The first day of spring may have been a snowy one, particularly in the southern part of Maine, but early flowers, like these crocuses, found at the Hunnewell House in Scarborough, are readying to bloom.
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Land trust offers ‘Spring Rush’ walks
The Scarborough Land Trust will hold a Spring Rush event on Saturday, April 9, at 10 a.m. Attendees will take short hikes to see rushing rivers and streams on two of the land trust properties, along with one mystery location. Those who want to go should meet at Fuller Farm parking lot on Broadturn Road […]
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Cape Elizabeth police log, March 8-13
Summonses Shawn Dame, 24, of Canton, was summonsed March 8 on Sawyer Road on a charge of operating after suspension. Brandon Norton, 20, of South Paris, was summonsed March 13 on Cottage Road on a charge of possession of marijuana. Calls On Tuesday, March 8, a sergeant met with a resident of the Shore Road […]
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Hamann, Fox, Battle announce bids for Maine House
State Rep. Scott Hamann, D-South Portland, has announced that he will be seeking re-election in House District 32, which represents part of Cape Elizabeth and South Portland. In addition, South Portland City Councilor Brad Fox, a Democrat, has announced that he is seeking election to House District 33, which covers part of South Portland. That […]
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After two incidents, Cape takes new look at safety
The evacuation of two schools in Cape Elizabeth Tuesday, following an unspecified phoned-in threat, has added new urgency to a special workshop the School Board scheduled to discuss school safety issues following the arrest of an unwanted intruder into the schools last week. Pond Cove Elementary and Cape middle students were evacuated and sent to […]
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Scarborough police log, March 7-13
Kathleen Lee, 32, of 90 Broadturn Road, Scarborough, was summonsed March 7 on Broadturn Road on a charge of operating when suspended. Kevin Duclos, 31, of 39 Hopkins Hill Road, Newcastle, was arrested March 8 on Haigis Parkway on a warrant. Jeffrey Gentry, 27, of 90 Central St., Westbrook, was summonsed March 9 on Snow […]
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GREETINGS FROM ZIP CODE 04074: To Florida by train
Just got back from Florida by train. Great trip. Ever done it? You should. Going from Maine to Florida, up the Eastern Seaboard, is a rare glimpse of “the dark underbelly of American society,” as one friend describes it. The train trip, interior, is also a valuable experience; it is a throwback to the 1930s […]
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Energy company withdraws plans for South Portland propane terminal
NGL Supply Co. is withdrawing its plans to develop a new liquid propane distribution terminal at the Rigby Rail Yard in South Portland, the company announced Thursday afternoon. NGL Supply began looking for a new location after the state began a redevelopment project on Portland’s waterfront, more than a year ago, that would leave no […]
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Q&A with Dan Zukowski: South Portland photographer finds muse in nature
A native of New York City and a resident of the West Coast for 25 years, wildlife and conservation photographer Dan Zukowski moved to South Portland last year, drawn by Maine’s natural beauty and the “the culture, restaurants, art and (overall) vibe” of the Greater Portland region. Zukowski’s photos have been exhibited all over the […]
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Seven titles deep, and Gagne's still winning
Scarborough High School is home to many sports accolades – regional titles, state titles, etc. – each unique in its way. But even among all those hard-to-come-by achievements, one stands out, and it belongs to Norm Gagne. Gagne is the boys hockey head coach, and he’s the second-winningest boys hockey head coach in America. That’s […]