Postal Patron PRSRT STD U.S. Postage Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 PAID Permit No. 62 Portland, ME The Cape Cour erECRWSS Volume 24 Number 11 An Independent Not-for-Profi t Newspaper Aug. 3 - Aug. 16, 2011 Serving Cape Elizabeth Since 1988 capecourier.com Plans for bigger, safer, more functional library take shape

By Patricia McCarthy Part of Thomas Memorial Library dates to 1849, and the building’s list of defi cien- cies has grown along with the years. It’s gotten to the point where the facility’s drawbacks are cutting into its attractiveness to users, according to consultants who pre- pared a report two years ago to assess the library and determine how well it’s meeting the community’s needs. “The amalgamation of buildings that to- gether make up the Thomas Memorial Li- brary, while quaint and in some ways charm- ing, are extremely ineffi cient both physically and functionally,” concluded the consultants from Wisconsin-based Himmel & Wilson. in their 2009 report. “The areas housing the library’s primary collections of books and other materials are, at best, marginally inac- cessible. In a community with a median age that is 10 years higher than the national aver- age, library patrons are confronted with the prospect of climbing stairs or using an out- Rendering by Casaccio Architects/Art & Design Studios dated and often inoperable lift system.” A view of what a new Thomas Memorial Library might look like. The facing view is along Scott Dyer Road, and the side view would be the main Those fi ndings led a town committee ap- entrance (where the existing entrance is). The architects and library and town offi cials say fi guring costs is the next phase of the project. pointed to study the library to conclude that the time for adding onto the library has passed and a review of the library building emerged • Evidence of water damage and signs • Substandard ceiling heights in public ar- and the best way to bring it into the 21st cen- as a top priority. The top-to-bottom assess- that foundation walls may be structurally eas of the basement tury is with a “clean slate” approach. ment by Himmel & Wilson found some glar- unsound or contain mold (Mold remediation • Floors that are inadequate for the weight The path that led to that decision began ing problems, including: work has since been done.) of the library’s fully loaded stacks four years ago as town offi cials worked on • An “extremely ineffi cient” heating sys- • Failure to meet access standards for the an update of Cape Elizabeth’s master plan, tem and inadequate ventilation disabled See LIBRARY, page 13 Cape to lose $198K in education funding for 2012-2013 school year By Wendy Keeler Townsend said the last week of July. “The The revamped formula removes a provi- he signed the bill, called “An Act to Restore Cape Elizabeth will lose an estimated board hasn’t met to discuss this, because sion that ties state reimbursement for school Equity in Education Funding.” $198,000 in state education aid for the school is closed and we have been in the personnel benefi ts to the labor market index. “This is a victory for parents, students, 2012-2013 school year under a school- middle of the transition from Interim Su- LD 1274 also adds a provision allowing for and teachers in parts of our state like Wash- funding bill that Gov. Paul LePage signed perintendent Ken Murphy to Superinten- a 10-percent increase in the staffi ng ratio ington County that have felt a negative into law in early July. dent Meredith Nadeau, but this certainly for school districts with fewer than 1,200 impact for several years because of their The law, which changes the formula that will be a topic of discussion at our Aug. 23 students. Under the new law, districts with smaller school districts. The system is not allocates state education aid, will shift $6.3 business meeting.” high numbers of students who qualify for fair, and we are attempting to make it more million in funds. Some rural school districts The new law, LD 1274, sponsored by free or reduced-price lunches, but whose equitable for everyone.” will benefi t from the new formula, which Republican Sen. President Kevin Raye, families pay high property taxes, will get State Sen. Cynthia Dill, D, who repre- will take a toll on many suburban and urban who represents Washington County, chang- more money. sents District 7, which covers all of Cape districts. es three components of the funding formula “This law will begin to correct an error Elizabeth and South Portland and a small “It’s incredibly disappointing to lose that known as “Essential Programs and Servic- in our educational funding formula and will kind of funding,” School Board Chair Mary es,” that went into effect in 2004. benefi t our rural areas,” LePage said when See FUNDING, page 3

House District 121 Nancy E. Thompson Kimberly J. Monaghan-Derrig Age: 52 Age: 52 candidates answer Political party affi liation: Republican Political party affi liation: Democrat Education: Paralegal program, Bent- Education: Masters in Public Policy questions from ley College; attended Boston College; & Management, Muskie School of Pub- The Cape Courier graduated from Katharine Gibbs; Win- lic Service, University of Maine, 2012; chester (Mass.) High School, 1976 bachelor’s degree in journalism/communi- Questions were emailed Job/occupation: Insurance agent cations, University of Maine, 1982; B.A. to both candidates who are program in ballet/dance, Boston Conser- Kimberly J. Political Experience: None vatory of Music, 1977-78; Cape Elizabeth Monaghan-Derrig running for the state House seat Nancy E. Thompson High School, 1976 Why are you running for this seat? vacated by current state Sen. The time is right for me to run for this Job/occupation: Communications and Cynthia Dill: Republican Nancy Aug. 16 special election seat to represent Cape Elizabeth in Au- marketing professional. Thompson and Democrat Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. gusta. My family and business obliga- Political experience: School Board, Kim Monaghan-Derrig. The at the Cape Elizabeth High School tions, along with my nonprofi t commit- elected 2010, Policy & Legislative Liai- cafeteria (not gymnasium) ments, are in line with me being able to son Subcommittees; 2009 Town Council candidates were asked to keep Absentee/early voting devote the necessary time to be a member candidate; staff manager, Congressman their answers to no more than through Aug. 15 at Town Hall: of the Legislature. I have an interest and Tom Andrews; campaign offi ce manager, 700 words (including questions). 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays and passion in education, quality access to Andrews for Congress; staff aide, Maine 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays Here are their responses: See THOMPSON, page 18 See MONAGHAN-DERRIG, page 18 Page 2 • The Cape Courier LETTERS/THANK YOUs Aug. 3 - Aug. 16, 2011

