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Mildred Gardner, 97: adventurous skier, passionate volunteer

DENNYSVILLE — Mildred “Millie” I. (Nisula) Gardner, 97, died Nov. 11 at Machias Hospital. She was born July 13, 1915, in Gardner, Mass., the daughter of the late John and Aina (Nordman) Nisula. In her younger years, she was a founding member of the Worcester Ski Club. She...

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Friday, November 23, 2012

Southern Meetings: Nov. 23-29

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Friday, November 23, 2012

Scarborough Police Beat: Nov. 23

Arrests 11/14 at 9:11 a.m. Christopher M. Evans, 30, was arrested at Pine Point Road and Pine Ledge Drive by Officer Timothy Dalton on an outstanding warrant from another agency. 11/14 at 8:43 p.m. Justin H. Knudsen, 24, of Brown Street, Westbrook...

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Thursday, November 22, 2012

Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Nov. 23

Arrests No arrests were reported from Nov. 13-20. Summonses 11/15 at 12:26 p.m. Daniel Lewin, 29, of Portland, was issued a summons on Bowery Beach Road by Officer David Galvan on a charge of failure to produce insurance. 11/17 at 6:48 p.m....

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Thursday, November 22, 2012

Scarborough council to meet at vets home

SCARBOROUGH — The Nov. 28 Town Council meeting will feature a shift in venue from council chambers in Town Hall to the Maine Veterans Home at 290 Route 1. Town Clerk Tody Justice said the agenda will include swearing in returning Councilor Jessica Holbrook and new Councilors Ed Blais...

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Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 9:20 am

Scarborough School Board chooses leaders

SCARBOROUGH — In 2011, Board of Education members Christine Massengill and Kelly Murphy replaced departing incumbents Chris Brownsey and Colleen Staszko by winning three-year terms. Last Thursday, Massengill replaced departing incumbent Bob Mitchell as chairman of the board for ...

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Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 3:00 pm

Cape Elizabeth Land Trust completes $1.1M preservation purchase

CAPE ELIZABETH — More than 60 acres were added to 80-acre Robinson Woods Tuesday afternoon when the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust closed on the $1.1 million acquisition of Robinson Woods II. The trust completed the funding at the end of September, raising $1.2 million, and bought the lan...

Will Graff • News •
Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 3:00 pm

Thanksgiving tradition: South Portland, Scarborough students stuff the bus

As South Portland High School student Tanner Hyland hoists a box into the bus, Scarborough Middle School students Mason Parks, left, and Parker Seekamp keep a grip on donations to the seventh annual Stuff the Big Bus benefit at Scarborough Middle School. Led by WYNZ disc jockey Chuck Igo, the bus...

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Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 2:50 pm

Cole Haan sale not expected to mean a Scarborough exit

SCARBOROUGH — Cole Haan's Ashley Drive company headquarters have been a part of the Scarborough business scene for only a year, but there is hope the scene won't change despite the company's sale last week. "There's no reason to think they will leave," Harvey Rosenfeld, Scarborough E...

David Harry • News •
Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 2:00 pm

Floodplain rule changes on hold in Scarborough

SCARBOROUGH — The last time revisions to floodplain management and zoning ordinances were to be discussed in Town Hall, Hurricane Sandy forced a cancellation of the Planning Board meeting. The potential ordinance changes requiring new construction, reconstruction and substantial reno...

David Harry • News •
Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 1:30 pm
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