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Letter: New taxes won't prevent gun violence

I am writing this in response to Edgar Allen Beem’s most recent column, “It’s time to tax guns, ammo.” Mr. Beem’s diatribe proves that he has lost all common sense and confirms that he is in the group of people that have no clue as to what they are speaking about whe...

• Opinion •
Monday, January 28, 2013 at 10:10 am

South Portland church faces uncertain future

Sybil Riemensnider, left, director of the South Portland Food Cupboard, and volunteer Tony Wagner prepare Thursday, Jan. 24, for the weekly distribution of food in the basement of St. John the Evangelist Church on Main Street. The food pantry is seeking a new host because of the church's uncertai...

David Harry • News •
Friday, January 25, 2013

Southern Meetings: Jan. 25-31

Cape Elizabeth Fri.    1/25    8:30 a.m.    School Board Retreat    St. Alban's Church Mon.    1/28    7:30 a.m.    School Board Legislative Comm.    TH Tue.    1/29    7 p.m...

Community •
Friday, January 25, 2013

Scarborough sculpture

While others enjoy skating in the background, Megan Brownsey, 11, and Phebe Tice, 10, apply finishing touches of color to their otherwise snowy-white sculpted unicorn at the annual Scarborough Winterfest on Saturday, Jan. 19.

• News •
Friday, January 25, 2013

Patricia A. Blackadar, 70

SOUTH PORTLAND — Patricia A. Blackadar, 70, of South Portland, died Tuesday at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. She was born Feb. 12, 1942, in Van Buren, to Arthur and Pauline Greenier. She attended St. Dominic’s Grammar School and Cathedral High School, and enjoyed ...

• Obituaries •
Friday, January 25, 2013

Jane N. Gillis, 78

SCARBOROUGH — Jane N. Gillis, 78, of Scarborough, died peacefully Saturday at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. Born Sept. 25, 1934, in Sydney, Nova Scotia, she was the daughter of John and Geraldine Gillis. Gillis earned her bachelor of science degree in home economics at ...

• Obituaries •
Friday, January 25, 2013

Kevin "Nipsey" Russell, 61: Proud veteran

SOUTH PORTLAND — Kevin “Nipsey” Russell, 61, of South Portland, died Jan. 15. Born August 12, 1951, in Chelsea, Mass., to William and Reta Scahill Russell, Russell grew up with his brothers William and Brian in South Portland and was a graduate of South Portland High...

• Obituaries •
Friday, January 25, 2013

Cape Elizabeth schools weather state curtailment, hope for better forecasts

CAPE ELIZABETH — School officials say the department will be able to offset state curtailments announced late last month using contingency funds and savings from last year. But future cuts and unexpected expenses loom ahead of the annua...

Will Graff • News •
Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 10:40 am

Scarborough Police Beat: Jan. 25

Arrests 1/14 at 2:54 p.m. Joshua J. Toman, 35, of Methodist Road, Westbrook, was arrested on Cabela Boulevard by Officer Douglas Weed on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking. 1/14 at 5:44 p.m. James M. Young, 28, of Mellen Street, Portland, wa...

Police Beat •
Thursday, January 24, 2013

Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Jan. 25

Arrests 1/16 at 1:06 p.m. Richard Reamer, 54, no, was arrested on Ocean House Road by Officer Ben Davis on a charge of domestic violence assault. 1/18 at 4:56 p.m. Joshua R. Stone, 26, of Preble Street, was arrested on Cottage Road in South Portla...

Police Beat •
Thursday, January 24, 2013
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