My neighbor says he wants to expand his satellite system that now lets him choose from up to 300 channels. When I asked him why he needed more than 300 channels he said, “There’s nothing to watch.” I was born into a family that didn’t own a television set. We had lots of radios and […]
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Locals dance in classic ballet, 'Sleeping Beauty'
Several locals 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. Tickets are available now for one of the world’s most beloved ballets. Set to music by Tchaikovsky, this three-act ballet will […]
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Scarborough police log, Feb. 29-March 6
Charles Briggs, 48, of 10 Wild Briar Drive, Saco, was arrested Feb. 29 on Payne Road on a warrant. Anderson Johnson, 58, of 86 Winn Road, West Falmouth, was arrested March 2 on Gallery Boulevard on a charge of operating after habitual offender revocation. Tonya Joy, 45, of 168 Holmes Road, Scarborough, was arrested March […]
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Community college signs degree agreement
Southern Maine Community College, headquartered in South Portland, and University College have signed a set of agreements that will ensure that graduates from select community college academic programs have a smooth transition to four-year degree programs at University College, which is part of the University of Maine System. The goal is to help prepare these […]
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One-act by South Portland student wins regionals
(Jane, I’m hoping to get a photo(s) sometime on Monday) Baxter Academy has advanced to the Maine Drama Festival state finals with its one act, “How to Survive a Horror Movie,” which was written by sophomore Rylee Sinclair of South Portland. The play tells of the nascent relationships of three teenage couples as they explore […]
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Cupcake truck at Bull Moose lot is sweet music to foodies
The specialty cupcake trend is arriving in South Portland by way of another trend – food trucks – when Love Kupcakes opens soon in the parking lot of the Bull Moose store in Mill Creek. Opening within the next several weeks, the food truck will offer a variety of artisanal, vegan and gluten-free baked goods, […]
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$47.8M school budget unveiled
A proposed new $47.8 million school budget in South Portland could raise the tax rate by 31 cents per $1,000 of valuation, Superintendent Ken Kunin told the school board Monday. In his first budget presentation since starting his job last August, Kunin said it was his goal to set the funding needed to provide “quality […]
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Area briefs
Cancer center holds online auction The Cancer Community Center in South Portland is holding its 13th annual online auction now through March 23. This auction is an important fundraiser and with more than 400 items the hope is that this year’s event will raise at least $40,000. The online auction has something for everyone from […]
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Scarborough High School Honor Roll, 2nd quarter
Grade 12 High Honors: Emma Hartl, Sarah Johnson, Andrew Jones, Emily Keenan, Sarah Linehan, Emma Lynch, Megan Nathanson, Harrison Tice, Elliot Youth. Honors: Emily Adler, Jessica Alas, Kyle Ankermann, Alyssa Atherton, Olivia Booth-Howe, Joshua Caiazzo, Maria Capozza, Abigail Cassada, Jordan Castaldo, Madison Chen, Jack Clavette, Krystal Collins, Caitlin Coombs, Hope Corrow, Madison Damon, Bryanne Desfosses, […]
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Hall named officer of the year in South Portland
Chief Edward Googins announced last week that Detective Jake Hall has been named the South Portland Police Department’s Officer of the Year for 2015. Hall joined the South Portland Police Department in 2009 and is assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division. In the years since Hall joined the force, he has become experienced in dealing […]