The Cape Courier goes The Cape Courier Monaghan-Derrig ‘passionate about our town’ P.O. Box 6242 and can stand up against ‘reckless’ GOP agenda to fun (and scary!) heights Cape Elizabeth Maine 04107 207-767-5023 Right now, our state faces a serious risk. and conviction to stand up to LePage, the capecourier.com Governor LePage and the newly elected Republicans and their reckless agenda. Republican majority are pushing a radical This past legislative session, Democrats OUR MISSION STATEMENT agenda that puts the future of our state in and hundreds of Mainers packed the state The mission of The Cape Courier is to foster jeopardy, which is why it is so important that house week after week fi ghting against one a sense of community by presenting news Cape Elizabeth vote for Kim Monaghan- extreme Republican proposal after the oth- specifi c and unique to Cape Elizabeth and its residents, and, whenever possible, to promote Derrig as the next state representative in the er. If it wasn’t the environment, it was an volunteerism within our community. special election on Tuesday, Aug. 16. attack on workers. If it wasn’t our school Kim Monaghan-Derrig has deep roots in funding, it was an attempt to roll back child BOARD OF DIRECTORS Cape Elizabeth. She grew up here, went to labor laws. Trish Brigham, Debbie Butterworth, school here and raised her family here. She We cannot risk sending someone to Au- Bob Dodd, Sheila Mayberry, Gene Miliard, Bill Springer, Beth Webster values a strong economy, a clean environ- gusta that will align themselves with Le- ment, and excellent Cape schools. Page’s radical Republican agenda. Please Publisher: Patricia McCarthy She is passionate about our town and is vote for Kim Monaghan-Derrig. [email protected] committed to making Maine a better place. Rebecca Millett Photo by Greg Altznauer Editor: Patricia McCarthy Most importantly, she has the personality Jamie Wagner (Letters, general news) The Cape Courier made its way to Cedar [email protected] Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio, in School/Community Editor: Wendy Keeler Former state rep knows what job takes, believes July. The rollercoaster riders are back row, (Business, Neighbors, schools, religion, sports) from left: Max Altznauer and Issac Monroe- [email protected] Thompson has ‘compassion and energy’ for it Gipson, and front row, from left: Sammi Advertising Manager: Colleen Taintor Altznauer and Kia Hewins. (Display ads): [email protected] As a former state representative, I am de- one who can build consensus and safeguard lighted to endorse Nancy Thompson in the that Cape Elizabeth gets the funding it de- Bookkeeper: Dorothy Stack Aug. 16 special election. Nancy is running serves. Nancy has the tenacity required to [email protected] ‘Is this really the to become the next state representative for work through the myriad of issues facing Production Manager: Sheila Zimmerman District 121, which encompasses most of our state, and her many years of volunteer example we want to Webmaster: Wendy Derzawiec Cape Elizabeth. work will put her in good stead for think- set for young voters?’ Nancy has the compassion and energy ing outside the box at new options to old Photo fi nishing: Meghan McConagha the job requires. She has been in the busi- problems. I was more than a little disappointed to Distribution: Jeff Hewett ness world for many years and understands Nancy believes in giving a person a read in the latest (July 20-Aug. 3) edition how to balance a budget, yet take care of hand up, not a hand out, and I feel cer- For general information & classifi ed ads: of The Cape Courier that not only the Cape [email protected]/207-767-5023 the most vulnerable. As a mother of fi ve, tain her warm and genuine personal- Elizabeth Democratic Committee paid ad- her leadership skills are evident, as well as ity will go a long way toward build- vertisement, but also the fi rst (that I’ve seen) Writers: Debbie Butterworth, Wendy her ability to multitask. Her family is grown ing bridges on both sides of the aisle. letter in support of their party’s candidate Derzawiec, Bob Dodd,Wendy Keeler, and on their own, which will allow Nancy Please join me in voting for Nancy Thomp- Patricia McCarthy, Ellen Van Fleet both came out swinging against the governor the time needed for this unbelievably de- son on Aug. 16! With your help, we can rather than focusing on the merits of the can- Photographers: Jenny Campbell, Ann Kaplan, manding job! ensure that the people of District 121 get didates for the upcoming special election. Jack Kennealy, Patricia McCarthy, It is imperative that the town of Cape the representation they need in Augusta! Justin Rogers, Noah Whittenburg OK, maybe “came out swinging” is a bit Elizabeth has a strong voice at the table Thank you. strong but this is a distraction and sadly rem- Proofreaders: Suzanne Higgins, Phyllis when decisions are made. We need some- Jean Ginn Marvin iniscent of John McCain repeatedly remind- Locke, Anita Samuelsen, Sheila Zimmerman ing his 2008 presidential opponent that “I’m The Cape Courier is published as not George Bush.” a community service, printed by The Times Is this really the example we want to set Record in Brunswick and mailed free to residents 22 times a year. We disclaim all Notice about THANK for young voters? Come on Cape; I’d like legal responsibility for errors, omissions or to have thought we were better than that. typographical errors. All reasonable care publication Thanks. is taken to see that errors do not occur. We YOU! Ed Kelley print corrections if notifi cation is received of letters during in a timely manner. 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The 14th annual TD Bank Beach to Bea- Highland Ave., and the Hannaford corporate con 10K Road Race on Aug. 6 will have a Road closures before, offi ces, 145 Pleasant Hill Road in Scarbor- fi eld of 6,000, including many top world- during B2B race on Aug. 6 ough. Shuttle buses will run from these loca- class runners as well as the best in Maine and tions to the start from 6:30 to 7:15 a.m. and New England. And, of course, many Cape return to these locations by bus from Fort Route 77, Sprague Hall Williams after the race. Elizabeth residents! to Kettle Cove Road The race through Cape Elizabeth was 6 a.m.-10 a.m. There is no parking for runners at Fort Wil- founded by Cape native Joan Benoit Samu- liams, as parking there is restricted to media, elson of Freeport, the 1984 Olympic gold Crescent Beach State Park sponsors, staff and spectators who are advised medalist. 7:30-8:30 a.m. to carpool and arrive before 7:15 a.m. since Race organizers have outlined parking, Shore Road closes at 7:30 a.m. Entrance to road closings and race week events leading Route 77, Kettle Cove Road the fort from South Portland, however, will up to the race. to Old Ocean House Road remain open throughout the morning. Shuttle Runners are encouraged to arrive by 6:30 7:30-10 a.m. buses will operate from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to a.m. to avoid heavy traffi c. Roadside parking take runners and others back to the start area, Old Ocean House Road (all) is not allowed. Race offi cials also ask that no school parking lots and satellite locations. 7:30 a.m.-10 a.m. walkers, joggers, spectators or bicyclists be on the road along the course after 8 a.m., as Route 77 at Hill Way Kids Fun Run the roads must be clear for the event. 7:30-10 a.m. The Fun Run will be at 6 p.m. Aug. 5 at the soccer fi eld at Fort Williams. The races Runner T-shirt and bib pickup Shore Road (all) will be run in heats according to age. If it Registration and B-tag and T-shirt pickup from Key Bank to Fort Williams rains, check the website at www.beach2bea- for confi rmed runners will take place from 4 con.org for updates. A decision will be made Photo by Noah Whittenburg to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4, and from 2:30 Shore Road at Post Offi ce by 4 p.m. Registration and packet pickup for 7:30-11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 5, at Cape Eliza- Victoria Poole of Cape Elizabeth reaches out the kids’ race will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. during race registration at Cape Elizabeth beth High School. to hug race founder, Cape Elizabeth native All of Fowler Road Runners will receive disposable B-tags, and Olympic-gold-medalist Joan Benoit Sam- (except shuttle buses) High School and also on Friday, Aug. 5, near which are worn on their bib to record their uelson after completing the TD Bank Beach 7:15-10 a.m. the soccer fi eld at Fort Williams. time for the race. to Beacon 10K Road Race in 2010. The 14th Registration features an expo of products running of the race will be Saturday, Aug. 6. Scott Dyer Road, eastbound Awards ceremony and services provided by a variety of ven- Last year’s race drew 5,668 runners from 17 6:45-8 a.m. The formal ceremony begins at 10 a.m. at dors, including the Nike Reuse-a-Shoe pro- countries and 41 U.S. states. Fort Williams at the top of fl agpole hill. gram, whereby runners can donate their old running shoes to be recycled. Race benefi ciary Parking the start between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m. Please This year’s race benefi ciary is Day One, a Runner drop-off on race morning Runner parking near the start line will be look for signs providing directions. Carpool- nonprofi t agency providing substance abuse Runner drop-off is at the Gull Crest Fields at the Sprague Fields at Fowler and Ram Is- ing and shuttling is recommended. prevention, intervention, treatment and af- parking lot, a half-mile from the intersection land Farm roads. Parking for runners also is Satellite parking and shuttle bus services tercare programs for Maine youth. The TD of Spurwink Road and Route 77. Look for available at Cape Elizabeth’s high school and to the start line will be provided from two Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving fl aggers to direct you. Runners are required middle school on a fi rst-come basis. Runners locations outside Cape Elizabeth – park- arm of TD Bank, will donate $30,000 to the to be at the start line by 7:30 a.m. then will be shuttled from the parking lots to ing lots at South Portland High School, 737 organization.

