News Briefs

Residents group invites new members

SCARBOROUGH —The Pine Point Residents Association invites those interested in issues involving the character of the Pine Point community to join its membership. During the past five years, the group has participated in decision-making processes that involved beach access, town lan...

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Friday, May 22, 2009
Abyssinian open for tours this weekend

PORTLAND — The Abyssinian Meeting House on Newbury Street will be open for tours May 22, 23 and 25. The meeting house is the third oldest African-American meeting house in the country. It is undergoing renovations after years of neglect and abandon left the building in disrepair. ...

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Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Celebration planned for outgoing Portland school chief

PORTLAND — The School Committee is hosting a "Thank You and Goodbye Celebration" for interim Superintendent Jeanne Whynot-Vickers. Whynot-Vickers, who as been filling in as school chief since 2007, will turn over the reigns of the state's largest, most diverse school di...

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Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Memorial Day events announced in South Portland

SOUTH PORTLAND — The Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion invite the public to attend two Memorial Day weekend events. VFW Post 832 will place flags on the graves of veterans at five cemeteries throughout the city on Saturday, May 23. Those interested in helping should me...

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Friday, May 15, 2009
Falmouth church to offer free soup dinners

FALMOUTH —The Church of St. Mary the Virgin on Foreside Road will begin offering free community suppers twice a month on Fridays, starting May 22. The family-style meals will include a soup, bread, homemade desserts and beverages. "Take-home" will be available for guest...

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Thursday, May 14, 2009
Cumberland men indicted for repeat OUIs

CUMBERLAND — Two residents were indicted this month on repeat charges of operating under the influence. Thomas Natalie, 45, of Tuttle Road, and Timothy Richards, 29, of Blackstrap Road, were each arrested in separate March incidents by Cumberland police on felony charges of OUI. A...

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Thursday, May 14, 2009
Falmouth Class of '78 looking for alumni

FALMOUTH — The planning committee for the Falmouth High School Class of 1978 31st reunion is asking for help in locating classmates. Anyone with contact information is asked to visit 1978FHS.com or call Dave Libby at 797-7536. The reunion is scheduled for Aug. 8. ...

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Thursday, May 7, 2009
Falmouth Theatre Company presents 'The Music Man'

FALMOUTH — The Theatre Company at Falmouth High School will present Meredith Wilson's "The Music Man" at the high school theater at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, May 8, 9, 15 and 16 and Thursday, May 14. "The Music Man" takes its audiences back to a tim...

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Thursday, May 7, 2009
Cumberland councilors unopposed, 2 candidates for SAD 51

CUMBERLAND — Three town councilors will run unopposed for re-election on June 9, while two candidates will compete for one seat on the School Administrative District 51 Board of Directors. Council Chairman George Turner and Councilors Shirley Storey-King and Ron Copp are unopposed...

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Thursday, May 7, 2009
Bear to lead Habitat walk in Falmouth

FALMOUTH — Greater Portland Habitat for Humanity has selected a local "canine of ceremonies" to lead a fundraising walk on Saturday, May 9. Bear is a yellow Labrador retriever adopted by Falmouth High School senior Kiely Flynn last January during her trip to Mississippi ...

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Thursday, May 7, 2009