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News in South Portland

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

South Portland Police Beat: Nov. 30

Arrests 11/17 at 1:36 a.m. Tina M. Fitzsimmons, 28, of Raymond, was arrested on Main Street by Officer Shane Stephenson on a charge of unlawful possession of scheduled drugs. 11/17 at 6:21 a.m. Eric Hopkins, 21, of Portland, was arrested on Main S...

Police Beat •
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

South Portland library branch to reopen Sunday

SOUTH PORTLAND — After about six weeks of work inside and out, the South Portland Public Library Memorial Branch at 155 Wescott Road is set to reopen at noon on Sunday, Dec. 2. Library Director Kevin Davis said replacement of two pedestrian bridges leading to the library entrance is ...

David Harry • News •
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 11:40 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

Arts Calendar: Nov. 28- Dec. 9

Greater Portland Books & Authors Thursday 11/29  "Gilead," Marilynne Robinson, Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth, 846-4763. Saturday 12/1  "...

Lifestyle •
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Community Calendar: Nov. 28-Dec.9

Greater Portland Bulletin Board Saturday 12/1 Greely Ski and Skate Swap, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Greely High School, Main St., Cumberland, 829-6031. Sunday 12/2 Connected Cathol...

Community •
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

People and Business

Former Falmouth resident Mark Robinson won the 2012 Leadership Award from the Maine Town, City and County Management Association during its recent annual gathering in at the Jordan Grand Resort Hotel and Conference Center in Newry. Robinson has been Fayette Town Manager for eight year...

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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Unsung Hero: Bowdoin College student Caroline Blake, focused on service

BRUNSWICK — Caroline Blake brought impressive credentials to Bowdoin College in the fall of 2010: valedictorian at Poland High School, passionate about history and American politics, and devoted to her home state of Maine. Two years later, Caroline’s performance has matched her...

David Treadwell • News •
Monday, November 26, 2012 at 1:50 pm
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