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NEW OWNER PREVIOUS OWNER STREET SALE PRICE TYPE / USE RODENBERGER, MATTHEW KEY TRUST CO. NAT. ASSOC. 126 OLD OCEAN HOUSE $ 230,000 SINGLE FAMILY DORN, SHELDON BRIGGS, RICHARD S 26 WILDWOOD DRIVE $ 220,000 CONDOMINIUM CALDERWOOD, STACY CALDERWOOD, STACY 55 WOOD ROAD $ 0 SINGLE FAMILY LONG, GEORGE C LIV TRUST BONUS DOMUS LLC 68 EASTMAN ROAD $ 0 SINGLE FAMILY CURRY-SPARKS, KATHLEEN G LISCORD, PAUL S III 14 WOODCREST ROAD $ 285,000 SINGLE FAMILY BESANKO, RICHARD W BESANKO ALANNA C 18 CAPE WOODS DRIVE $ 0 CONDOMINIUM KELLEY, STEVEN A HANLEY, JAYNE M 4 BELFIELD ROAD $ 595,000 SINGLE FAMILY BOUDETTE, MICHELLE BAILYN, RONALD E 5 MONTGOMERY TERR. $ 511,000 SINGLE FAMILY MELLOR, ARTHUR REV TRUST MELLOR, ARTHUR W 7 EASTFIELD ROAD $ 0 SINGLE FAMILY LEADBETTER, CHARLES K III RICHIO, NICHOLAS J 7 FERNWOOD LANE $ 512,000 SINGLE FAMILY HENRICKS, TIMOTHY J SNYDER, DAVID 2 BRENTWOOD ROAD $ 229,250 SINGLE FAMILY BAILYN, RONALD E CRANE, FREDERICK G 26 HANNAFORD COVE $ 445,000 SINGLE FAMILY WOJCIK, LISA A ZELCK, MARGARET M 20 FARM HILL ROAD $ 168,000 SINGLE FAMILY PRUDENTIAL RELOCATION SEAMAN, VERONICA A 7 ROBINHOOD ROAD $ 419,500 SINGLE FAMILY SNOW, THO PRUDENTIAL RELOCATION 7 ROBINHOOD ROAD $ 382,500 SINGLE FAMILY KANE, PETER N FITZPATRICK ASSOCIATES 12 TANAGER LANE $ 306,000 CONDOMINIUM GARDNER, ADAM S KAST, ELLEN R 12 PURPOODOCK DRIVE $ 480,000 SINGLE FAMILY TOURANGEAU, JOANNA B ALVORD, JONATHAN DREW 36 TRUNDY ROAD $ 670,000 SINGLE FAMILY COAKLEY, JAMES F JR DUBYAK, MICHAEL E TRUST 6 ANGEL POINT ROAD $ 1,000,000 SINGLE FAMILY LY, TIM Q GORHAM SAVINGS BANK 1 PINE POINT ROAD $ 167,500 SINGLE FAMILY DORSK, BRIAN M WITHERELL, KATHRYN A 37 CONCORD PLACE $ 226,000 CONDOMINIUM SHARP, RICHARD TRUST SHARP, RICHARD W 255 OCEAN HOUSE ROAD $ 0 SINGLE FAMILY STEEN, CHRISTOPHER J FINDLAY, ROBERT W ESTATE 239 BOWERY BEACH RD $ 370,000 SINGLE FAMILY WEBBER, ANN B AUGER, THOMAS S 388 MITCHELL ROAD $ 315,000 SINGLE FAMILY FREE Pillows with every Organic Mattress Purchase! 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We’re on the right hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, on a standards for buffers and access to sunlight. across from the Post Office, first proposal from Early Bird Group LLC to Most members insisted on visiting the prop- floor, left side in the rear. add a 47,000-square-foot lot to the Stone- erty as a group and scheduled a site walk We’ll give you gate subdivision. for July 21. free pillows with The undeveloped lot at 10 Stone- The Stonegate subdivision initially was the purchase of gate Road is one of three carved out of approved for 51 lots in 1986 and amended any organic a larger estate that once stood at what is to include 16 more lots in 1992, bringing the mattress. FREE PILLOWS! now the subdivision entrance at Mitchell total number of homes to 67, Licht said. TheCleanBedroom Road. The corner lot at 374 Mitchell Road Board members also wanted Early Bird Organic Mattress Showroom was the subject of controversy this spring Group to post a performance guarantee be- Dan's Crossing / Suite 102, 5 Shapleigh Road, Kittery, Maine 03904 Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm or shop online anytime at www.thecleanbedroom.com when the Stonegate Homeowners Associa- fore they approve the application. “I think Call (207)438-9778 or Toll Free (866)380-5892. Other showrooms in Wickford, RI; Westport, CT; New York City, NY tion appealed a town permit to connect its it’s important because I drove through driveway to Stonegate Road. The appeal Stonegate on the way here and saw there was settled out of court, with the Mitch- are fi ve properties for sale,” said board ell Road lot’s driveway connecting instead member Liza Quinn. “Things could sud- to Mitchell Road, and the neighboring lot denly change, and there could be even more at 10 Stonegate Road seeking inclusion in properties for sale. It’s risky, it seems,” she Look here for Community Services the Stonegate subdivision. said. At the board’s meeting July 19, Early news in the next issue! Bird Group’s representative Rick Licht Board discusses raising impact fee from Licht Environmental Design said the Although the amount charged for impact Stonegate neighbors support the lot’s inclu- fees is set by the Town Council, one mem- sion, provided developer Graham Pillsbury ber of the Planning Board said she would specify a 20-foot-driveway width on the de- like the Planning Board to discuss the ad- velopment plan. equacy of the current open-space impact The driveway will cross an unusually fee that can be applied to all subdivision wide public right of way to reach the paved applications in lieu of outright open-space portion of Stonegate Road, which has a donations. 147-foot wide right-of-way near the sub- The current fee of $4,320 per lot, estab- division entrance, Licht said. The lot itself lished in 2002, is based on an average value is more than double the size of the 20,000- of $15,000 per acre of open space. “I think square-foot minimum for a lot in the Resi- we all know that the town can’t buy land to John Olsson, Owner on every project. dence C zoning district where Stonegate is compensate for our current open space ratio located, and the 40-foot front and 25-foot (per household) for $15,000 an acre,” said side setbacks exceed the 20 feet required in board member Liza Quinn. Specializing in residential remodeling for over 20 years. the zoning district. Board members said they would talk Additions. Kitchens & Baths Board members, however, were con- more about the fee at a future workshop. Custom Cabinetry. Repairs (207) 856-2299 Insured – Local References Lead Safety Certified Remodeler

