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 […]
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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 […]
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South Portland municipal budget up $1.2M
South Portland City Manager Jim Gailey has proposed a new fiscal year municipal budget of nearly $32.6 million, which is an increase of $1.2 million from this year’s spending package of $31.3 million. Added to the proposed new school budget of $47.8 million, taxpayers could see an increase to the tax rate of 53 cents […]
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Cell tower plan still under review
The Cape Elizabeth Planning Board has once again put off final approval of a proposed new cell tower on Avon Road. At a meeting last week, the board said it needed more information before allowing the project to move forward. After winning a lawsuit against the town, Verizon submitted a second site plan application in […]
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South Portland police log, March 4-11
Christopher Buzzell, 26, of Westbrook, was arrested March 5 on Broadway on charges of burglary, burglary of a motor vehicle, unlawful possession of scheduled drug and theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. Cody Googins, 23, of Standish, was arrested March 5 on Maine Mall Road on warrants. John Claudio, 49, of South Portland, was arrested […]
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Regional briefs
Oak Hill roadwork begins The town of Scarborough was expected to begin roadwork at the Oak Hill intersection this week, and the project should last through May 1. The planned improvements include adding new crosswalks, sidewalks and pedestrian signals and lighting. In addition, the town will also be making improvements to the traffic signals at […]
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Skillful readers
Skillin Elementary School in South Portland celebrated Read Across America Day on March 2 with special guest readers, including Superintendent of Schools Ken Kunin; Slugger, the Portland Sea Dog’s mascot; and several local hockey players from the Maine Wild hockey team, Skillin alumnus Dylan Reny-Farrell among them. Pictured, from left, are hockey players Matt Stewart, […]
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‘Just a complete unknown’: Remains of three people are found in an unmarked, 1800s burial site in North Scarborough.
Construction workers at a house lot in North Scarborough stumbled upon the unmarked graves of several people while digging the home’s new leach field last month. Upon uncovering the remains, which are believed to be of three people and which included two fairly intact skulls, the construction company called the police, who came out to […]
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Locals to take stage in 'Sleeping Beauty'
Several local residents will be featured when the Maine State Ballet presents “Sleeping Beauty” in April. The show opens at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 1, and runs through Sunday, April 17, at 2 p.m. Local students dancing in the show are Faith Buckley and Lily MacKenzie from Cape Elizabeth; Nicholas Anderson, Elizabeth Dragoni, Laura […]
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Ken's to host Easter egg hunt
Ken’s Place Seafood Restaurant in Scarborough will host the third annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 26, at 10 a.m. The event is open to kids of all ages. Participants are encouraged to wear their “Sunday Best” and bring their own Easter basket. Suggested donations of $5 per participant will be accepted. All proceeds […]