SJC Ice Bar Saint Joseph’s College’s annual Ice Bar will be held Feb. 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. The event, which also will feature fire pits and an indoor lounge at the Alfond Center on campus, is open to everyone aged 21 and up. Pre-bought tickets will cost $30, and tickets at the door […]
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Partnership’s end won’t hinder food institute, college says
STANDISH — The recent decision to forgo a $750,000 corporate partnership will not hamper the development of a new local food systems institute at Saint Joseph’s College, according to a project leader. Peter Nielsen said it was a “mutual decision” between the college and Florida-based Organic Nutrition Inc. not to pursue the previously announced partnership involving a […]
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Trail update Gray SnoWolves snowmobile trail maps have been been distributed to Tailgate’s Restaurant, Circle K and Richardson’s Ski Doo, Windham. Transfer Station permits Residents are reminded to purchase 2018 Transfer Station permits in January. They are available at the Town Clerk’s desk in the Pennell Municipal Complex for $5 per vehicle. Parking ban reminder […]
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Scarborough Police Jan. 26
Arrests 1/15 at 4:43 a.m. Gary M. Bishop Jr., 46, of Houlton, was arrested on Route 1 by Officer Lydia M. Ruetty on a warrant. 1/20 at 4:47 a.m. Abbey A. Gangewer, 37, of Portland, was arrested on Black Point Road by Officer Aaron Erickson on a charge of operating under the influence. 1/21 at 6:47 […]
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South Portland Police Jan. 26
Arrests 1/6 at 6:22 p.m. Michael Atkins, 27, of Merrimac, Massachusetts, was arrested on Maine Mall Road by Officer Caleb Gray on charges of operating vehicle without a license, and failure to register vehicle. 1/7 at 9:15 p.m. Rizwan Khan, 30, of Portland, was arrested on the Casco Bay Bridge by Officer Kevin Theriault on charges […]
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South Portland may ban short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods
SOUTH PORTLAND — At a fourth workshop on short-term housing rentals, city councilors agreed Wednesday night to ban non-owner-occupied rentals in all residential neighborhoods. Councilors cannot take a formal vote during a workshop; the meeting was intended to gather public input and direct Assistant City Manager Joshua Reny as he crafts ordinance language. If adopted by the council in […]
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Scarborough firefighters will climb to defeat lung disease
SCARBOROUGH — Volunteer firefighter Mike Stephenson, 61, next week will endure what he called “20 minutes of pain” to raise awareness about lung disease Stephenson and other town firefighters on Feb. 3 will participate in the annual American Lung Association Fight for Air Climb, racing up 789 steps in one of Boston’s tallest buildings at One […]
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Cape Elizabeth hopes for 'good discussion' on paper streets
CAPE ELIZABETH — The same firm that helped the Greater Portland Council of Governments formulate its strategic plan will facilitate public forums here next week about paper streets. The Town Council met in a workshop Wednesday with Craig Freshley of Good Group Decisions to discuss his role in the conversations. The council also planned to discuss […]
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South Portland superintendent: Diversity will help schools meet challenges
SOUTH PORTLAND — Superintendent of Schools Ken Kunin opened his state of the schools presentation Tuesday by referencing the Emma Lazarus poem engraved on the pedestal at the Statue of Liberty, maintaining that in uncertain times, diversity is a strong asset to the district. He said the district’s mission, serving 3,000 students in eight schools, is […]
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South Portland superintendent: Diversity will help schools meet challenges
SOUTH PORTLAND — Superintendent of Schools Ken Kunin opened his state of the schools presentation Tuesday by referencing the Emma Lazarus poem engraved on the pedestal at the Statue of Liberty, maintaining that in uncertain times, diversity is a strong asset to the district. He said the district’s mission, serving 3,000 students in eight schools, is […]