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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Library offers gardening workshop
Any avid, or even novice, gardener itching to get a jump-start on this year’s vegetable patch will find inspiration from local gardening columnist Tom Atwell, who is hosting a workshop on Thursday, March 31, at 6 p.m., at the South Portland Public Library. Atwell lives in Cape Elizabeth. He first became a “serious gardener” in the […]
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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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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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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 […]
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Quilt show set for March 20
A display by Helen Plummer, entitled “One Woman’s Quilts,” will take place Sunday, March 20, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Scarborough Historical Museum. Suggested donation is $5. Plummer has enjoyed crafts and has made quilts of traditional designs, such as log cabin and crazy quilts with 100-percent cotton fabric, as well as non-traditional quilts […]
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Personnel costs add up in new Cape town budget
Town Manager Mike McGovern presented the proposed new fiscal year municipal budget of $13.6 million to the Town Council Monday, which, if approved, would add 10 cents to the tax rate of $16.88 per $1,000 of valuation. Overall, the municipal budget is up 2.4 percent from this year’s $12.8 million, according to McGovern. The largest […]
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Wentworth science-math fair a big hit
Wentworth School’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math, or STEAM, fair was a big hit with students and their families, when it was held March 3 at the Scarborough school. The event was designed to showcase hands on activities in STEAM disciplines that students and their families were able to complete together. Local organizations partnering […]