WINDHAM — Hazel Gilman, the oldest resident in Windham at 100, was honored this week with the Boston Post Cane. Gilman called the award “an honor,” although, she explained, “It’s nothing I’ve done. It just happened.” The tradition was begun in 1909 by The Boston Post, a former daily newspaper. The Post rewarded canes to the […]
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South Portland and Scarborough news from The Forecaster.
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South Portland Police Beat: Oct. 5
Arrests 9/22 at 3:14 a.m. Emily J. Gallant, 19, of Westbrook, was arrested on Southborough Drive by Officer Ryan M. Johns on charges of operating under the influence and violating condition of release. 9/23 at 3:36 a.m. Daniel Jordan, 32, of South Portland, was arrested on Hill Street by Officer Nicolas Dascanio on a charge of […]
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Inside Raymond
Hunting laws go digital Being a responsible user of the Maine outdoors means staying informed of, and complying with, current laws and rules. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has changed to digital law books rather than printed versions. The digital law books are downloadable and searchable. They are formatted to use either […]
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Goodwin goes up against Ordway in Standish district
STANDISH — A part-time mathematics instructor at the University of Southern Maine is running for public office for the first time against an incumbent seeking his third term in House District 23. Democrat Tim Goodwin hopes to unseat Republican Lester Ordway, who was elected in 2015 in a special election and has since held the […]
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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Oct. 5
Arrests 9/28 at 8:37 a.m. Amer H. Radhi, 50, of Beach Bluff Terrace, was arrested on Beach Bluff Terrace by Officer Aaron Webster on charges of violating conditions of release and unlawful possession of scheduled drugs. Summonses 9/30 at 4:55 p.m. Laura Zajac, 49, no address listed, of Cape Elizabeth, was issued a summons on Sawyer Road […]
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Inside Standish
Dog park fundraiser The Standish Dog Park Committee will hold a fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Standish Hardware, 5 Oak Hill Road. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be available for a donation, and dogs will receive an orange bandana courtesy of Standish Hardware. A free drawing will be […]
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Inside Gray
A Night for Morrison Motor Booty Affair: A Night for Morrison, a dance party and fundraiser at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, will benefit the Morrison Center, including the Adult Day Inclusion Program in Gray. The age 21-and-over event, to be held at 60 Chamberlain Road in Scarborough, will feature a silent auction, food, […]
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Inside Windham
Blessing of the Animals In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi on Oct. 4, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church is having a blessing of the animals on Sunday, Oct. 7 at 3 p.m. outside the church. Prayers will be offered and pets will be gently sprinkled with holy water. St. […]
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Two trying to unseat Welch in Windham
WINDHAM — The incumbent, a former councilor and a medical marijuana business owner are competing for one seat on the Windham Council in the only contested municipal race in town this November. Incumbent Dennis Welch, who has served on the council since 2011, is being challenged in the three-way race for one of the Council’s At […]
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Sculpture to honor late skateboarder
STANDISH — A sculpture will soon be installed at the Johnson Field Skate Park in honor of John Terrence “JT” Norton, a passionate skateboarder who suffered from schizophrenia and took his own life nearly two years ago. Norton was a huge advocate of the park being built, according to Renee Prescott of Standish Parks and […]