Light allows us to see things for what they are. Without light, we’re blind. And life is hard when you’re blind. Likewise, current events would be impossible to decipher without the press shedding light on what’s happening. We rely on its members to show us the truth. The press covers just about every facet of […]
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South Portland and Scarborough news from The Forecaster.
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Gorham High School expansion proposal unveiled
This plan depicts a proposed upgrade for Gorham High School, where enrollment is expected to hit 1,027 by 2028, up from 868 now. GORHAM — The Town Council and Town Manager Ephrem Paraschak in a joint workshop with the School Committee and school staff Tuesday heard details about the proposed expansion/renovation of the town’s aging […]
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Looking Back
July 19, 1994 A rumor says Roger Knight might accept the Republican nomination for mayor of Westbrook, but Knight said yesterday, “I don’t think that’s likely.” On the Democratic sides, Paul LeConte or Don Richards may challenge Kenneth Lebebvre for the nomination. Republican Lionel Dumond, Ward 1 alderman, and Alfred Porell, independent, are the only […]
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Brooking's art gallery to leave Vallee Square
WESTBROOK — Plans to renovate the Vallee Square building where she has run an art gallery and education space for four years have prompted Mary Brooking to rethink the direction of Continuum for Creativity. Brooking is looking for new space after being told her business “wouldn’t be able to stay” because of the prospective buyer’s […]
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South Portland Police Beat: Jan. 18
Arrests 12/29 at 4:55 a.m. Eric Brewer, 40, of South Portland, was arrested on Westbrook Street by Officer Anthony Verville on an outstanding warrant from another agency. 12/30 at 1:25 p.m. Gregory C. Hoar, 34, of Old Orchard Beach, was arrested on Main Street by Officer Eric Young on an outstanding warrant from another agency. 12/30 at […]
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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Jan. 18
Arrests 1/7 at 8:13 p.m. Vladimir Zintchenko, 44, no address listed, was arrested on Woodland Road by Officer Jeffrey Gaudette on a charge of violating conditions of probation. Summonses 1/10 at 9:47 p.m. Jenny Augustino, 20, of South Portland, was issued a summons on Route 77 by Officer Eric Fay on a charge of operating […]
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Scarborough Police Beat: Jan. 18
Arrests 1/8 at 7:28 a.m. Edward E. Anderson, 72, of Stoneridge Drive, was arrested on Stoneridge Drive by Officer Aaron Erickson on charges of domestic violence assault and assault. 1/8 at 3:43 p.m. Kevin M. Anderson, 53, of Quincy, Massachusetts, was arrested on Haigis Parkway and Payne Road by Sgt. Eugene O’Neill on a charge of operating […]
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Public comments help derail South Portland comment restrictions
SOUTH PORTLAND — After strong pushback from residents, city councilors decided Tuesday not to eliminate or shorten one of two opportunities the public has to address the council during weekly meetings. The council did, however, eliminate workshop meetings, which have been held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Effective Feb. 1, the council will […]
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Politics & Other Mistakes: Mills the monster
Janet Mills is a liberal fiend. The newly inaugurated Democratic governor is raising taxes, seizing guns, importing illegal immigrants, providing welfare to lazy slobs, and legalizing publicly funded abortions for the entire nine months of pregnancy and even afterwards for kids who play violent video games or have the audacity to return home to live […]
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Westbrook Notes
Westbrook American Legion Post 62 started 2019 in style by inviting the famous Flag Ladies of Freeport to be guests at its Jan. 2 meeting. From left are JoAnn Miller, Post 62 Commander Gary York, Elaine Green, 1st Vice Commander Roger Barr, Carmen Footer and Vice Commander Dennis Marrotte. ‘Skate and Glow’ invite Westbrook Kiwanis, […]