SOUTH PORTLAND — A dozen teenage girls from South Portland High School are taking part in a unique program that bridges cultural divides and brings local and immigrant students together to focus on healthy eating. The group in South Portland is the first teen program in the U.S. for nonprofit Slim Peace, which began in […]
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Interest heats up around South Portland startup
SOUTH PORTLAND — Conserving both money and energy is the goal of a new company called Hot-Tubes. Founded by South Portland resident Bill Zelman and Cumberland resident Adam Lee, the company is developing what it calls “an inexpensive hanging tubular fan system that can be placed anywhere, bringing hot ceiling air down to the floor, lowering heating […]
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Day-care provider gets FAME guarantee
SCARBOROUGH — Toddle Inn Day Care was approved for $1.3 million in commercial loan insurance from the Finance Authority of Maine. Toddle Inn operates six day-care centers in Westbrook, Gorham, South Portland, Cumberland Foreside, Saco and Scarborough. As a result of FAME’s backing, according to a press release, a mortgage and direct loan from Camden National […]
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Incumbent, challenger seek Cape Elizabeth House seat
CAPE ELIZABETH — Democratic Rep. Kimberly Monaghan-Derrig, who is seeking a third term in House District 30, is being challenged by Republican Pauline Wilcox. This is Wilcox’s first campaign for elected office, although she has worked on other political campaigns. Election Day is Nov. 4. Kimberly Monaghan-Derrig Monaghan-Derrig has lived in Cape Elizabeth most of her […]
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Forum to feature candidates for Legislature
SOUTH PORTLAND — The South Portland/Cape Elizabeth Community Chamber of Commerce will be host a forum for legislative candidates on Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall. Candidates in state Senate District 29, and House Districts 31, 32 and 33 will participate. The event is open to the public and […]
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Annual ceremony to honor firefighters
SOUTH PORTLAND — Firefighters and former firefighters from Portland and South Portland will be honored at the annual Memorial Sunday ceremony on Oct. 5 at noon. The ceremony, organized by the Portland Veteran Firemen’s Association and Portland and South Portland fire departments, is at Forest City Cemetery, located 232 Lincoln St. A procession of firefighters will be led […]
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Scarborough teenager faces November court date
SCARBOROUGH — A November arraignment is scheduled for an 18-year-old Scarborough High School student who was arrested Sept. 23 on charges of carrying concealed weapons, and possession and trafficking in dangerous knives. Police Chief Robert Moultin said Jonathan Germano is scheduled to appear Nov. 26 at 8:30 a.m. in Portland. Principal David Creech said it […]
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'Bama BBQ comes to South Portland, by way of Colorado
SOUTH PORTLAND — Alabama flavor is coming to South Portland on Oct. 8, with the opening of Moe’s Original Bar B Que at 209 Western Ave. Though the restaurant franchise operates more than 30 restaurants in 10 states, this will be only the second in Maine or the Northeast. The “southern soul food revival” chain, […]
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School Board contest tops Cape Elizabeth ballot
CAPE ELIZABETH — Joanna Morrissey and Elizabeth Scifres are running for re-election to three-year terms on the School Board in November. Barbara Powers, a retired teacher and school administrator, hopes to unseat one of them. The Town Council election is uncontested, with Councilor Katharine Ray seeking re-election, and newcomer Patty Grennon running for the seat […]
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Harpswell water tower fixes could cost $430K
HARPSWELL — Immediate action needs to be taken on an empty, unused water tower at Mitchell Field to prevent further deterioration and possible collapse, according to an engineer hired by the town to evaluate the structure. Fully restoring the 100,000-gallon steel tank to its full capacity as a drinking water storage facility, however, could cost […]