This year the Cape Farm Alliance has taken over putting on the annual community lobster stew dinner, which was traditionally offered by members of the Cape Elizabeth Fire Department. The dinner will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27, with two seatings of 75 people each – one at 5 and the other at 6:30 p.m. […]
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EDITORIAL: We’re all thumbs
This week is another edition of “We’re all thumbs,” in which the editorial staff of Current Publishing picks proverbial winners and losers, heroes and villains from recent news stories: Thumbs DOWN to those who betted and bellyached against the Broncos. Patriots fans can take comfort in knowing it took a Super Bowl-winning team to take […]
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In Cape, a new chapter for library
The new Thomas Memorial Library in Cape Elizabeth seems to be a hit with town leaders and patrons alike, with many using words like “wonderful,” “beautiful” and “well worth it” to describe the year-long renovation and addition project. The library reopened with little fanfare last week, but a weekend of celebratory events brought in the […]
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WORDS FROM THE SOULE: One of these things is like the other
Valentine’s Day is here. Roses, red hearts, Cupid and his arrows, Hallmark cards and chocolates are ubiquitous. Kissing and hugging are prevalent activities. “I love you” is heard in every site; “I like you” is not audible. On the other hand, “amo” in the Latin language of ancient Rome means “I love” and “I like.” […]
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Historically exempt, Cape gun club argues against paying taxes
A Cape Elizabeth gun club that has come under intense scrutiny in recent years from those worried about noise and shot containment is facing another round of fire from town officials. Cape’s Board of Assessment Review could meet as early as this month on the question of whether the Spurwink Rod and Gun Club, which […]
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Scarborough's Jones breaks school scoring record
Scarborough’s Clarissa Jones has broken the record for the most points scored by a girl’s basketball player at the Greater Portland Christian School in South Portland with a total of 929 regular season career points. The old record was 928 points and was set 30 years ago by Jen Allen, who graduated with the class […]
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WinterFest redo in Scarborough, Feb. 15
Lousy ice conditions and very little snow led to the postponement of Scarborough’s annual WinterFest in January, but the rescheduled event should go off without a hitch this time around. WinterFest is now slated to go off on Monday, Feb. 15, from 1-5:30 p.m., at the Municipal Ice Rink and Wentworth Field. The event, which […]
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WinterFest redo in Scarborough, Feb. 15
Lousy ice conditions and very little snow led to the postponement of Scarborough’s annual WinterFest in January, but the rescheduled event should go off without a hitch this time around. WinterFest is now slated to go off on Monday, Feb. 15, from 1-5:30 p.m., at the Municipal Ice Rink and Wentworth Field. The event, which […]
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Wrestling: Storm look strong at Regionals
Red Storm grapplers had an exceptional Regionals at Marshwood on Saturday morning, Feb. 6, with three boys earning top-four honors and a trip to States. “The team had a great performance,” said Storm Head Coach Deron Sharp. “We’re sending three wrestlers to States!” Assistant Coach Mike Cyr echoed Sharp: “Saturday was full of great performances. […]
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Wrestling: Storm look strong at Regionals
Red Storm grapplers had an exceptional Regionals at Marshwood on Saturday morning, Feb. 6, with three boys earning top-four honors and a trip to States. “The team had a great performance,” said Storm Head Coach Deron Sharp. “We’re sending three wrestlers to States!” Assistant Coach Mike Cyr echoed Sharp: “Saturday was full of great performances. […]