WINDHAM—Meghan Hoffses posted the lone goal in a 1-0 victory for Windham over visiting South Portland on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 20. Hoffses tipped a Caitlin Drouin shot to notch the point, secure a W and usher the Eagles past the Riots in the first round of the playoffs. “Let’s talk about what Windham did […]
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Event helps Operation Hope
NorDx in Scarborough hosted Operation Hope’s third annual Fall Charity Festival on Oct. 13, with all proceeds benefiting Operation Hope. The program administered by the Scarborough Police Department helps Maine residents over 18 who suffer from substance use disorder find rehab and treatment programs. The event includes a silent auction, face and pumpkin painting, bake sales and […]
Scarborough School Board member moving on after 4 decades
SCARBOROUGH — Come November, the town will welcome five new School Board members. But residents will also say goodbye to one familiar public servant. Jacquelyn Perry has served on the board for the better part of the past 40 years. She’s termed out again at the end of this year, but said in an Oct. 22 […]
Halloween rave features a quiet riot
SCARBOROUGH — Community Services and Massachusetts-based Party Headphones are partnering up to throw a Halloween bash that’s fun for “all ages, abilities, and comfort levels.” Also known as a “Silent Disco,” the Quiet Riot event will provide each guest a wireless headset for the evening, “allowing each person to adjust the volume of the music to […]
Boys Soccer: South Portland bests Westbrook in prelims
SOUTH PORTLAND—The Blazes couldn’t quite repeat a recent feat when they dropped in on the Riots for the playoffs prelims on Saturday, Oct. 20 – they couldn’t pull out another upset win, like they’d done just days earlier. At the tail end of the regular season, Westbrook triumphed over South Portland 3-2, earning themselves […]
Football: Bonny Eagle can't keep up with Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH—The Scots couldn’t keep pace on the road at the Red Storm on Friday night, Oct. 19: Despite strong performances from a number of key players – including Keegan Meredith, Will Whyte, Alex Dyer, Shaun Brilliant and Nate Ferris – Bonny Eagle fell behind the reigning State Champs and ultimately succumbed 48-35. “It was […]
Scarborough Police Beat: Oct. 26
Arrests 10/16 at 2:41 a.m. Steven Edward Lemmermann, 54, of Phoenix, Arizona, was arrested on Beech Ridge and Payne roads by Officer Aaron Erickson on a charge of operating under the influence. 10/17 at 2:15 p.m. Temicia M. Bowden, 37, of Crystal Lane, was arrested on Crystal Lane by Officer Breagh Macaulay on a charge of violating […]
Five candidates round out roster for Scarborough school board
SCARBOROUGH — In the largest number of School Board candidates to be fielded in the town’s history, 10 residents are seeking three, three-year seats on Nov. 6. Two of the positions are held by current Chairwoman Mary Starr, who is not seeking re-election, and long-time board member Jackie Perry, who is termed out. The third is […]
Forecaster scores big at Maine press banquet
NEWRY — The Forecaster, American Journal and Lakes Region Weekly newspapers received five first place-awards and came in second for General Excellence in the Maine Press Association’s 2018 Better Newspaper Contest. At an awards banquet held Oct. 20 at Sunday River, the group of weekly newspapers, which cover nearly all of coastal Cumberland County as well […]
Field Hockey: Westbrook skunks Scarborough, moves on to semifinals
WESTBROOK–The No. 2 Blue Blazes trampled the visiting, No. 3 Red Storm in the tournament semifinals on Saturday morning, Oct. 21. Katie Champagne kicked off the Blazes’ triumph with a goal barely more than a minute into the first half; then, with barely more than a minute left to play before the break, Morgan LeBeau […]
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