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Reported by Debbie Butterworth bitten by a fox. The fox was located and Lights State Park. Missing was a purse zone), Bowery Beach Road, $185 destroyed. It was transported to the state that contained personal ID, money, bank 7-12 Cape Elizabeth resident, operating COMPLAINTS lab where it tested positive for rabies. cards, and a cell phone. under the infl uence of alcohol, Route 77 7-2 An offi cer received a purse found on 7-7 An offi cer met with a resident of South 7-12 An offi cer met with a subject from 7-12 Westbrook resident, operating after Shore Road. Portland at Crescent Beach State Park about Fryeburg who reported a motor vehicle license suspension, Shore Road 7-3 An offi cer responded to Fort Williams and a motor vehicle burglary report. Missing burglary that occurred at Fort Williams. 7-13 New Gloucester resident, possession of met with a subject about a motor vehicle from the vehicle was a purse, containing Missing was a purse that contained marijuana, failure to register vehicle in burglary complaint. Missing from the money, bank cards, jewelry and medication. personal ID and bank cards. excess of 150 days, Route 77 vehicle are a purse, wallet, cell phone, 7-8 An offi cer met with a Broad Cove area 7-13 An offi cer met with a ranger at Fort 7-13 Dayton resident, failure to produce cash, and bank cards. resident who reported a mailbox being Williams Park who turned over some insurance, Ocean House Road, $171 7-4 An offi cer met with a resident who turned damaged during the night. found property. The items had been 7-13 Cape Elizabeth resident, failure to stop over a wallet found on Bowery Beach 7-8 An offi cer met with a resident of the stolen during a motor vehicle burglary for stop sign, Scott Dyer Road, $131 Road. The owner was contacted. Spurwink Avenue area who had received the previous day. The owner was 7-14 Cape Elizabeth resident, uninspected 7-5 An offi cer responded to a resident of an email from a relative claiming to be contacted and property returned. vehicle, Spurwink Road, $133 the Sawyer Road area about a motor in Spain and allegedly had been arrested 7-14 An offi cer met with a representative 7-14 Cape Elizabeth resident, possession vehicle burglary in progress. The subjects and needed bail money. The plaintiff of a local business about criminal of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, were interrupted by the homeowner. sent money via Western Union. A short mischief that occurred during the night. Great Pond Left behind by the suspects was a bag time later, the plaintiff learned that the Numerous perennials had been pulled 7-14 Portland resident, operating after license containing property taken from other relative’s email had been hacked into and out of the ground and left on the ground. suspension, Shore Road vehicles. Most of this property has since the person was not incarcerated in Spain. 7-14 An offi cer met with a resident of 7-15 Cape Elizabeth resident, uninspected been identifi ed by and returned to the 7-8 An offi cer met with a resident of the California about a motor vehicle burglary vehicle, Oakhurst Road, $133 rightful owners. Broad Cove area about the theft of a that occurred at Two Lights State Park. 7-15 Cape Elizabeth resident, unregistered 7-5 An offi cer met with a Spurwink Avenue wallet. A credit card was used once Missing was a purse that contained ID, vehicle, Spurwink Avenue, $70 area resident about the overnight theft of before the plainiff canceled the card. money, and credit cards. 7-16 Cape Elizabeth resident, uninspected two bicycles from his garage. 7-8 An offi cer met with a resident of the 7-15 An offi cer met with a resident of New vehicle, Spurwink Avenue, $133 7-5 An offi cer met with a resident of Ocean House Road area about a motor York about a motor vehicle burglary that 7-15 New York resident, operating without a the Spurwink Avenue area about an vehicle burglary complaint. A purse was occurred while the vehicle was parked license, Ocean House Road overnight theft. During the night a movie taken from the vehicle. along Two Lights Road. Money was 7-16 South Portland resident, uninspected in a Netfl ix mailer was stolen from the 7-8 An offi cer met with a Sawyer Road stolen from the victim’s purse. vehicle, Ocean House Road, $133 mailbox. area resident about a motor vehicle 7-16 An offi cer met with a property owner ACCIDENTS 7-5 An offi cer met with a resident of the burglary complaint. Missing were two of the Shore Road area about criminal 7-6 Kathleen Littlejohn, Paula Schwach, Spurwink Avenue area about a motor Leatherman tools and reading glasses. mischief to a window. The window had accident on Shore Road. vehicle burglary complaint. Missing were 7-9 An offi cer met with a resident of the been struck with a rock during the night. 7-15 Rose Greco, Nolan Morris, accident on a GPS device and a battery-powered drill. Mitchell Road area who reported seeing 7-17 Two offi cers responded to Bowery Oakhurst Road 7-5 An offi cer met with a resident of South two subjects checking cars in the area Beach Road for an assault complaint. Paris at Fort Williams about a motor and vandalizing mailboxes. They met with two subjects on foot who ARRESTS vehicle burglary complaint. Missing was a 7-10 An offi cer met with a resident of the apparently were struck by something 7-12 Cape Elizabeth resident, operating purse and contents. Shore Road area about a theft of checks. thrown from a passing vehicle. under the infl uence of alcohol, Route 77 7-5 An offi cer met with a resident of the 7-10 An offi cer met with a resident of North 7-18 An offi cer met with a resident of the 7-13 New Gloucester resident, possession of Starboard Drive area about a motor Yarmouth who was bitten by a cat while Scott Dyer Road area about a theft marijuana, failure to register vehicle in vehicle burglary complaint. Loose change attending an athletic function at Cape complaint. The resident had received a excess of 150 days, Ocean House Road was missing from the vehicle. Elizabeth Middle School. She will contact call from a subject claiming to represent JUVENILE SUMMONSES 7-5 An offi cer met with a resident of her doctor regarding rabies shots. the plaintiff’s bank and asking for 7-1 Cape Elizabeth resident, refusing to Scarborough who reported a motor 7-10 An offi cer met with a resident of the account numbers to verify that the submit to arrest, failure to give correct vehicle burglary while the vehicle was Mitchell Road area about a lost wallet accounts were fi ne. When the plaintiff name parked on Bowery Beach Road. A purse that was later located. received the monthly statement, the was stolen from the vehicle. 7-11 An offi cer met with a subject from victim discovered an unauthorized check JUVENILE ARREST 7-7 Two offi cers responded to Two Lights Virginia about a motor vehicle burglary had been written against her account. 7-10 Refusing to submit to arrest, failure to State Park for a report of two people being that occurred while parked at Two 7-18 An offi cer met with a subject at Fort provide correct name, Ocean House Williams who fi led a motor vehicle Road burglary complaint. Missing was a purse FIRE CALLS that contained cash and credit cards. 7-6 Two Lights Road, water rescue Todd K. Brydson Cape Elizabeth, Maine SUMMONSES 7-7 Scott Dyer Road, fi re alarm [email protected] www.earthtonelandscapes.com 7-6 Scarborough resident, uninspected 7-8 Ocean House Road, fuel spill vehicle, failure to produce insurance, 7-10 Water rescue (207)318-9194 Spurwink Road, $304 7-10 Longfellow Drive, investigation 7-6 Cape Elizabeth resident, uninspected 7-12 Wabun Road, fi re alarm vehicle, Spurwink Avenue, $133 7-12 Brentwood Road, furnace problem EarthTone 7-6 Cape Elizabeth resident, failure to produce 7-13 Mountain View Road, fi re alarm insurance, Spurwink Avenue, $171 7-6 Portland resident, failure to produce RESCUE CALLS Landscapes insurance, Shore Road, $171 There were 20 runs to Maine Medical Center. Walkways Patios Plantings (207) 318-9194 7-7 Cape Elizabeth resident, uninspected There were 2 runs to Mercy Hospital. Walkways· WWalkwaysalkw· a• yPatioss •PPatiosatio •s •Stone SStonetone WorkWWorkork• •MMasonry Masonryasonry• PPlantingsl a•n Plantingstings vehicle, Bowery Beach Road, $133 There was 1 patient treated by Rescue personnel, 7-7 Westbrook resident, speeding (50/35 but not transported to the hospital.

