News in Scarborough/Cape Elizabeth

Arts Calendar: Oct. 24-Nov. 4

Greater Portland Call for Art The Society for East End Arts is looking for artists to participate in its annual Holiday Sale, Art on the Hill, to be held Nov. 30-Dec. 2 at East End School in Portland; register at SEAportland.org.

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Monday, October 22, 2012 at 12:10 pm

Letter: South Portland GOP lists candidates

Maine has come a long way in becoming more business friendly in the past couple of years. That opens up opportunity for people to have good jobs and to establish lifestyles that are more prosperous and worry free. We need to continue the good work that has been accomplished in Augusta. To ...

• Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 12:10 pm

Letter: Hamann in House District 123

This letter is to support Scott Hamann as state representative in District 123. I've had the pleasure of meeting with Scott several times and find his approach innovative, energetic, and refreshing. His concern for family, education and support for the middle class is consistent with his a...

• Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 11:50 am

Letter: De Angelis is good for South Portland

I have lived in Cape Elizabeth for eight years. I spend time in South Portland because it is a great place and life is good there. And one of the things that makes life good in South Portland is City Councilor Rosemarie De Angelis. I have known her since coming to Maine. Rosemarie is an incredibl...

• Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 11:00 am

Letter: Scarborough fundraiser a success

The Robbie Foundation wants to extend its appreciation and thanks to all of the business owners and members of the community who helped make our first annual Benefit Gala an amazing success. More than 75 people attended the event on Oct. 12 at the Black Point Inn in Scarborough. The ...

• Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 10:20 am

Letter: Volk is too far right for Scarborough

Amy Volk is too extreme for Scarborough. In a town that takes great pride in its school system, Volk proposed legislation that would pay parents (out of tight school budgets) to send their children to religious schools. She sponsored far right-wing ALEC-inspired legislation to create virtu...

• Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 9:50 am

Letter: Millett in Maine Senate District 7

As someone who has worked with Rebecca Millett for the last 10 years, I was thrilled when she decided to run for state Senate in District 7 – not just because of who she is (brilliant, diligent, approachable, and dedicated), but because I know she will work fiercely for our district.

• Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 8:10 am

Letter: Myrick for S. Portland-Cape House seat

I am writing to endorse Kenneth "Jake " Myrick in House District 123. As a young boy I often tagged alongside U.S. House Speaker "Tip" O'Neil, and through the years served several presidents,vice presidents, and members of Congress. I have been truly honored to have worked with some...

• Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 8:00 am

Letter: Family support for Myrick in District 123

I'm the sister of Kenneth "Jake" Myrick. I'm the oldest of eight children, Jake being child No. 7. He has had to struggle and fight since the moment of his birth. He was born premature, weighting less than two pounds. He lived a childhood full of dysfunction, poverty and parents that ...

• Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 8:00 am

Letter: Re-elect Volk in Scarborough

I choose Amy Volk as candidate for re-election in House District 127 in Scarborough. Amy acquired valuable experience dealing with state legislation when she served in her first term as representative, gaining respect from the public as well as lawmakers and government officials.

• Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 8:00 am