SCARBOROUGH — Waterfront Concerts announced the addition of a ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd show to the lineup of concerts scheduled at Scarborough Downs this year. The classic rock giants will take the stage Friday, Sept. 7. Tickets prices range from $55.75 to $95.75. The show is the third announced for Scarborough Downs. The schedule […]

CAPE ELIZABETH — The upcoming election to replace state Sen. Cynthia Dill, D-Cape Elizabeth, produced a decided hometown advantage Tuesday when former School Board member Rebecca Millett easily defeated state Rep. Bryan Kaenrath of South Portland in the Senate District 7 Democratic primary. In Senate District 6, which includes most of Scarborough, part of Westbrook, […]

Madeline and Heather Kraft made it two of a kind as the twins graduated June 10 in Cape Elizabeth High School commencement ceremonies at Fort Williams Park. Juniors Jackson Berman and Elle Richards lead the 131 members of the Cape Elizabeth High School Class of 2012 into commencement ceremonies at Fort Williams Park. Cape Elizabeth […]

BRUNSWICK — Voters turned out to support the School Department budget by a greater than 2-to-1 margin on Tuesday, although it was also the smallest show of support for the budget in recent years. The $33.5 million budget represents an increase of $189,000, or 0.6 percent over last year. But significant reductions in state and […]

HARPSWELL — Pedestrians may finally be able to get a decent hot dog, after voters approved a mobile food handler’s ordinance during Tuesday’s election. Just under 65 percent of 843 voters cast their ballots in favor of the ordinance, which will, for the first time, allow mobile food operations to set up shop legally within […]

BATH — The five communities of Regional School Unit 1 are reviewing the effectiveness of the district’s cost-sharing formula, and seeing what other options might exist. Representatives from all five communities met June 7 to begin that process. The review was triggered by concerns over the RSU 1 Board of Directors’ unanimous vote April 23 […]

Hats off to the 2012 graduating class at Morse High School in Bath on June 10.Science teacher Caroline Nichols speaking after being honored with the Dr. Patricia Ames Distinguished Teacher Award at Morse High School graduation in Bath.The stands were packed with friends and guests of the Morse High School Class of 2012 at commencement […]

Class Marshals Seth and Nate Bryant lead the Mt. Ararat High School Class of 2012 to their seats at the start of the school’s 39th commencement exercise on June 10 in Topsham.Part of the 2012 graduating class at Mt. Ararat. Front row center is Leah Payson Hitchcock, a class officer and recipient of the Senior […]

Brunswick High School senior Suzannah Smith excitedly prepares for commencement on June 8 at Bowdoin Colllege’s Watson Arena. Marshal Leah Andreotti leads Brunswick seniors and faculty to their seats.The Brunswick High School Class of 2012.With his image on the big screen, Brunswick High School senior Mitchell Black introduces Salutatorian Erin Eldridge at commencement on June […]

BATH — The fiscal 2013 budget proposed for Regional School Unit 1 passed by a 2-1 margin Tuesday. Also Tuesday, Jennifer DeChant of Middle Street defeated Paul O. Johnson of Washington Street, 319-244, in the Democratic primary in House District 62. DeChant will face Republican City Councilor Kyle Rogers in the November general election. The […]