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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

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...

• Community •
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
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