Free dinner – Thursday, Aug. 2, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Aug. 3, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination lobster […]
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South Portland and Scarborough news from The Forecaster.
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South Portland Art in the Park to feature works of all ages
SOUTH PORTLAND — The annual Art in the Park show returns for its 39th year Aug. 11 to promote artists of all ages. Traditionally held the second Saturday in August in Mill Creek Park, the show features original art and photography by 170 artists. In addition to the exhibits, eight vendors will staff a food court, […]
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We are all people who need people
One bright summer morning with hundreds of drivers looking for “The Way Life Should Be,” I am headed south when I intend to go north. Why? Because, in Scarborough, I’ve ignored my cousin’s directions. She said, “From where you are, go north on Route 1 to pick up the turnpike to Westbrook. We can meet […]
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Voters to be asked again to reopen Casco school
CASCO — After two failed attempts in previous years, SAD 61 is once again looking for voter approval to revamp and reopen Crooked River Elementary School to students. Superintendent Al Smith said the district plans to put a bond proposal before Bridgton, Casco and Naples voters this November. Casco and Naples residents, along with the School […]
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South Portland Police Beat: Aug. 3.
Arrests 7/20 at 2:02 a.m. Kala Robshaw, 25, of Glenburn, was arrested on Waterman Drive by Officer Kim Theriault on warrants. 7/20 at 2:02 a.m. Rodolfo Rodriquez, 26, of Portland, was arrested on Waterman Drive by Officer Kim Theriault on a charge of operating under the influence. 7/21 at 6:55 a.m. Larry Rideout, 47, of […]
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Scarborough Summerfest adds auction to benefit community services scholarships
SCARBOROUGH — The town’s annual summer festival returns for its 21st year this month with the addition of an online auction to raise money to help residents participate in town-sponsored programs. Summerfest kicks off at 5 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Scarborough High School athletic fields at 11 Municipal Drive, and concludes at 10 p.m. The free […]
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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Aug. 3
Arrests 7/24 at 7:15 p.m. Nola-Rae Davis, 30, of Falmouth Street, Falmouth, was arrested in Fort Williams Park by Officer Benjamin Davis on a charge of violation of conditions of release. 7/25 at 6:25 p.m. Bradley James Brooks, 28, of Beverly Terrace, was arrested on Beverly Terrace by Officer Rory Diffin on a charge of aggravated assault. […]
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Scarborough Police Beat: Aug.3
Arrests 7/23 at 9:10 p.m. Roman James Victor Revels, 30, of St. Petersburg, Florida, was arrested on Payne Road by Officer Benjamin Landry on a charge of operating without a license. 7/23 at 9:41 p.m. Charles Nibayubahe, 32, of South Portland, was arrested on Mussey Road by Sgt. Rick Rouse on a charge of operating under […]
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John Albion Andrew, famous statesman and abolitionist
Probably one of the most famous figures in Windham history is John Albion Andrew, who was born here on May 31, 1818, in a white cape-style house that still sits on Depot Street today. From this simple beginning, he went on to later become the governor of Massachusetts during the Civil War. Andrew, commonly called […]
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Proposed Windham park would feature courts, amphitheater
WINDHAM — The town is proposing a community park on Gray Road that would be built in phases, adding a playground, basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, amphitheater and more parking to the site that already includes a skate park and community garden. Dan Diffin of Sevee and Maher Engineers gave an overview of the Windham Community Park […]