathers at Gilmore’s store in Simplex Pond, Maine. Its subjects range from politics to ice cream flavor. The agenda is to have no agenda, but on this afternoon Gilmore tossed out a question, “What is good about Spanish?” Puzzled, we looked at each other for […]
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Sweetening Maine's economic pie
While all attention was on maple syrup last week, a little publicized news item caught our eye that was surprising: Honey production is up in Maine, significantly. For many years now, the honeybee population has been struggling. Colony collapse disorder is something most Americans by now have heard about. It’s especially worrying since farmers around […]
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Regional briefs
Hypnotist show at SHS Magician and hypnotist David Hall will put on a show at Scarborough High School to benefit Project Graduation on Saturday, April 2, at 6:30 p.m. Teacher and student volunteers will be on stage for a hilarious night of family fun. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students, seniors and […]
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Cape Elizabeth police log, March 14-21
Arrests Nathanael Lavallee, 25, of 11 Philip Road, Cape Elizabeth, was arrested March 17 at 12 Scott Dyer Road on charges of criminal trespass and possession of drug paraphernalia. Matthew Cabot, 28, of 114 Saco Ave., Old Orchard Beach, was arrested March 19 on Two Lights Road on a warrant. Cheston Desorbo, 23, of 256 […]
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Scarborough police log, March 14-20
Dylan Hicks, 31, of 333 Turner St., Buckfield, was summonsed March 14 on Payne Road on a charge of operating when suspended/revoked. Clayton Peters, 46, of 201 Lambert St., Portland, was arrested march 14 on Payne Road on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol. Christopher Charland, 37, of 6 Jacqueline Drive, Biddeford, […]