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Southern School Notebook: April 12

Scarborough High School second-quarter honor roll Seniors, high honors: Adrienne Damicis, LaRae Discatio, Austin Downing, Grace Farnkoff, Paige Moore-Haskell, Trevor Murray, Noah Nygren, Marisa O'Toole, James Parrott, Alison Pelczar, Patrick Rogers, Anth...

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Friday, April 12, 2013

Raymond Joseph Farrell, 77

SCARBOROUGH — Raymond Joseph Farrell, 77, of Sarasota, Fla. and Scarborough, died March 23. He was born April 25, 1935, to the late John B. and Margaret G. Farrell. Farrell is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jean Farrell, and their children, Michael J. Farrell of Cocoa,...

Obituaries •
Friday, April 12, 2013

Southern Meetings: April 12-18

Cape Elizabeth Fri.  4/12  9:30 a.m.  Library Planning Committee  TML Scarborough Tues.  4/16  8 a.m.  Town Council Finance Committee  MB Tues.  4/16  6 p.m.  Community Service...

Community •
Friday, April 12, 2013

Bonos fires up former Ricetta's brick ovens in South Portland

SOUTH PORTLAND — Replacing a fixture in the city restaurant scene is not as daunting, Bonos Pizzeria & Grille executive chef Anthony Guerriero said, as meeting his own standards. “I don't w...

David Harry • News •
Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 11:00 am

South Portland council demands school budget data

SOUTH PORTLAND — Continuing concern over School Department spending has led to an unusual City Council request for specific school financial information. At the council's direction, City Manager Jim Gailey on Wednesday asked School Board Chairman Rick Carter for documents and de...

David Harry • News •
Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 10:00 am

South Portland Police Beat: April 12

Arrests 3/30 at 2:43 p.m. Mark W. O'Brien, 40, of South Portland, was arrested on Jordan Avenue by Officer Scott Corbett on a probation violation. 3/30 at 5:49 p.m. Michael Barker, 49, of South Portland, was arrested on Highland Avenue by Officer ...

Police Beat •
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Police search for South Portland robbery suspect

SOUTH PORTLAND — Police are looking for a man suspected of robbing the Big Apple store at 334 Cottage Road late Monday night. Sgt. Steve Webster said the suspect entered the store at 10 p.m., threatened the clerk with a handgun, and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. The...

News •
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 12:30 pm

South Portland Comp Plan panel needs volunteers

SOUTH PORTLAND — Business operators and residents are needed for the new Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee. City Manager Jim Gailey and Planning & Development Director Tex Haeuser said the committee that will steer implementation of the updated

News •
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 9:00 am

Forum set on South Portland park improvements

SOUTH PORTLAND — A public meeting to discuss the future of Wilkinson Park will be held April 23 from 6-7 p.m. at the Community Center, 21 Nelson Road. City Parks and Recreation Director Rick Towle is seeking input on how to develop the seven-acre park on New York Avenue, including wh...

News •
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 8:50 am

Wilma Bozak Baldwin, 86: An artistic soul who loved life

PORTLAND — Wilma Bozak Baldwin, 86, of Portland, died March 29. She was born Sept. 19, 1926, in Raven Run, Pa., the daughter of Michael and Anna Bozak. She grew up in Shenandoah, Pa. and graduated from the Philadelphia School of Art. She worked in and loved fashion and design. H...

Obituaries •
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
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