Mathea Hoy puts her affection for the library in writing. It comes naturally, since her mother, Melissa Hoy, is president of the Friends of Topsham Library.Chloe Anna and Mathea Hoy enjoys a game at the Topsham Public Library’s celebration marking the fifth anniversary of the library’s new building on June 6. There were activities throughout […]
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Police plan June 17 community forum
SOUTH PORTLAND — The Police Department has scheduled a community forum on Wednesday, June 17, from 6-8 p.m., at the Community Center to discuss crime trends and other issues. A press release from the department said the purpose is to develop a mutual understanding between police and residents on issues that impact both groups. Police […]
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Library Friends to hold annual book sale
SCARBOROUGH — Thousands of “gently used” books will be for sale at the Friends of the Scarborough Public Library’s annual book sale. Offering a wide variety of genres and subjects, the sale is a great opportunity to stock up on summer reading while keeping down the cost. Hours are Friday and Saturday, June 19 and […]
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South Portland Class of 2009
Tanner Burgdorf, vice president of the South Portland Hig School Class of 2009, helps usher in the seniors at June 7 graduation exercises at Martin Field. There were 197 graduates in the class. (Diane Hudson photo)Principal Jeanne Crocker, right, presents a diploma to graduate Jacob Viola at South Portland’s graduation ceremony. (Diane Hudson photo)The bleachers […]
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Raising the roof
Students from the Bath Regional Vocational Center put the finishing touches on a Crabtree Drive house in Topsham that they built throughout the school year. The center worked on the project in conjunction with Modular Advantage of Brunswick and other contractors involved with the Modular Home Builders Association of Maine. Tony Trippi, carpentry program instructor […]
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Officer graduates with highest-ever score
CAPE ELIZABETH — Police Officer Rory Diffin graduated from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s basic law enforcement training program last month at the top of his class. Diffin, a one-year veteran of the department, was one of 53 graduates of this year’s program, and earned the highest-ever score for a cadet – 98.9 percent – in […]
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Family Fun Day returns to Fort Williams in Cape Elizabeth
CAPE ELIZABETH — The town’s annual Family Fun Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, at Fort Williams Park on Shore Road. Although the event is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., activities begin as early as 8 a.m. Hot-air balloon rides will be available between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., followed by a […]
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Cities, trail groups stall Jetport runway expansion
SOUTH PORTLAND — A runway expansion planned for the Portland International Jetport is being held up by special-interest groups that want to build a recreation trail around the airport and others who have concerns about aircraft noise. The Jetport needs to expand a crosswind runway that stretches from Portland’s Stroudwater Neighborhood to South Portland’s Brick […]
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No college (yet) for Cape Elizabeth grad
CAPE ELIZABETH — Unlike 94 percent of her classmates, Cape Elizabeth High School senior Stephanie Lawsure will not be going to college in the fall. She’ll still earn an associate’s degree, but will be paid to get it. She’ll have no college loans to repay, good health insurance coverage, will always have a place to […]
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Last-minute South Portland deal saves $2.1M in stimulus funds for Long Creek watershed work
SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council held a special meeting on Monday night to spend $580,000 on improvements along Philbrook Avenue. The allocation is intended to preserve $2.1 million in federal stimulus money from the state Department of Environmental Protection. The stimulus money is meant to begin implementing the Long Creek Watershed Management Plan, which […]