News in Scarborough/Cape Elizabeth

Claire Frances Blanchard, 89; Cherished family memories

SOUTH PORTLAND — Claire Frances Blanchard, 89, of Jordan Avenue, South Portland, died Dec. 17 at a Portland hospital. She was born in East Boston on Aug. 22, 1923, a daughter of George and Margaret M. Kennedy Millington. Blanchard graduated in 1940 from Winthrop High School in Winthr...

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Friday, December 21, 2012

Charges still expected in Cape Elizabeth 'pot' cookies episode

CAPE ELIZABETH — Police said an investigation into the consumption of marijuana-laced cookies by students at the high school is "pretty much wrapped up." No criminal charges were announced as of 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Capt. Brent Sinclair on Wednesday said police were waiting for...

Will Graff • News •

Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 10:40 am

It'll be a 'Dandy' inauguration

The rolling resume of the Scarborough Gym Dandies, seen here at the 2005 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, will now include Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. Forty riders of 6-foot "giraffe" unicycles have been invited to ride in the parade following the Jan. 21, 2013, inaugu...

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Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 10:10 am

Scarborough council OKs deal for recreation land

SCARBOROUGH — A short agenda led to a brief Town Council meeting Wednesday night at Town Hall, but resulted in the likely acquisition of a new town recreation area off Payne Road. The council authorized Town Manager Tom Hall to sign a memorandum of understanding with officers of the ...

David Harry • News •

Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 9:40 am

Evolving need fuels Scarborough food donation program

SCARBOROUGH — About five years ago, School Nutrition Program Director Judith Campbell said at least one school administrator doubted there was a need for a food-distribution program Campbell wanted to establish. This week, at least 32 families with 60 children will receive backpacks ...

David Harry • News •

Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 8:50 am

Scarborough Police Beat: Dec. 21

Arrests 12/10 at 6:16 p.m. Sylvia A. King, 20, of Chestnut Street, Portland, was arrested on Lilac Lane by Officer Donald Laflin on charges of unlawful possession of scheduled drugs. 12/11 at 3:45 p.m. Heidi M. Badger, 30, of High Street, Bath, wa...

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Thursday, December 20, 2012

Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Dec. 21

Arrests 12/15 at 12:56 p.m. Kiya Gilman, 19, of Westfield Street, Biddeford, was arrested on Two Lights Road by Officer Jeffrey Gaudette on a charge of operating after suspension. 12/16 at 1:08 a.m. Aaron T. Conley, 19, of Cornell Street, South Po...

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Thursday, December 20, 2012

Winter moth invasion spreads from Harpswell to Cape Elizabeth

CAPE ELIZABETH — A new finding of winter moths here means the invasive species has spread from two Maine towns to three. Warmer winters are blamed for the spread of the environmental pest, which feeds on hardwood trees. Although people have spotted winter moths in other coasta...

Will Graff • News •

Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 3:00 pm

Bad behavior: Workplace settlements cost Maine $1.9M

HALLOWELL — One corrections officer spread a false rumor that the new female officer at the state prison in South Windham was a stripper.

John Christie, Matt Drange and Naomi Schalit, Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting • News •

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Arts Calendar: Dec. 19-30

Greater Portland Auditions & Calls for Art Portland Children's Festival is seeking entries to the Young Filmmakers Contest, April 4-7, 2013, open to students in kindergarten through high school from Portland and surrounding comm...

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Tuesday, December 18, 2012