Come learn about Freemasonry at the Governor William King Lodge’s Open House, held 7-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, at the headquarters located at 649 U.S. Route 1 in Scarborough. The lodge has one of the youngest memberships in the state, and is named after Scarborough resident and the first Governor of Maine, William King. Attendees […]
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Economic plan outlines strategies for tax base, job growth
Next week the South Portland City Council will get its first look at the newly completed Economic Development Plan designed to increase the city’s tax base, while also increasing the number of good-paying jobs and bettering the overall business environment. The council will get an overview of the plan, which was developed by the Economic […]
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New studio provides students with space to create
Encouraging the pursuit of creative expression is the goal behind the newly launched Cape Elizabeth Middle School Publication Studio, said John Holdridge, the extended learning opportunities coordinator for the school department. The studio “engages young writers, artists, bookbinders and all others interested” in the art of publication, he added. The studio, an after-school endeavor, was […]
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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 ubitquitious. 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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South Portland police log, Jan. 23-29
James Fournier, 23, of South Portland, was summonsed Jan. 23 on Froswick Avenue on charges of criminal mischief and violating condition of release. Jean Niyubahwe, 19, of Portland, was arrested Jan. 23 on Westbrook Street on charges of domestic violence assault, assault and criminal mischief. Chelsea McLain, 26, of Westbrook, was summonsed Jan. 23 on […]
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Library offers programs for February break
Next week, Feb. 15-19, which is February vacation in the local schools, the South Portland Public Library will offer a couple special programs for kids. The following events are free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required. To register, stop by the main library or call 767-7660, ext. 3. • Tuesday, Feb. 16, […]
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WinterFest redo in Scarborough
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. Monday is the […]
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Enjoy love and music at Thomas Memorial Library
Love and music will be in the air this Saturday, Feb. 13, as the Thomas Memorial Library in Cape Elizabeth hosts a series of live musical performances throughout the day. The performances will feature some of the area’s top musicians who will perform love ballads and romantic upbeat tunes on the lower level, while strolling […]
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Bombs not food
What do terrorists want? According to the CIA or some other equally reliable but possibly fictional government agency, every dangerous fanatic – from Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh to South Carolina church shooter Dylann Roof to Boston Marathon creepo Dzhokhar Tsarnaev – wanted exactly the same thing: Food stamps. Apparently, killing innocent people for hazy […]
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'The end of a very long road': The Thomas Memorial Library has reopened after a $4 million renovation project.
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 […]