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Calm before the storm

When children returned to school Tuesday, Sept. 5, the halls of Skillin School in South Portland were packed with students and teachers. However, on Friday Aug. More...

Athletes take responsibility for vandalism, ‘learn lesson’

By Jack Flagler
Staff Writer

SOUTH PORTLAND – Twelve members of the Westbrook High School baseball team have come forward to accept responsibility for vandalizing Wainwright Fields in South Portland following a celebration of their Class A state championship June 15.  More...

News Updates

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Police Cite Unlicensed South Portland Massage Parlor for Alleged "Adult Uses" - August 26th, 2013 - 1:18pm
Historical Society Helps Extend Church's Legacy - August 7th, 2013 - 12:20am

Police Notes

Police Notes

South Portland Police   Aug. 16  Two 16-year-old males from South Portland were summonsed at 1:41 a.m. on Cash Corner for possession of marijuana, up to 1.25 ounces, and violating conditions of release.  More...

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Things to Do

Things to Do

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Cape beefs up bullying policies

By Jack Flagler
Staff Writer

CAPE ELIZABETH – Many students return to school each year sad to see the end of the relaxed, slow-moving days of summer, yet excited to see friends and fall into the routine of school, sports and extracurricular activities.  More...

Construction projects to end

By Jack Flagler
Staff Writer

SOUTH PORTLAND – From visitors in town for a day to residents who make the daily commute from home to work, chances are anyone who has driven through South Portland recently has been met by construction crews working on the roads.  More...

Community

A Window on the Past

Last services for St. John’s Church are near
By Kathryn DiPhilippo
South Portland Historical Society

As St. John the Evangelist Church prepares to close its doors, there will be two chances to attend final Mass: the final weekend Mass will be at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, and the final closing Mass and reception will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. More...

Neighbors

Cape teacher visits Uruguay
By Jack Flagler
Staff Writer

When a student walks into a classroom in Cape Elizabeth – or anywhere else in the United States – he or she will likely greet the teacher with a polite hello, sling a book bag onto a desk, set up needed supplies, then maybe enjoy a minute More...

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