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News in Scarborough/Cape Elizabeth

Jason R. Fowler, 31: an abiding passion for racing

SCARBOROUGH — Jason R. Fowler, 31, of Scarborough, died Nov.9 in Gorham as a result of an automobile accident. He was born in Portland, a son of Richard J. and Wendy L. Fowler. He grew up on the family farm on Pleasant Hill Road in Scarborough. He attended local schools and graduated...

Southern Meetings: Nov. 16-22

Cape Elizabeth   Mon.    11/19    8 a.m.    Town Ordinance Committee    TH

Rancourt's Scarborough council tenure coming to a close

SCARBOROUGH — Town Councilor Carol Rancourt spent Wednesday afternoon explaining the details of Medicare plans at a workshop in Falmouth. That's one of her roles at the Southern Maine Agency on Aging, and the intricate details far surpass the details she has mastered while servi...

Recount confirms Volk victory in Scarborough state House District 127

SCARBOROUGH — It took eight days and three sets of vote totals in Maine House District 127 to confirm that state Rep. Amy Volk, R-Scarborough, will return to the Legislature for a second, two-year term. Volk was declared the winner in a recount Wednesday at the Department of Public S...

Cape Elizabeth School Board appoints interim principal, OKs staff contract

CAPE ELIZABETH — The School Board on Tuesday named recently hired Assistant Principal Douglas Perley the interim principal at Cape Elizabeth Middle School. Perley on Nov. 26 will replace Principal Steven Connolly, who resigned to take the superintendent of schools position in Regiona...

Cape Elizabeth adopts '3-strikes' rule for rowdy rental homes

CAPE ELIZABETH — The Town Council approved a long-awaited ordinance governing short-term home rentals Wednesday night, largely seen as a compromise between the interests of rental providers and residents who live near those properties. The new ordinance, which was molded through more...

Scarborough Police Beat: Nov. 16

Arrests 11/5 at 6:58 p.m. Arthur Kalesnick, 61 of Ridge Drive, Windham, was arrested at Payne and Mussey roads by Officer Robert Moore on a charge of possession of Schedule W drugs. 11/8 at 6:49 a.m. Kenneth E. Austin Jr., 31, of Ossipee Trail Wes...

Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Nov. 16

Arrest No arrests were reported from Nov. 6-13. Summonses 11/7 at 11:50 a.m. Lisa Holt, 27, of Cumberland, was issued a summons on Route 77 by Sgt. Kevin Kennedy on a charge of failure to produce insurance. 11/8 at 6:20 p.m. Elizab...

Volk wins recount in House District 127

SCARBOROUGH — Rep. Amy Volk, R-Scarborough, won her Maine House District 127 race over Democratic challenger Paul Aranson Nov. 6, and a state recount of the election conducted in Augusta on Wednesday afternoon. Maine Secretary of State Charlie Summers announced recount results show V...

Scarborough Terrace to host bake sale

SCARBOROUGH — Staff and residents of Scarborough Terrace will host a bake sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 20, to benefit Scarborough-based Project GRACE. The sale at the assisted living center at 600 Commerce Drive will include desserts and treats for Thanksgiving. ...