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“ We need a responsible and attentive legislator representing our interests in the State House. Nancy Thompson will reach across party lines to do what’s best for Cape Elizabeth. For years, she has been a passionate advocate for our schools, and she will continue that work in Augusta. As a small business owner, she knows how hard it is to keep good jobs in Maine. She has her priorities straight and she will work hard for us!” —Frank Strout

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“You get a very good sense of a person’s character when their children baby-sit yours. Nancy taught her children responsibility and commitment, qualities she so strongly possesses. Her energy, concern for others and her moderate approach to all issues will make her an outstanding representative for Cape. Nancy will give us her “all” ! —Lee Wilson

“As a teacher and coach of three varsity sports at Cape High School, I have been fortunate to meet many great parents. Nancy Thompson is one of the best. I’ve been consistently impressed with her level of commitment to everything she does.” —Ben Raymond

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Cape resident Liam Ginn, middle, gets a handshake during his A January issue of The Cape Courier scaled Mount Washington last month with the Flax- graduation from Basic Enlisted Submarine School on July 15 at man-Brydson and Connelly families, left to right, Rachael Flaxman, Laura Young Connelly, Naval Station, New London in Groton, Conn. Immediately after Katie Connelly, Megan Connelly, Jacob Brydson, Todd Brydson, Eva Brydson and Bryan graduating from boot camp in Great Lakes, Ill., on May 13, Liam Connelly. “Like good recyclers, we had already recycled our current copy of the Courier,” entered submarine school. He expects to complete his training as Rachael Flaxman wrote in an email to the Courier. “Luckily, we found one under Eva’s bed a navigation technician early next year. from January.”

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Cape resident and cardiologist Craig Erin Sullivan, a member of Cape Brett is director of the newly established Elizabeth High School’s Class of 1998 and Going postal Mercy Cardiology practice located at a 2002 graduate of Williams College in Mercy Hospital on State Street in Portland. Williamstown, Mass., received a medical Brett hand-picked a team of cardiologists, degree from Dartmouth Medical School including Cape resident Fred Poulin, in Hanover, N.H., in June. She served as who have expertise in nuclear cardiology, president of the Dartmouth Medical School echocardiography, cardiac catheteriza- student government and was selected to be tion, coronary CT scanning, and advanced the student speaker for the medical school lipidology. graduation. A graduate of the University of Vermont Erin will complete her internal medicine College of Medicine in Burlington, Brett residency at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical completed his residency at Virginia Mason Center in Hanover and plans to pursue fel- Medical Center in Seattle, Wash., and his lowship training in pulmonary/critical care fellowship at Maine Medical Center. He medicine. has board certifi cation in internal medicine and cardiology, and his clinical interests include echocardiography, nuclear cardiol- ogy, and preventative cardiology. He also has advanced training in the treatment of lipid disorders. “With heart disease being the leading cause of death nationally for both men and women, according to Photo by Sal Deschino the CDC, adding this Tuckered out during the heat wave that wilted the Northeast last month, a squirrel in the practice is essential Brentwood neighborhood drapes himself over a fence post on July 22. “This poor little fella in order for Mercy Erin Sullivan just couldn’t handle the heat,” Brentwood resident Janelle Deschino wrote in an email to to effectively serve The Cape Courier. patients across the continuum of care,” Mercy President and Drive carefully in Cape! Cape resident Brian M. Rayback was mittee, he is also a member of the board CEO Eileen Skinner recognized last month as one of the state’s of directors of said. Craig Brett emerging leaders at MaineToday Media’s the Biodiversity fi rst Forty Under 40 event. The Mainers Research Insti- were selected for commitment to leader- tute, a nonprofi t ship, professional excellence and service to group dedicated their communities and represent a range of to environmental professions. research and Residential care for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease Rayback is a partner at Pierce Atwood education, and and other related memory impairments. LLP in Portland whose practice focuses he volunteers as on environmental and land-use permit- a youth soccer Visit our website at ting, counseling and enforcement matters. coach in Cape www.capememorycare.com He is a vice chair on the state and regional Elizabeth. Environmental Cooperation Committee of t Brian Rayback o take our virtual tour and join the American Bar Association’s section of the Cape Memory Care blog. environment, energy and resources. He is co-chair of an upcoming ABA conference focused on environmental issues in New More Neighbors England. A member of the Maine Bar Asso- on pages 8, 20 ciation’s Continuing Legal Education Com- 126 Scott Dyer Road ~ Cape Elizabeth ~ 207.553.9616

