Lazy days and fishing holes, summer camp and cookouts. I grew up “knowing” this tradition dated back to the beginnings of our nation so kids could work the family farm. Alas, as with so many “truths” from my youth, that’s not quite it. In fact, our current school calendar is more of a hybrid compromise […]
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Sentry Meetings: June 14-21
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 6/17 6:30 p.m. Town Council/School Board Workshop Town Hall Tue. 6/18 7 p.m. Planning Board Zoom Thu. 6/20 6 p.m. F.W. Park Committee Town Hall Thu. 6/20 7 p.m. Energy Committee Town Hall South Portland Mon. 6/17 6:30 p.m. Conservation Committee Planning/Dev. Wed. 6/19 7:30 a.m. Bike/Pedestrian Committee Planning/Dev. Thu. 6/20 6 […]
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Popular Scarborough summer concert series enters 25th year
The performers used to play to an audience of dozens, now thousands of people attend the six shows each season.
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SP boys’ track title highlights early playoff action
Champions still to be crowned in baseball, softball, lacrosse and tennis.
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Carriage trails ready for walking in Cape Elizabeth
The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust will celebrate its newly acquired Davis Parcel off Spurwink Avenue with a grand opening Sunday.
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South Portland council hires consultant to help make Mahoney decision
The independent review will look at two possible options for the former middle school property: a municipal campus and affordable housing.
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Capers commence
In a ceremony at Fort Williams Park, 145 Cape Elizabeth High School seniors receive their diplomas.
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Community Calendar: June 7-14
Bulletin Board Saturday 6/8 Maine Audubon Native Plants Sale and Festival: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, 20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth. maineaudubon.org Community Baby Shower: Free books for new and expecting parents, noon to 1:30 p.m., Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road. scarboroughlibrary.org Tuesday 6/11 & Thursday 6/13 Tai Chi for […]
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Arts Calendar: June 7-14
Comedy Friday 6/7 Peter Revello: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $25. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 6/8 Dave Attell: 8 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. $30-$55. statetheatreportland.com Sunday 6/9 Crowd Source: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $5. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Thursday 6/13 “No Jerks Allowed”: 7-9 p.m., The […]
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People and Business: June 5
Hires, promotions, appointments Amanda Peacock was promoted to vice president of member experience and engagement at Evergreen Credit Union. She was hired earlier this year. Jason Romer was hired as chief experience officer at Uprise Partners. He has over 20 years of experience in IT and was previously an executive at Titanium IT, leading managed […]