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News in Scarborough/Cape Elizabeth

Stephanie Marie Dario, 55: A courage that inspired

SCARBOROUGH — Stephanie Marie Dario, 55, died Sept. 30 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House after a seven-year battle with a rare form of cancer.  

State candidates spar in Cape Elizabeth debate

CAPE ELIZABETH — Candidates for three seats in the state Legislature debated everything from charter schools to alternative energy Wednesday night at a forum hosted by high school students. Cape Elizabeth High School students in the Advanced Placement government class moderated the d...

Council works quickly, cancels next meeting

SCARBOROUGH — Town Councilors had little to say as they met for about 30 minutes Wednesday night. On Oct. 17, they will have less to say, as they canceled that meeting. Council Chairman Ron Ahlquist said the agenda for the canceled meeting appeared to be light and both council c...

Incumbent and former DA vie for District 127 seat

SCARBOROUGH — In the race for Maine House District 127, both candidates are seeking a course in the middle of the road. Incumbent Republican Amy Volk is seeking her second two-year term representing the district, which extends east from the Eastern Trail through Pine Point and Prout'...

Scarborough Police Beat: Oct. 5

Arrests 9/24 at 5:11 p.m. Kyle H. Madden, 19, of Fengler Road, was arrested on Route 1 by Officer Timothy Dalton on a charge of assault. 9/25 at 8:48 p.m. Chelsea McLain, 23, of Devon Street, Portland, was arrested on Gallery Boulevard by Officer ...

Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Oct. 5

Arrests No arrests were reported from Sept. 25 to Oct. 1. Summonses 9/26 at 2 p.m. Patrick Keenan, 34, of Portland, was issued a summons on Sawyer Road by Officer Aaron Webster on a charge of failure to produce insurance....

Frosty's Donuts expands to South Portland

SOUTH PORTLAND — Frosty's Donuts, a Brunswick fixture that recently expanded to Freeport, will open a third location at 740 Broadway at 9 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 6. The new shop will be on the site of the former Cambridge Coffee. Frosty's employee Marcia Giancola said the shop will be o...

Newcomer seeks to oust 1st-term Scarborough representative in House District 128

SCARBOROUGH — Timing and experience are at the heart of candidacies of the two women running in Maine House District 128. Incumbent Republican Rep. Heather Sirocki is challenged by Democrat Jean-Marie Caterina. The district covers western Scarborough from the Eastern Trail to the tow...

5-way race for 3 seats on Cape Elizabeth School Board

CAPE ELIZABETH — Five candidates are competing for three School Board seats in the Nov. 6 election. Three incumbents hope to retain their seats for another three years, while two new candidates attempt to oust them. Incumbents John Christie, David Hillman and Kate Williams-Hew... 1

Scarborough Marsh in new light

Marilyn Taylor of Scarborough scans the skies and marshes for birds on Saturday, Sept. 29, at the opening of the Scarborough Marsh observation deck on the newly acquired Gervais family farm conservation land off Route 1. The deck, built on a converted former microwave antenna testing tower at 53 Mas...