A couple of creative Cape Elizabeth kids have sent a message in a bottle that has traveled more than 100 miles, and the ocean adventure’s not over yet.
Sean Murphy
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South Portland school administrator moving on to Falmouth
Christopher Hughes is resigning his position as assistant principal at South Portland High School to take a position at Falmouth Middle School.
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Local schools stay shuttered until June, virtual learning continues
As the end of the school year approaches, administrators in South Portland, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth have all decided to keep students and staff on a virtual schedule for the remainder of the school year, and are now turning to the difficult challenge of end-of-year assessments.
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In Brief: April 17
Beach to Beacon still on – for now CAPE ELIZABETH — Organizers of the 2020 TD Beach to Beacon 10K road race are still going ahead with the planned Aug. 1 date, but are monitoring the coronavirus situation closely. “We are currently proceeding as planned while carefully monitoring the most recent information and guidance available […]
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South Portland teacher putting the ‘distance’ in distance learning
When the author of a book set in World War II learned that a group of schoolchildren at Holy Cross School couldn’t access his work for a lesson, he began helping remotely from his home in Scotland nearly 3,000 miles away.
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South Portland school budget tightens in response to virus
School officials revisited the 2021 budget and are proposing an increase of just 2.3%.
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South Portland Police Beat: March 31 to April 6
Arrests/Summonses South Portland arrests and summonses were not available before The Forecaster’s deadline. Fire calls 3/31 at 2:56 a.m. Assist police on Cannon Road. 3/31 at 7:35 a.m. False fire alarm on Ashbourne Court. 3/31 at 3:24 p.m. False fire alarm on Hillside Avenue. 4/1 at 5:48 p.m. Heat/short circuit on Thornton Avenue. 4/2 at […]
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Scarborough Police Beat: March 30-April 5
Arrests: 4/3 at 12:40 a.m. Robert Pilsbury, 40, of Scarborough, was arrested on Kennebago Drive by Officer Melissa DiClemente on charges of domestic violence assault, obstructing the report of a crime, and unlawful sexual contact. 4/4 at 3:47 p.m. Jacob M. Wakem, 26, of Scarborough, was arrested on Maple Avenue by Officer Aaron Erickson on […]
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Faithful adjust to new online world
Religious communities that depend on large in-person gatherings have struggled with stay-at-home orders, but some have found online alternatives.
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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: March 31-April 6
Arrests/Summonses No arrests or summonses were reported from period March 31 to April 6. Fire calls: Cape Elizabeth firefighters responded to six fire calls from March 31 to April 6. EMS: Cape Elizabeth emergency medical services responded to eight calls from March 31 to April 6.