Cape Elizabeth voters elected Elizabeth Scifres, John Sahrbeck and Andrew Swayze to the Town Council in a six-way race for three seats. Scifres received 3,742 votes; Sahrbeck received 3,731; Swayze received 3,181; David Hughes received 2,149; David Andrews received 2,128; and Council Chair Tim Reiniger, the only incumbent in the race, received 1,961 votes. Meanwhile, […]
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South Portland rejects $12.3 million high school athletic complex
A $3 million bond for safety upgrades at the elementary schools and a $1 million bond for infrastructure improvements across the district both passed.
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Cape Elizabeth rejects $94.7 million school project
The 51% to 49% vote against underscores how divisive the new school debate has been in town in recent years.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
People and Business: Nov. 6
Hires, promotions, appointments Joan Ferrini-Mundy, president of the University of Maine, and Patrick Woodcock, president and CEO of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce, joined FocusMaine‘s leadership team. FocusMaine is a private-sector organization working to create jobs in the food industry and bioeconomy. Dr. Lynn McGrath Jr. and Daniel Large joined Northern Light Mercy Hospital […]
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Community Calendar: Nov. 8-15
Bulletin Board Saturday 11/9 Holiday fair and lunch: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., State Street Church, 159 State St., Portland. $10 lunch. statestreetchurch.org State Street holiday stroll: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Luke State Street Church, 143 State St., Portland. 730-2090 Celtic craft fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Maine Irish Heritage Center, 34 […]
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Arts Calendar: Nov. 8-15
Comedy Friday 11/8 Brian Glowacki: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $24.25. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com David Cross: 8 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. $39.50-$59.50. 18-plus. statetheatreportland.com Saturday 11/9 Alex Grubard: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $24.25. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com “Stand Up! For Women’s Rights”: Benefits Maine Family Planning […]
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Cape girls’ soccer and football, South Portland football last teams standing
Capers two win from a Gold Ball on the pitch.
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Reporters win Maine Press Association awards
Reporters from The Forecaster, Lakes Region Weekly, American Journal, Sentry and Leader received recognition from the Maine Press Association for their stories. Drew Johnson, a reporter for the Scarborough Leader and South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Sentry, received first place in the “Continuing Story” category for weekly newspapers for his reports last summer on The Lumbery’s legal […]
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Through My Lens: How I’m managing election-related stress
As the U.S. presidential election approached, I felt the familiar sense of anxiety creeping in. For many of us, this election isn’t only about policy changes, but deeply personal stakes that impact our security and sense of belonging. Unlike a sports game, this outcome will have lasting implications for our communities, families and futures, making […]
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Mainewhile: Perfect time for a reminder: It’s still a beautiful world
I am writing to you this week from my parents’ house – well, my house now. I am sitting at a card table set up where the dining room table used to be. I am at the stage of clearing out my parents’ house where I am equal parts frustrated, nostalgic and overwhelmed. One piece […]