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Letter: Myrick for S. Portland-Cape House seat

I am writing to endorse Kenneth "Jake " Myrick in House District 123. As a young boy I often tagged alongside U.S. House Speaker "Tip" O'Neil, and through the years served several presidents,vice presidents, and members of Congress. I have been truly honored to have worked with some...

• Opinion •
Monday, October 22, 2012 at 8:00 am

Letter: Linscott for South Portland City Council

I support Melissa Linscott for South Portland City Council. I think she will replace the rancor witnessed at council meetings this past year with a level of dignity and civil discourse between our councilors so that we continue to attract dedicated people to an often thankless posi...

• Opinion •
Monday, October 22, 2012 at 8:00 am

Letter: Family support for Myrick in District 123

I'm the sister of Kenneth "Jake" Myrick. I'm the oldest of eight children, Jake being child No. 7. He has had to struggle and fight since the moment of his birth. He was born premature, weighting less than two pounds. He lived a childhood full of dysfunction, poverty and parents that ...

• Opinion •
Monday, October 22, 2012 at 8:00 am

Dorothea A. Millington, 79: Devoted to family, community involvement

SOUTH PORTLAND — Dorothea A. Millington, 79, died Oct. 12. Millington was born in Portland, April 13, 1933, the daughter of Patrick and Gertrude Flaherty Feeney. She attended Cathedral School and St. Joseph’s Academy, and graduated from Jesu High School in Miami.   Milling...

Obituaries •
Friday, October 19, 2012

Southern Meetings: Oct. 19-25

Cape Elizabeth

Community •
Friday, October 19, 2012

South Portland council updates city's goals, aspirations

SOUTH PORTLAND — The immediate effects of some decisions made this week by the City Council will be seen in residences and restaurants. But council approval of updates to the Comprehensive Plan could ...

David Harry • News •
Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 11:20 am

Outdoor antics lure customers with Halloween 'spirit' in South Portland

SOUTH PORTLAND — Outside appearances make a great contribution to the inside bottom line at Spirit Halloween in the Target Plaza. For two people who spend their days in costume waving at motorists and directing customers to the store, it's all part of the holiday fun. “I...

David Harry • News •
Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 10:10 am

South Portland Police Beat: Oct. 19

Arrests 10/5 at 11:09 p.m. Ahmed Mohamed, 30, of South Portland, was arrested on Cottage Road by Officer Kevin Gerrish on a charge of violating conditions of release. 10/6 at 5;17 a.m. Bailey Nitz, 18, of Portland, was arrested on Main Street by O...

Police Beat •
Thursday, October 18, 2012

South Portland city councilor faces re-election challenge

SOUTH PORTLAND — Three candidates, including incumbent Councilor Rosemarie De Angelis, are seeking two, three-year terms on the City Council. Opposing De Angelis in District 3 is political newcomer and real estate agent Melissa Linscott. In District 4, where Councilor Maxine Beecher ...

David Harry • News •
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 3:00 pm

Former South Portland mayor charged in Kennebunk prostitution case

SOUTH PORTLAND — The lawyer representing former Mayor and City Councilor James A. Soule said he is uncertain how his client will plead after he was issued a summons for engaging a prostitute in Kennebunk. Peter A. DeTroy said the public should be aware the summons given to Soule, 58,...

David Harry • News •
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 11:30 am
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