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Class of 1991 to hold 20th reunion Aug. 6 CALENDAR Members of Cape Elizabeth High Ellie (McKinney) Espling wrote in an email School’s Class of 1991 will celebrate their to The Cape Courier. “If you are a former 20th reunion on Saturday, Aug. 6, at Brian classmate or you know someone who grad- Reported by Wendy Derzawiec Wednesday, August 17 Boru in Portland. uated in 1991, please let them know about Town Council Ordinance Committee, 8 “We are looking for former classmates to this event.” Wednesday, August 3 a.m., Town Hall join us for an informal time of fun. Please Email Espling at espling2@securespeed. House District 121 Candidates Night, 6:30 Future Open Space Preservation arrive anytime after 5 p.m.,” class member us for more information. p.m., Town Hall chamber. Sponsored Committee, 7 p.m., William H. Jordan by the Cape Elizabeth High School Conference Room, Town Hall advanced-placement government class Ongoing each week Innkeeper to speak at Genealogical Society Saturday, August 6 Al-Anon, Newcomers’ meeting, 6:15 p.m., meeting Aug. 6 at Church of Latter Day Saints Beach to Beacon 10K, 8 a.m., Crescent regular meeting 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, at Beach State Park United Methodist Church, 280 Ocean Innkeeper Trish Mason, the author of still open, operated by a member of the cur- House Road (Route 77). Regular meeting “The Seaside House – Maine Innkeepers,” rent generation of Gooches. Monday, August 8 7 p.m. Fridays at St. Alban’s Episcopal will discuss the history of her family, the Mason’s book recounts the trials and tri- Town Council, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Church, 885 Shore Road. Gooches, at a meeting of the Greater Port- umphs each generation encounters while chamber, 320 Ocean House Road Alcoholics Anonymous, 2 p.m. Saturdays, land Chapter of the Maine Genealocial So- providing for the family. Mason lives with First Congregational Church, 301 ciety set for 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at the her family on a small farm that is 6 miles Tuesday, August 9 Cottage Road, South Portland; 7 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, from the Seaside House. Wednesdays, St. Bartholomew Church, Conservation Commission, 7 p.m., second 29 Ocean House Road. A social time is planned at 12:30 p.m. fl oor Town Hall 8 Two Lights Road; 7 p.m. Fridays, St. Alban’s Church, 885 Shore Road. In precolonial Maine, the Gooch family Meetings are free, and all are welcome. Go to Wednesday, August 10 Cape Elizabeth Historical Preservation purchased an innkeeping business in Ken- www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~megpcmgs/ Riverside Memorial Cemetery Board of Society, 9 a.m.–noon Thursdays, except nebunkport. The inn, the Seaside House, is or call Deb Locke at 207-329-6438. Trustees, 10 a.m., William H. Jordan holidays, storm days, Thomas Memorial Conference Room, Town Hall Library, 6 Scott Dyer Road. Public welcome. CELT’s Tri for Preservation to be held Aug. 21 Tuesday, August 16 The South Portland/Cape Elizabeth Cape Elizabeth Land Trust plans its fi rst feature the same swim and bike course as Special Election State House District 121, Rotary Club, each Wednesday at 6:15 annual Tri for Preservation Sprint Triathlon the triathlon but will conclude after the bike 7 a.m.-8 p.m., High School cafeteria p.m. at the Purpoodock Country Club Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Hall on Spurwink Road in Cape Elizabeth. and Aquabike on Sunday, Aug. 21. The fund- leg of the race. People also have the option chamber Contact: Marge Barker: 838-8129. raiser, which will benefi t land conservation in to form a team to compete with friends and Cape Elizabeth, will start at Crescent Beach family. Organizers have set aside a number State Park and will feature an ocean swim in of slots for triathlon teams this year, includ- Kettle Cove. Presented by Noyes, Hall & Al- ing a family-relay competition. len Insurance, the triathlon will build upon the CABLE GUIDE CHANNEL 3 former CELT Challenge Triathlon, tradition- Pancake breakfast ally held at the end of September. Following the race, CELT will host a House District 121 Candidates Words of Peace “We are really excited about the August beachside pancake breakfast for all athletes, Night (live) Aug. 6 & 7: 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. date and venue for the Tri for Preservation,” followed by an awards ceremony. The break- Aug. 3: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 13 & 14: 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. CELT Executive Director Chris Franklin said. fast, sponsored by Hannaford, will be free to “Crescent Beach is absolutely gorgeous, and participants and available to spectators at After the Storm Town Council (live) with an ocean start, we do not have the same the price of $5, proceeds from which will be Daily at noon and 6 p.m. Aug. 8: 7:30 p.m. limitations of a pool swim. We have also re- split between CELT and the Cape Elizabeth Lions Club, which will serve the breakfast. Working Together named the event the ‘Tri for Preservation’ to The Tri for Preservation triathlon also for Spill Prevention Town Council replay refl ect our land conservation mission.” will serve as a state-qualifying event for the Daily at 12:30 and 6:30 p.m. Aug. 10 & 11 - 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. The triathlon will include a 500-yard Aug. 13 - 9 .m. ocean swim along the cove of Crescent national Maine Senior Games competition in House District 121 Candidates Beach, for which wet suits are recommend- 2013. Athletes who will be at least 50 years Night replay Planning Board (live) ed. Participants then will transition to a 14- old as of Dec. 31, 2010, are eligible. Aug. 4: 7-10 a.m., 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Aug. 16: 7 p.m. mile bike course, concluding with a 3.1-mile Race registration will include the race en- & 11 p.m. run on a fi re road along the shore of Crescent try fee, breakfast, the choice of a race beach Aug. 8: 2 p.m. & 11 p.m. Planning Board replay Beach toward Kettle Cove and back along towel or T-shirt, and park access for the day. Aug. 9 & 10: 10 a.m. & 11 p.m. Aug. 17 & 18: 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Route 77. Go to www.capelandtrust.org/triathlon/2011/ Aug. 11-15: 10 a.m., 2 p.m., to register. 8 p.m. & 11 p.m. Schedule subject to change. Please check Race options The nonprofi t CELT is committed to con- Aug. 16: 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Channel 3 for up-to-date listing People who want to compete but not run servation and stewardship of lands cherished can participate in the Aquabike, which will by the Cape Elizabeth community.

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Bluezberry Jam will perform on the library’s front lawn on Tuesday, Aug. 9. From left, are Rick Cormier, Rudy Gabrielson, Myra Robinson, Dave Collins and Rob Landry. Final outdoor concert Aug. 9 features eclectic Bluezberry Jam of Portland “After the Storm,” a 28-by-36-inch watercolor, is part of Dan Burleigh Phillips’ exhibit at Thomas Memorial Library during the month of August. The library’s Outdoor Summer Concert The concert starts at 6:30 p.m. on the li- Series comes to a close on August 9 with brary’s front lawn (in case of rain, an alter- The Cape Elizabeth Arts Commission freedom in Maine. Bluezberry Jam, an eclectic mix of blues, nate indoor location will be announced). presents “Journeys, Traces in Time,” an The exhibit will run through Aug. 31 in jazz and rhythm. The concert series is sponsored by the exhibit of works by Dan Burleigh Phillips, the library’s main gallery space. A reception The fi ve band members from Portland Thomas Memorial Library Foundation, through the end of August at Thomas Me- will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, are: Myra Robinson, vocals & guitar; Dave made possible through contributions to the morial Library. Aug. 12. The public is cordially invited. Collins, guitars and vocals; Rudy Gabriel- TMLF Annual Fund. Visit www.thomas- The show provides samples from 34 Phillips is a Wisconsin native who has son, keys, harmonica, vocals; Rob Landry, memoriallibrary.org for more information, summers of touring Maine with a paint- received numerous awards for his artwork. bass vocals; and Rick Cormier, percussion. or to see a video of the band. brush, capturing the state’s character, its Check www.thomasmemoriallibrary.org rugged beauty and the internal journey of or www.danburleighphillips.com for more Author offers illustration workshop Aug. 18 the artist over the period. It is about fi nding information. There are still a few spaces available available for sale and signing after the pro- for kids ages 8-12 in a special workshop gram. by author/illustrator Jamie Hogan on In the workshop, Hogan will show kids Tammaro Landscaping Thursday, August 18th from 2:30 to 3:30 how she is able to illustrate scenes from p.m. distant lands, and give kids a hands-on op- Hogan, who lives on Peaks Island, is the portunity to sketch the world with her. & Property Services, Inc. author and illustrator of the new picture Preregistration for this workshop is re- Not Just a Landscaping book “Seven Days of Daisy” and illustra- quired. However, everyone is invited to tor of the Lupine Honor Book “Rickshaw meet Jamie for a book signing at the close Maintenance Company Girl” by Mitali Perkins. She has illustrated of the program. several other picture books as well. Register in person, by phone, or online Think of us for… A selection of Hogan’s books will be at www.thomasmemoriallibrary.org. ● Stone Work ● Paver Walkways ● Patios ● Rock Walls ● Stone Fences You can still sign up for summer reading programs ● Outdoor Living Areas Children and teens have until August the children’s program have until the end Please call TODAY to set up a FREE consultation. 15 to sign up for the library’s two summer of September to fi nish and collect their reading programs. prizes. 831-8535 The drawings for the teen program will For details about both summer reading be held on August 30. Kids registered for programs, visit the library’s website.

