In this age of instant communication, much of it through social media, municipalities are struggling with how to get information out to the public while avoiding some of the hazards associated with platforms such as Facebook or Twitter. That’s why before launching an official town of Scarborough Facebook page in the next few weeks, the […]
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Scarborough resolution calls for more state funding of education
At its meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 17, the Scarborough Town Council is expected to approve a resolution calling on the town’s legislative delegation to do what it can to support additional state funding for education. Of particular concern, according to Town Council Chairman Bill Donovan, is the possible loss of $1.6 million in state funding […]
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Scarborough resolution calls for more state funding of education
At its meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 17, the Scarborough Town Council is expected to approve a resolution calling on the town’s legislative delegation to do what it can to support additional state funding for education. Of particular concern, according to Town Council Chairman Bill Donovan, is the possible loss of $1.6 million in state funding […]
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Q&A with woodblock artist: ‘I’m never sure exactly how a plate will look’
Key pieces by local woodblock artist Blue Butterfield are now on display at the Thomas Memorial Library in Cape Elizabeth and next week she’ll put on a woodblock print demonstration that’s open to the public. Butterfield, who now lives in Portland with her husband and two children, grew up in Bar Harbor. While attending Bowdoin […]
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One-acts set to take stage at local schools
Student actors at local high schools are gearing up for the annual Maine Drama Festival, a one-act play competition that’s designed to tell a full story in a limited amount of time with a limited set and costuming. Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough and South Portland are all competing again this year and the three schools will […]
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South Portland leaders preparing for trial after their attempt to derail the oil industry’s case fails
South Portland Mayor Tom Blake, disappointed that a federal judge has allowed a lawsuit challenging the city’s ban on tar-sands oil to move forward, said this week that the City Council must now be “cautious and conduct a thorough evaluation to determine our next steps, because this is such a complicated, expensive process.” Last week, […]
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Red Storm fall to St. Dom’s in State Final
Despite leading for the better part of their State Championship matchup with North reps St. Dominic’s Academy on Saturday evening, Feb. 13, Scarborough fell behind in the third and couldn’t come back. “We played hard and tough,” said Scarborough head coach Caitlin D’Amour of the battle, which played out at the Colisee in Lewiston. “We […]
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Hard work ahead for Cape school board facing $1M loss in state aid
The Cape Elizabeth School Board has difficult days ahead as it works to find a new superintendent and struggles with a budget that will likely see a $1 million reduction in state aid. The School Board has decided it will use the Maine School Management Association as a consultant during its search to replace Superintendent […]
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Verizon back with revised tower plan in Cape Elizabeth
Following a judge’s decision that found Cape Elizabeth had erred in not allowing Verizon Wireless to install a cell tower atop an historic water tower, the company is once again seeking town approval for the project. The Planning Board is scheduled to meet Monday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m., to review a second site plan […]
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Scarborough boys claim Class A track crown
The Gentlemen Red Storm cruised to victory at USM’s Costello Sports Complex in Gorham on Monday, Feb. 15, piling up 74 points to No. 2 Falmouth’s 45. Sam Rusak spearheaded the effort, taking home two individual titles – in the Pole Vault and High Jump – but teammates Colin Tardiff and Griffin Madden also notched […]