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News in Scarborough/Cape Elizabeth

Scarborough Police Beat: March 1

Arrests 2/18 at 6:02 p.m. Alexandra N. Wilcox, 27, of Gray, was arrested on Gallery Boulevard by Officer Scott Vaughan on charges of theft by unauthorized taking, violating conditions of release, criminal trespass and unlawful possession of scheduled drugs.

Police Beat •
Thursday, February 28, 2013

Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: March 1

Arrests 2/21 at 4:02 p.m. Janet E. Andrews, 53, of Cheverus Road, was arrested on Cheverus Road by Sgt. Eric Fay on a charge of operating under the influence. 2/22 at 10:15 a.m. Michael Long, 39, of Briar Patch Lane, Scarborough, was arrested at t...

Police Beat •
Thursday, February 28, 2013

UPDATE: Quarantine lifted at Scarborough pet store

North Berwick residents Cheryl Monkiewicz, center, and Julie Fernee, right, were among members of Maine Citizens Against Puppy Mills protesting to stop puppy sales by Little Paws on Payne Road in Scarborough on Saturday, Feb. 23. A state-ordered quarantine halting sales was lifted Friday.

David Harry • News •
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 3:10 pm

Cape Elizabeth beach lease talks continue, with another deadline on horizon

CAPE ELIZABETH — State lawmakers passed a supplemental budget last week and removed language seen as restrictive to the Crescent Beach State Park lease negotiations. Now, the state and corporation that owns most of the land must agree on the financial details. The budget allow...

Will Graff • News •
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 2:50 pm

Regional meeting to address declining clam population

BRUNSWICK — Casco Bay communities are being invited to a regional meeting that will discuss the alarming decline in clam population.  Biologists and clammers have said soft-shell clams, in particular, 

Dylan Martin • News •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 1:30 pm

Advocates say Maine teachers, not restraint law, must change

FALMOUTH — Proponents of recent changes to Maine law governing physical restraint and seclusion of students say a legislative attempt to loosen the restrictions are the result of a lack of understanding. At a Statehouse public hearing held Feb. 20, other parents and educators de...

Amber Cronin • News •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 12:10 pm

Southern Maine YMCA adjusting its focus

PORTLAND — When most people think of the YMCA, they probably see images of a fitness center. But that vision will soon change as the organization switches its focus to a more rounded approach to wellness. According to Helen Brena, chief executive officer of the

Amber Cronin • News •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 10:00 am

People and Business

Good Deeds A group of students and faculty from St. Joseph's College of Maine travelled to Haiti in January for a service trip. The group, which included associate professor  of business administration Beth Richardson and Molly Blumenthal, a nursing student. Both are ...

Community •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Arts Calendar Feb. 27 - March 12

Bonnie Duncan performs "A Squirrel Stole My Underpants," Sunday at 2 p.m. at Mayo Street Arts as part of its Mostly Puppets Festival series running through April. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children and may be purchased in advance by calling 615-3609. For a schedule of performances, visit ...

Lifestyle •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Community Calendar Feb. 27 - March 12

Greater Portland Bulletin Board Wednesday 2/27 Entreverge Award nominations with PROPEL, 5:30 p.m., Hannaford Lecture Hall, 88 Bedford St., Portland, 772-2811.

Community •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
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