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South Portland students discover invasive seaweed on Cape Elizabeth shore

CAPE ELIZABETH — An invasive species of seaweed is rapidly moving north and was recently found on the town's shore by South Portland High School students. Researchers are concerned the plant will dominate native seaweed and other plants. It might also turn into a nuisance for lobster...

Will Graff • News •
Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 10:00 am

Legislators, Cape Elizabeth elected officials wary of charter schools

CAPE ELIZABETH — Town Councilors and School Board members met with newly elected legislators Wednesday morning to discuss objectives and goals for the upcoming legislative session. The discussion with Rep. Kim Monaghan-Derrig, D-Cape Elizabeth, Rep.-elect Scott Hamann, D-South Portla...

Will Graff • News •
Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 8:20 am

Occupying Sandy: Hurricane relief effort relies on South Portland, Scarborough shoppers

Occupy Maine members Mike Anthony and Kara Oster set up at Target Plaza last Friday in South Portland, looking for donations of clothing and supplies to deliver to victims of Hurricane Sandy in New York.

David Harry • News •
Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 8:10 am

Collins staff to hold office hours

PORTLAND — Staffers representing U.S. Sen. Susan Collins will hold local office hours in all 16 Maine counties on Tuesday, Dec. 4. A Collins staff member will be at Falmouth Town Hall from 10-11 a.m., at the Cumberland Town Office from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at South Portland City Ha...

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Thursday, November 29, 2012

Scarborough Police Beat: Nov. 30

Arrests 11/19 at 12:17 p.m. Daniel Sanborn, 30, of Mast Hill Road, Saco, was arrested on Cabela Boulevard by Officer Brian Nappi on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking. 11/24 at 10:11 a.m. Gina G. Glaude, 42, of Pin Oak Drive, was arrested on...

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Thursday, November 29, 2012

Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Nov. 30

Arrests 11/24 at 8:05 p.m. Naomi J. Odlin, 21, of Ocean House Road, was arrested on Ocean House Road by Officer Thomas Barker on a warrant. Summonses 11/22 at 1:58 a.m. James LaPradem 19, of Cape Elizabeth, was issue...

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Thursday, November 29, 2012

Holiday celebrations ahead in Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough, South Portland

SOUTH PORTLAND — Buckle up the sleighs and fasten the bells – the holidays are coming in a big way over the next two weekends. The annual round of holiday events begins Saturday at 3 p.m. when the Cape Elizabeth Business Association hosts its second Christmas on the Cape e...

David Harry • News •
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 3:10 pm

Sand available for Scarborough seniors

SCARBOROUGH — Senior citizens can get a free bucket of sand for driveways and sidewalks, delivered by Scarborough Police Explorers Post No. 883. Those interested should call 730-4244 and leave their name, telephone number and address to arrange for delivery. 

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Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 11:20 am

Scarborough driver spills chickens in Gorham

SCARBOROUGH — Gorham police said a Scarborough truck driver received minor injuries Tuesday morning after an accident on Little Sebago Road (Route 237). While Mark Searway, 50, was not seriously hurt, his spilled load of chicken parts forced the road to be closed for several hours. T...

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Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 11:00 am

Some school officials say Maine student restraint law isn't working

LEWISTON — Local lawmakers and public school officials Monday said they are urging the Maine Department of Education to revisit a rule change made last year regarding student restraints. The change, which is legally binding for schools and teachers and was approved by the state Legis...

Scott Thistle, Sun Journal • News •
Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 8:40 am
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