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Library fun to see the progression from the origi- Cont. from page 1______nal renderings, to see ideas come to life in each successive set of drawings,” said Town • Electrical wiring and an internal data Councilor Jessica Sullivan. network that are at, or beyond, capacity Kevin Whitney of Casaccio Architects said • A building complex that is “highly inef- there is no way to estimate the project cost at fi cient” from a staff perspective this point because the design is still evolving • Uninviting meeting facilities that limit and needs are being assessed. “We’re still in library and community programs the infancy of the planning process,” he said. Library Director Jay Scherma said the “It’s still conceptual at this point.” fi ndings were no surprise to anyone who That concept includes lots of light, in works in or visits the library. keeping with Thomas’ quote, he said. The “It’s an incredibly ineffi cient building to working plan includes large windows and run,” he said, noting that staffers constant- skylights, with a cupola that evokes Thom- ly carry books up and down stairs because as’ lighthouse. Other touches are intended there’s no way to roll carts from one end of to make the library an even more inviting the building to the other. place, such as a gas fi replace used to create “To say that this building is not handi- a warm nook. capped-friendly is a gross understatement,” That approach will extend outside, said Scherma added. Photo by Lauren Nicholson Bob Metcalf, the project’s landscape archi- The library houses the Cape Elizabeth The entrance to the existing Thomas Memorial Library, off Scott Dyer Road. tect. He said the entryway will be warm and Historical Preservation Society, and there are inviting, with benches for library patrons to concerns that it’s not only in cramped quar- “It’s so wonderful seeing life in the build- twice, including the latest version, which was sit on while they chat with neighbors. ters, but also in a space that’s not appropriate ing during those times,” Scherma said. But presented July 21 at the library. Scherma and The design also is likely to include a rain for a collection of irreplaceable artifacts. those are only rare fl ashes of the library’s others at that meeting commended the fi rm for garden, which is a natural way of dealing “The historical society’s collection has potential, he added. incorporating comments and concerns from with rainwater, directing it to fi lter down into been growing and will continue to grow, and “We’re not functioning at a peak level – residents into the latest design. the ground rather than into storm drains. it really shouldn’t be in the basement of an the way we want – and we wish we could The end of the process is in sight. And the Town Council will soon be old building with poor ventilation and mois- offer what the citizens of Cape Elizabeth de- Another consultant will be hired soon weighing in with its thoughts, said Michael ture issues,” Scherma said. serve,” he said. to help the committee estimate how much McGovern, Cape Elizabeth’s town manager. Beyond that, he said, the building can’t The study committee wrestled with how to it can expect to raise in donations toward a “While the trustees are leading the current accommodate the modern vision of a library deliver that and looked at three options. Two new building. Scherma noted that the work planning phase, they have invited the coun- as a place to do more than check out books. were rejected – a “reprogramming” of the cur- thus far has been paid for mostly with gifts cil to participate in every major meeting,” A library, he said, should be a meeting place, rent building that mainly addressed the most from private donors, except for $50,000 allo- he said. “Councilors Jessica Sullivan and where teens can work on a school project to- serious problems, at a cost of more than $1 cated by the town for further design develop- Anne Swift-Kayatta have served as formal gether, parents may discuss a child-rearing issue million, and another expansion, which would ment and the fundraising capacity study. liaisons with the (library) trustees and the while checking out books on the subject and se- have cost $5 million to $7.5 million. In the meantime, the design will continue earlier study committee, and the balance of niors can meet to discuss issues of the day. Only slightly more expensive – an es- to be refi ned to meld high-tech needs of a the Town Council is now beginning to focus Scherma said he gets a hint of what the li- timated $5.1 million to $7.8 million – was modern library with the vision of William on the proposed investment.” brary could be after a storm knocks out pow- the “clean slate” approach: a new, modern li- Widgery Thomas, Jr., who referred to the li- Scherma said he hopes that investment er to other parts of town. Since the library is brary. The committee approved that option. brary he gave to Cape Elizabeth as a “little proposal can be sent to town voters for ap- in the town center, it rarely loses power, he Once that decision was made, the committee lighthouse of knowledge.” proval in November 2012. said. In these times, residents come in to re- and an architecture fi rm that had worked with At the July 21 review, comments were “I’m hoping we can get to a place with charge cell phones and use computers, while Himmel & Wilson – Havertown, Pa.-based positive. the plan where it resonates well with citizens families look for a warm place to stay and Casaccio Architects – began working on de- “This is very exciting – it’s been a lot of and members of the council, soon,” he said. read while waiting for power to return. sign alternatives, refi ning the original proposal

