A few years before I was born, scientists successfully split the atom and ushered in what was called the Atomic Age. They said it would lead to unlimited human achievement and progress. In the late 1960s, a small group of men flew to the moon, landed on its surface and then returned safely to earth. […]
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Cape Elizabeth police log, Jan. 17-29
Arrests/Summonses Nicholas Hegstrom, 31, of Brooks, was summonsed Jan. 26 on Cottage Road on a charge of operating with a suspended registration. Calls On Jan. 17, a detective met with a resident of the Scott Dyer Road area regarding the theft of a check that was forged and cashed. On Jan. 26, a patrolman responded […]
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I like the mature Hillary
I like Hillary Clinton (pause at laptop; dodge thrown vegetables; OK; resume typing). But only the mature adult version. Not the one who is far too sensitive to (legitimate) criticisms (also aimed at male competitors such as Mike Huckabee, Rick Santorum, and Jeb Bush) that she should ignore. She is a gigantic trailer truck who […]
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Scarborough police log, Jan. 25-31
Sebastian Demers, 24, of 607 Granite St., Yarmouth, was arrested Jan. 25 on a warrant and charges of operating after habitual offender revocation, violating bail condition and violating probation or parole. Brian Harnois, 38, of 64 Winding Way, South Portland, was summonsed Jan. 25 on Gorham Road on a charge of operating when suspended/revoked. John […]
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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 […]
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Scarborough calls parking ban
SCARBOROUGH – The town of Scarborough has called a parking ban, which will be in effect from 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, until 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9.
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South Portland cancels council workshop
SOUTH PORTLAND – Due to inclement weather, the South Portland City Council Workshop scheduled for this Monday, Feb. 8, has been cancelled. Presentation of the new Economic Development Plan will be postponed until Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 6 p.m.
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Scarborough supplement makers ordered to pay back 'ill-gotten gains'
Maine Attorney General Janet T. Mills and the Federal Trade Commission have acted to halt the sale and marketing of weight-loss pills “AF Plus” and “Final Trim” and other dietary supplements sold by “Direct Alternatives” and other companies owned by Anthony and Staci Dill of Scarborough. According to information released Friday afternoon from Mills’ office, […]
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Scarborough brewpub gets mixed reaction from planners
The Scarborough Planning Board Monday night unanimously approved a site plan for a new Martin’s Point Health Care facility at 153 U.S. Route 1. The board also discussed a site plan submitted by Nonesuch River Brewing for 201 Gorham Road, with members expressing concerns about parking, size and the project’s compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood. Martin’s Point turned […]
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Start School Later group holds event at SHS
SCARBOROUGH – On Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. the Southern Maine chapter of Start School Later will give a presentation at Scarborough High School. Community members are invited to attend this informative evening about the research behind the movement to create later school start times for adolescents. This event is free and open to […]