Get your dog a license A reminder, all dog license renewals must be completed by Jan. 31, 2018. You can register at the Town Office or online at www1.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/dog_license/index.pl/. To register online you will need: a credit card; license/tag number (renewal only); State of Maine rabies certificate; and your veterinarian’s name and phone number. Rabies […]
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South Portland and Scarborough news from The Forecaster.
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Giving thanks
“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorns have roses.”Aphonse Karr, French critic, journalist and novelist Since it’s the end of another year I would love to give thanks, especially to the esteemed members of the United States Congress who supposedly just gave all of us tax relief. Never mind the […]
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Inside Gray
New year, new movies Movies showing soon at Gray Public Library’s theater are: Tuesday, Jan. 2, “Dunkirk” (PG-13), Jan. 2, at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; “Stronger” (R), Wednesday, Jan. 3, at 1 p.m.; “Home Alone” (1990) Saturday, Jan. 6, at 10:30 a.m.; “Victoria and Abdul” (PG-13) Saturday, Jan. 6, at 1 p.m.; “Judgement at […]
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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Dec. 29
Arrests No arrests were reported from Dec. 19-25. Summonses 12/20 at 1:46 p.m. Matthew Rooney, 52, no address listed, of South Portland, was issued a summons on Sawyer Road by Officer Eric Vanasse on a charge of operating with a suspended or revoked license. 12/21 at 1 p.m. Heidi Hetz, 62, no address listed, of Cape Elizabeth, […]
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South Portland Police Beat: Dec. 29
Arrests 12/16 at 9:38 a.m. Kevin Fogg, 45, of South Portland, was arrested on Broadway by Officer Rocco Navarro on charges of domestic violence assault and criminal threatening. 12/17 at 10:46 p.m. Robert Weston, 65, of Windham, was arrested on Maine Mall Road by Officer Michael Armstrong on charges of operating under the influence and operating […]
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Multicultural chorus brings song of hope to New York City
PORTLAND — A Maine chorus of immigrants from around the world brought their singing talents to New York City this month to help raise money for the United Nations. The Portland-based Pihcintu Multicultural Chorus is made up of 32 young women who have come to Maine from all around the globe, including Cambodia, Iraq, Somalia and […]
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Inside Windham
Nickerson Scholarship Concert The 2018 Richard Nickerson Scholarship Concert, scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, at the Windham Performing Arts Center, promises to be a royally good time this year. Songs featured will include “Journey to the Past,” “Someday My Prince Will Come,” and “On the Steps of the Palace.” Talent for the concert […]
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Inside Standish
Time to skate The Mill Street Park and Johnson Field ice rinks have been frozen and prepared for skating, and lights have been set up for night skating. Both rinks are open now to the public. Town Hall meetings The Standish Town Hall will be holding multiple town meetings in the coming weeks. Third Party […]
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Young life lost renews talk on River Road safety
WINDHAM — The crash on River Road that killed a 15-year-old Westbrook girl earlier this month has sparked Town Council discussion about the heavily traveled road’s safety along with a call for a more formal look at the issue. “I think it’s time we look at some traffic calming techniques on River Road,” said Councilor Timothy […]
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Scarborough Police Beat: Dec. 29
Arrests 12/19 at 3:46 p.m. Cassandra Farris, 28, of Route 1, was arrested on Route 1 by Officer Scott E. Vaughn on a charge of robbery. 12/19 at 9:09 p.m. Curry S. Phelps, 41, of Running Tide Road, was arrested on Route 1 by Officer Benjamin C. Landry on a charge of operating under the […]