Cape Elizabeth resident Robert Lee and his daughter, Caitlin, are among the first customers Friday, Nov. 29, at the 51st annual South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club Christmas Tree sale in Mill Creek Park. The Lees left with two wreaths and a promise to return to look at trees. Scarborough residents Tor de Vries and his […]
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'It's pure entertainment': Freeport Players pay homage to radio's bygone era
FREEPORT — The stories, songs and gags of the golden age of radio will take center stage this weekend when the Freeport Community Players perform their 10th annual “WFCP Home Time Radio Hour” in the performing arts center at Freeport High School. The variety show, which features a cast of more than 40 amateur actors, […]
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Gift will add nearly 30 acres to Rines Forest in Cumberland
CUMBERLAND — The town’s 216-acre Rines Forest property off Range Road is adding nearly 30 acres. John and Elaine Godsoe, who have lived in Cumberland for nearly 30 years, are giving the town more than 29 acres adjoining the Rines Forest. The Town Council will hold a public hearing on the gift Monday, Dec. 9, […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Gerzofsky, Priest to hold Brunswick office hours
BRUNSWICK — State Sen. Stan Gerzofsky, D-Brunswick, and Rep. Charlie Priest, D-Brunswick, will hold office hours Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m.-noon at Little Dog Coffee Shop, 87 Maine St. Gerzofsky represents Senate District 10, which includes Brunswick, Freeport, Harpswell and Pownal. Priest represents House District 63, part of Brunswick.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
3 teens charged in South Portland armed robbery
SOUTH PORTLAND — Three suspects, including two 17-year-old boys, face armed robbery charges after allegedly stealing purses and personal items at gunpoint from two girls Saturday evening, Nov. 30. Police Sgt. Steve Webster said Samnang Im, 18, also known as Junior Sok, and the juveniles, considered transients by police, were arrested Sunday and Monday. The […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Art Walk to turn Congress Street into roving party
PORTLAND — First Friday art walks have become the norm in cities and towns across the state. But Portland is going big next week, rolling the sidewalks right out into the street. The first pedestrian-friendly Art Walk on Dec. 6 is a roving party. Clowns, jugglers, acrobats, scenes from “The Nutcracker” and bold window tableaux […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Friction intensifies between gun club, Cape Elizabeth homeowners
CAPE ELIZABETH — Tension is rising between the Spurwink Rod & Gun Club and residents in the nearby Cross Hill neighborhood. Twice this month, homeowners have called police to complain about gunfire at the club before noon on Sunday mornings, a breach of the club’s rules. “We can’t enforce a club rule,” Cape Elizabeth Police […]
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Scarborough leash-law repeal goes to voters
SCARBOROUGH — Absentee ballots received by Wednesday morning show more than half the required votes have been submitted to validate a Dec. 3 referendum on the town-wide leash law. Town Clerk Tody Justice said 1,260 absentee ballots have been returned. A total of 2,379 votes must be cast to make the referendum official. Overturning the […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Holiday festivals on tap in South Portland, Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth
SOUTH PORTLAND — Area communities are ringing in the holidays with festivals and fun beginning Friday, Dec. 6, at Mill Creek Park. The annual South Portland Holiday Fest runs from 4:30-7 p.m., highlighted by the Christmas tree lighting at 6:15 p.m. in Mill Creek Park. The festival also includes visits with Santa Claus at City […]
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Toys sought for Barbara Bush Children's Hospital
SCARBOROUGH — Donations for the annual toy drive for patients at the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital will be accepted through Dec. 18 at locations throughout greater Portland. The drive is organized by Scarborough resident Kevin Grondin in memory of his friend, Steven Delano, who died in May 2010. Donations of toys, small gifts and clothing […]