YARMOUTH — Voters next week will elect two new members of the School Committee and decide whether to fund a major renovation of the library. Three candidates are vying for two open School Committee seats because members Art Bell and Abby Diggins are ineligible to run again after serving two terms. Candidates Leah Guay, 52, […]
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Another interim superintendent for Yarmouth schools
YARMOUTH — For the second time this year, the Yarmouth School Committee has named a new interim superintendent for the district. William Michaud, 61, of Portland, was unanimously approved for the 11-month position Thursday during the committee’s regular meeting. He will begin the post on Aug. 5. At the same meeting, the board extended the […]
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Music boosters host fundraiser
SOUTH PORTLAND — Strike up the bands and lace up the shoes – the first-ever Fun Run Walk ‘n Roll is coming Saturday, June 22, from noon to 4 p.m., at the South Portland High School track. The benefit walk and run supports musical programs in city schools through the South Portland Musical Boosters. For a […]
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Spring Point Ledge Light reopens next week
SOUTH PORTLAND — Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse will reopen for public tours beginning Saturday, June 22. Tour hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday through August, except July 21. The lighthouse will also be open for tours Sept. 1, 14 and 15; and Oct. 12 and 13. Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse […]
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Police make arrest in Old Port stabbing
PORTLAND — Police on Wednesday arrested Christopher Johnson, 23, of Portland, in connection with a June 7 stabbing in the Old Port, Assistant Chief Vern Malloch said Thursday. Johnson was charged with elevated aggravated assault for allegedly stabbing a 22-year-old Portland man multiple times in the area between Fore and Wharf streets. The victim has […]
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Creech finds a good fit at Scarborough High School
SCARBOROUGH — With openings in Scarborough, South Portland, Biddeford and Standish, there was no shortage places for David Creech to consider. The incoming principal at Scarborough High School said his eyes were always on one prize. “I’m excited about working at Scarborough High School and being principal,” he said Wednesday. “Everything I’ve seen points to […]
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Council corks up South Portland alcohol ordinance
SOUTH PORTLAND — Beer will not be a part of the Aug. 17 Buy Local festival coming to Bug Light Park. Councilors on Monday decided against advancing revisions to Chapters 14 and 18 of the City Code that would have allowed temporary permits for beer and wine sales at city parks and beaches. The ordinance […]
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S.P. council to reconsider school iPad vote
SOUTH PORTLAND — After about 25 minutes Monday, South Portland Councilor Jerry Jalbert said he would move next Monday to reconsider the June 3 vote that blocked the purchase of iPads for city high school students. His rapid reconsideration at a council workshop did not mean a crowd of about 125 people was leaving quietly. Almost […]
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Farmers market moves indoors at Maine Mall
SOUTH PORTLAND — At least five vendors will be on hand Friday as the second iteration of a farmers market at Maine Mall opens at 2 p.m. With a unanimous Planning Board decision Tuesday approving a special exception, the market will move indoors this year to the mall center where Santa Claus greets children in […]
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Squabble leads to indictments against S.P. tow-company brothers
SOUTH PORTLAND — The part owner of a towing company facing perjury charges vowed Thursday to “aggressively fight” to clear his name. Vincent Maietta, 55, of 199 Elderberry Way, and his younger brother, Robert Maietta, 48, of 56 Winding Way, were each indicted on one Class C count of perjury last Friday by a Cumberland […]