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News in Scarborough/Cape Elizabeth

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...

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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...

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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Revised McDonald's plan on Scarborough Planning Board agenda

SCARBOROUGH — McDonald's officials envision a new restaurant at 221 U.S. Route 1 designed to meet changing business plans and comfort standards for customers. First, the exterior of the proposed restaurant must gain Planning Board approval at the board's Monday, Jan. 28 meeting. ...

David Harry • News •
Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 3:50 pm

Cape Elizabeth working to create shrubland in Winnick Woods

CAPE ELIZABETH — The town has started work on a shrubland management project in Winnick Woods, off Sawyer Road, to restore the habitat for wildlife and diversify the landscape. Workers are removing most of the trees greater than 15 feet tall and woody stems greater than two inches in...

Will Graff • News •
Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 3:30 pm

On a roll in D.C.: Gym Dandies represent Maine, Scarborough in inaugural parade

It was about 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, when the Scarborough-based Gym Dandies rolled past the reviewing stand during the inaugural parade, waving to President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden.

David Harry • News •
Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 3:20 pm

Cape Elizabeth residents donate trail to land trust

CAPE ELIZABETH — Following the recent purchase of Robinson Wood II, the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust has secured an easement for a trail connecting to the town's 7.5-mile greenbelt. The new trail, donated by owners Kirk and Nancy St. John Pond, is only about 1,000 feet long, but it...

Will Graff • News •
Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 2:20 pm

People & Business

Appointments GrowSmart Maine recently appointed the following people to its board: Judy East of Calais, Jane Lafluer of Camden, Mike Lyne of Brunswick, Chris Robinson of Kennebunk, Matt Teare of Yarmouth, Eloise Vitelli of Arrowsic, David Webster of Freeport, Sen. Dick W...

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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Arts Calendar: Jan. 23 to Feb. 4

Greater Portland Auditions & Calls for Art Books & Authors Wednesday 1/23 Brown Bag Lecture Series: Duane Robert Pierson, 12 p.m., Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, P...

Lifestyle •
Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Community Calendar Jan. 23-Feb. 4

Greater Portland Bulletin Board Thursday 1/24 Annual banquet and fundraiser for The Coastal Conservation Association of Maine, 5:30 p.m., Haraseeket Inn, 162 Main St., Freeport, 443-8746. Open ...

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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Unsung Hero: Regina Erskine, teaching life lessons through blood

PORTLAND  — "There's never a dull moment with this age group, that's for sure," said Regina Erskine, who has been teaching health at Lyman Moore Middle School since 1989. "I've always been interested in health," said Erskine, a native of Dixmont, "and they didn't teach health in...

David Treadwell • News •
Monday, January 21, 2013 at 2:40 pm
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