SOUTH PORTLAND—The Riots powered to an early lead on the visiting Rams in Tuesday evening, June 5’s quarterfinals round, and cruised to victory from there. 8-4 the final. Amelia Pappalardo – formerly a Ram herself – opened the scoring for South Portland just a minute and a half into the action. Kaya Backman followed Pappalardo […]
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Class of 2018: South Portland senior sets sail for Maine Maritime
SOUTH PORTLAND — Patrick Martin has his sights set on becoming a captain of a ferry or tugboat, a path he was led to through a year-long internship. Martin, 18, will enroll in Maine Maritime Academy in Castine this fall, studying vessel operation and technology. He interned with Portland Tugs for a year, an experience he […]
Class of 2018: South Portland senior sets sail for Maine Maritime
SOUTH PORTLAND — Patrick Martin has his sights set on becoming a captain of a ferry or tugboat, a path he was led to through a year-long internship. Martin, 18, will enroll in Maine Maritime Academy in Castine this fall, studying vessel operation and technology. He interned with Portland Tugs for a year, an experience he […]
Boys Lacrosse: South Portland bounces Bonny Eagle from playoffs
STANDISH—South Portland rolled into town on Tuesday night, June 5 – and rolled to victory: The Riots squeezed the Scots for 15 goals, while Bonny Eagle managed just one, an Anthony Breton strike with roughly three and a half minutes remaining in the quarterfinal bout. “I don’t think anything really went wrong,” Bonny Eagle head […]
Scarborough police search for marker missing from 240-year-old grave
SCARBOROUGH — A marker that honors a soldier’s service in a pre-Revolutionary War battle has apparently been stolen from Black Point Cemetery. Scarborough Police Chief Robbie Moulton on Monday said no suspects have been identified in connection with the theft from the gravesite of John Fogg, and the department is seeking help from the public. […]
Scarborough police search for marker missing from 240-year-old grave
SCARBOROUGH — A marker that honors a soldier’s service in a pre-Revolutionary War battle has apparently been stolen from Black Point Cemetery. Scarborough Police Chief Robbie Moulton on Monday said no suspects have been identified in connection with the theft from the gravesite of John Fogg, and the department is seeking help from the public. […]
Scarborough councilors likely to be House candidates
SCARBOROUGH — Two Scarborough town councilors hope to become candidates for the state House of Representatives in the June 12 primaries, which will also include contested party races in Cape Elizabeth and South Portland. In House District 29, which includes part of Scarborough, Councilor Shawn Babine is unopposed for the Democratic nomination. He would challenge […]
Scarborough councilors likely to be House candidates
SCARBOROUGH — Two Scarborough town councilors hope to become candidates for the state House of Representatives in the June 12 primaries, which will also include contested party races in Cape Elizabeth and South Portland. In House District 29, which includes part of Scarborough, Councilor Shawn Babine is unopposed for the Democratic nomination. He would challenge […]
Four compete for two seats on Bridgton Selectboard
Frye McHatton BRIDGTON — Four candidates are competing for two seats on the Bridgton Selectboard. Roofer Liston “Lee” Eastman, town Animal Control Officer Jacqueline Frye, Bridgton Community Center Director Carmen Lone and current board member Robert McHatton Sr. are sqauring off in the four-way race. Current Selectboard Chairman Gregory Watkins is not on the ballot. There […]
Inside Standish
Home alone class A class aimed at building the confidence and safety skills students in grades 4-6 need to stay home alone will be held from 4-5:30 p.m. June at the Standish Municipal Center. Basic first aid, what to do in an emergency, food preparation and a number of other skills will be taught. The […]