News in Scarborough/Cape Elizabeth

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

Dorothea A. Millington, 79: Devoted to family, community involvement

SOUTH PORTLAND — Dorothea A. Millington, 79, died Oct. 12. Millington was born in Portland, April 13, 1933, the daughter of Patrick and Gertrude Flaherty Feeney. She attended Cathedral School and St. Joseph’s Academy, and graduated from Jesu High School in Miami. Milling...

Obituaries •

Friday, October 19, 2012

Southern Meetings: Oct. 19-25

Cape Elizabeth

Community •

Friday, October 19, 2012

Scarborough sewer rates could rise 20%

SCARBOROUGH — Citing slower revenue growth and continued fixed costs, Sanitary District Superintendent David Hughes said a proposed 20 percent rate increase could add $600,000 in revenue next year. The public will have a chance to discuss the proposal at a 7:30 p.m. public hearing in...

David Harry • News •

Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 9:10 am

Proposed gourmet market begins Cape Elizabeth approval process

CAPE ELIZABETH — Almost a year after a preliminary proposal, plans to build a gourmet market near Cape Elizabeth High School are moving forward. Resident Michael Concannon hopes to build a 3,000-square-foot, mercantile-style deli an...

Will Graff • News •

Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 8:10 am

Scarborough Police Beat: Oct. 19

Arrests 10/10 at 11:13 a.m. Aaron Gouzie, 26, of Jenkins Road, Saco, was arrested at Route 1 and Gorham Road by Officer Timothy Barker on charges of criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle, carrying a concealed weapon, unlawfu...

Police Beat •

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Oct. 19

Arrests No arrests were reported from Oct. 9-16. Summonses 10/10 at 3:55 p.m. Adam Coney, 35, of Ogunquit, was issued a summons on Route 77 by Officer David Webster on a charge of driving an unregistered vehicle.

• Police Beat •

Thursday, October 18, 2012