A giving tree will go up in the lobby of the Inn by the Sea in Cape Elizabeth on Sunday, Nov. 29, and for each donation of a new hat, set of mittens or gloves, scarves, lip balm or socks, the inn will provide a $20 gift certificate, good at the spa or for dining. […]
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South Portland city council's approval of Dow’s Woods conservation likely
Whether to use $140,000 from the city’s land fund for a conservation easement on 9 acres of open space off Highland Avenue was a question that stymied the South Portland City Council earlier this fall. Now, with more information in hand about the overall value of the undeveloped parcel, it appears that councilors are ready […]
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Drive-through grocery pickup coming to South Portland
Ordering groceries online, with drive-through pickup, is the latest way Hannaford grocery stories in Maine are keeping up with the competition. And, offering customers new choices in how to get their groceries is setting Hannaford stores apart, according to company spokesman Eric Blom. That’s because Hannaford is the only supermarket chain in Maine offering curbside […]
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Scarborough music enthusiast introducing Wentworth students to the ukulele
The ukulele, one of the easiest, most accessible stringed instruments to play, is making a comeback in a big way locally. Fourth-graders at Wentworth School in Scarborough will be introduced to the four-string instrument when the new Ukulele Club gets under way in early December. Principal Kelli Crosby said the school is bringing in local […]
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Scarborough music enthusiast introducing Wentworth students to the ukulele
The ukulele, one of the easiest, most accessible stringed instruments to play, is making a comeback in a big way locally. Fourth-graders at Wentworth School in Scarborough will be introduced to the four-string instrument when the new Ukulele Club gets under way in early December. Principal Kelli Crosby said the school is bringing in local […]
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Gail Rice Scholar to serve as student ambassador in Cape
As the liaison between the Cape Elizabeth Education Foundation and the school district, the Gail Rice Scholar acts as a sort of ambassador, promoting foundation programs and events among students and sharing student views with the foundation board. This year’s Gail Rice Scholar is Cape High senior Rosalie Stevens, who is also the captain of […]
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Gail Rice Scholar to serve as student ambassador in Cape
As the liaison between the Cape Elizabeth Education Foundation and the school district, the Gail Rice Scholar acts as a sort of ambassador, promoting foundation programs and events among students and sharing student views with the foundation board. This year’s Gail Rice Scholar is Cape High senior Rosalie Stevens, who is also the captain of […]
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MacAuslan: New role as Cape council chairwoman a ‘great responsibility’
A formal vote is still required, but during a caucus last week the Cape Elizabeth Town Council chose Molly MacAuslan to lead the town’s governing board for the next year. MacAuslan, who is president of H&M Associates, a real estate investment and advisory services firm, did not seek the post, but said she’s “thrilled” and […]
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‘Real progress’ among Donovan’s goals in Scarborough
The Scarborough Town Council has unanimously chosen Bill Donovan to be the new chairman. Donovan, a retired lawyer, is now entering the third year of his first term on the council. He was under fire recently by those fighting to prevent any changes in accessing Higgins Beach. During the latter part of the debate about […]
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Customers head to Cape farm to cut perfect tree
The fresh smell of pine and happy voices floating in the crisp air set the scene at the Old Farm Christmas Place of Maine in Cape Elizabeth, where customers were out last weekend walking the property to find their perfect tree to help celebrate the holiday season. Since many families get up the Friday after […]