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In August 1861, a portrait of President John Stepping into the Sesquicentennial Tyler was removed from the Capitol rotunda in Washington, D.C., stripped of its frame, About 150 years ago, on the eve of the Civil War, the and hung upside down in a rubbish room. people of Cape Elizabeth were going about their daily Tyler, a Virginian who was elected vice business, unaware of the trials to come. Certainly there president under William Henry Harrison, a were signs of trouble brewing, but except for the recent Whig, became president when Harrison died election, it all must have seemed very far away. In re- a month after taking offi ce, making Tyler the cent months, and in the coming months, a Cape Courier fi rst vice president to be elevated to presi- series by Ellen Van Fleet follows the development of the dent by death. President from 1841 to 1845, war through the eyes of people who lived in Cape Eliza- Tyler vetoed much of the Whig agenda, in- beth in 1861. Cape Elizabeth author Paul J. Ledman’s furiating many and leading to his expulsion book,“A Maine Town Responds,” will be the main guide. Small entries in the Cou- from the Whigs and to the fi rst attempt to rier capture the news and concerns as events unfolding outside of Cape Elizabeth impeach a president. The fi rst president to have a veto overridden by Congress, Tyler thrust their way into the local consciousness. was a fi rm supporter of states’ rights, yet when the fi rst Southern states seceded in Aug. 3, 1861 – Sec. of War Cameron hav- The carriage road to the sum- 1861, he led a compromise movement which ing advised the immediate raising of more mit of Mt. Washington will be completed in failed. He then joined the Confederacy. regiments in Maine, Gov. Washburn [of about 10 days. Mr. Lowell and others of this Maine] will proceed to organize two more city went up with a six-pounder to fi re a sa- with all possible dispatch. There are about lute from the summit on Thursday. [Portland 25 companies in the state whose services Transcript] were accepted in the organization of the six Congress adjourned on Tuesday. regiments already at the seat of war, and Among the bills passed was one increasing from them the two new regiments will be the pay of soldiers, sailors and mariners $2 formed. [Portland Transcript] per month. There is no increase of offi cers’ Benjamin Pease of the 5th pay. The announcement by Mr. Wickliff, Maine Regiment was killed in the battle at of Kentucky that that state had gone for Bull Run’s. He was married in this city the the Union was received with loud hurrahs. day before his regiment went to the seat [Portland Transcript] of war to Miss Mira Hutchings. [Portland Transcript] Advertisement Friends of the Soldier, Let me say to you in brotherly kindness, put a Bible in one end Much of the illness among our of the soldier’s kit and a bottle of genuine troops is attributable to bad cooking. It is pro- Perry Davis Pain Killer in the other, and it posed to enlist ship’s cooks, one to be attached may be the means of insuring his safe return to each company. [Portland Transcript] – trust to no other preparation. [Portland Transcript] The portrait of ex-President Ty- Aug. 10, 1861 – Battle of Wilsons Creek ler has been taken down from the rotunda of [just south of Springfi eld, Mo.] was lost to the Capitol, stripped of its frame, and hung the Confederates giving them control of head downwards in the rubbish room. [Port- southwestern Missouri, a supposedly neutral land Transcript] State, and buoying southern sympathizers. [“A Maine Town Responds” and wikipedia. Gen. McLellan is doing a good com] work in suppressing the sale of intoxicat- Aug. 13, 1861 – Home Guard – We are ing liquors and restricting the absences of “gratifi ed to learn that the patriotic citizens both offi cers and men from camp. [Portland of Cape Elizabeth are organizing themselves Transcript] into a home guard for the protection of their town and our city.” [Portland Advertiser] R.H. Gray of the 4th Maine Large numbers of men had already en- regiment escaped from Manassa. He saw rolled, and the Portland Transcript reported Harvard Pollard of Bangor in the hospital that the number could easily reach several there. The 1st Regiment is expected home hundred. The Guards asked the people of on Friday of this week. The city council has Portland for help in providing arms and appropriated $800 to provide a collection for equipment. [“A Maine Town Responds”] them, and the military and citizens generally will give them a hearty welcome. They were among the fi rst to volunteer in defence [sic] of the Union, and though they have not been called into the fi eld, they have done their duty. [Portland Transcript] Aug. 5, 1861 – The 1st Maine Infantry Regiment mustered out in Portland [on this day], with an armed escort of local militia present. [Portland Transcript] This unit served from June 1 to Aug. 1, 1861, in Washington, D.C., where they en- camped on Meridian Hill. The regiment spent its entire service in the Washington de- fenses and saw no combat. “Because of confusion about how long the men were supposed to serve, many were ordered by Gov. Israel Washburn to remain in the military and to re-form as the two-year Maine’s 10th Infantry Regiment” [which bivouacked at Fort Berry in Cape Eliza- beth], historian William B. Jordan states his 1965 book, “A History of Cape Elizabeth, Maine.” Aug. 10, 1861 – Maine’s share of the $20 million direct tax is $420,826 [Portland Transcript] Gen. McClellan has greatly im- proved the discipline of the army. Sunday last was the most quiet Sunday in Washington since the war began. 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In addition, he indicated that the second Thompson session is designed to deal with emergency Cont. from page 1______Candidates Night legislation. I am already researching and What: AP government students of Cape Elizabeth High School’s studying the issues and preparing myself mental health care services, jobs creation Class of 2012 will put on a forum so candidates in the state for this important session. and tax policy. I will focus on the needs of House District 121 seat race can answer citizens’ questions. Cape Elizabeth residents. Do you have something in particular When: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Aug. 3 you’d focus on in the Legislature? What special qualifi cations do you feel Advocacy for our school system. We Where: Town Hall; also televised live on CETV Channel 3. you would bring to the state House? continue to lose money as a result of the My track record of community service Viewers may call in with questions. school-funding formula. Because of the and experience of dealing with several recent vote, we will now be losing more nonprofi ts have given me the necessary money. tools needed to be an effective legislator. As a small business owner, I am acutely Can you briefl y describe your political The special session deals with con- Do you anticipate running for re-election aware of the challenges that Maine busi- philosophy? gressional redistricting issues. The Maine in November 2012 if you win this race? nesses face in maintaining and providing I am a socially moderate fi scal conserva- House and Senate district lines will not be Yes jobs for our citizens and young adults es- tive. dealt with until 2013. pecially. Why should the people of Cape Eliza- My years of work to support our local A major reason for the special election Are there major issues coming up in beth elect YOU? schools will help me advocate successfully is to make sure Cape Elizabeth is repre- the Legislature’s second session that you Cape Elizabeth needs effective and at- for Cape Elizabeth schools in Augusta. sented in a special session to deal with feel will especially impact Cape residents, tentive representation in Augusta. I have a I have a proven record of advocacy for redistricting. Do you anticipate that any and how do you plan to deal with them? strong record of service to our community, the Cape Elizabeth school system, and I major changes to Cape’s legislative dis- I’ve spoken with Speaker Nutting and particularly with our schools. will continue my commitment to the Cape trict lines will be proposed? understand that 120 bills have been carried I will be a tireless advocate for Cape Elizabeth schools. And ... why does this matter? forward to the second session. Elizabeth in the State House.

Can you briefl y describe your political see this process as gerrymandering. race? Monaghan-Derrig philosophy? Yes. Cont. from page 1______Proud, progressive Democrat who sup- Are there major issues coming up in ports creating a strong vision for Maine. the Legislature’s second session that you Why should the people of Cape Eliza- Senate Majority Offi ce; Campaign Staff Maine’s motto, Dirigo, means “to lead.” The feel will especially impact Cape residents, beth elect YOU? for local Portland referendum; staff aide to motto refl ects the character and beliefs of and how do you plan to deal with them? With all due respect, let’s be clear. This Maine Senate Secretary; secretary for 35 Mainers. We must lead forward, not back- Republican Senator Kevin Raye’s last- special election is not about measuring the Maine state senators; Maine Congressional wards. minute EPS funding law, which shifted level of public service between my opponent Delegation coordinator, Democratic Nation- educational funding from Southern Maine and me. It’s about who is best qualifi ed and al Convention, 1992. A major reason for the special election to rural areas of Maine, will likely have an prepared to stand up to the backward agenda Why are you running for this seat? is to make sure Cape Elizabeth is repre- impact on the Cape 2012-13 school budget. I of the current administration. Maine Repub- I want to make a progressive difference sented in a special session to deal with will support any legislation that will protect lican lawmakers, extreme and moderate, are for Cape Elizabeth and for our state. I am redistricting. Do you anticipate that any school funding for Southern Maine. united with the governor. willing to challenge the misguided priorities major changes to Cape’s legislative dis- This past session they fl ip-fl opped on bills of Governor LePage and the current major- trict lines will be proposed? Do you have something in particular they originally supported and upheld eight ity. No major changes expected in Cape. you’d focus on in the Legislature? of the Governor’s vetoes. They signed onto Yes, several: Public education improve- voter suppression and legalized guns in state What special qualifi cations do you feel And … why does this matter? ments for K-12, strengthening the Universi- parks. These extreme policies are not what you would bring to the State House? The redistricting will affect Congressio- ty of Maine system and community colleges, is best for Maine and certainly not what is My prior work for the Maine Senate, Rep. nal races and the Electoral College for Presi- focusing on Maine’s natural resources to pro- best for Cape Elizabeth. We need someone Tom Andrews along with my current gradu- dent. The Republican plan is to change what mote job growth and development, fi ghting in Augusta who understands our values as ate studies at Muskie and serving on the Cape is now roughly a horizontal line through environmental rollbacks, controlling health Cape Elizabeth residents and as Mainers. I School Board are my specifi c qualifi cations. Maine to a vertical one, which would shift care costs and supporting individual rights am that person. I am very familiar with the State House, the Oxford County to Congressional District 1. for ALL Maine people. I grew up here, I went to school here, and legislative process and the organizational Knox and possibly Lincoln County would along with my four sisters and brother, have structure of Maine state government. My be shifted to Congressional District 2. (Rep. Do you anticipate running for re-elec- raised our kids here. I am eager to represent learning curve would be minimal. Chellie Pingree lives in Knox County). Many tion in November 2012 if you win this Cape’s values and beliefs in Augusta.

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Two students from Cape Elizabeth Eric Tarbox and Julie Cox, together Liam Sullivan, a member of the Class Bennett William Norweg, the son of graduated May 22 from Colby College in with Frank and Nancy Strout, announce of 2007 at Cape Elizabeth High School, re- Erika and Michael Norweg, was born on Waterville. Daniel P. Goldstein, the son of the engagement of their children, Nicole M. ceived a bachelor of arts degree in electron- July 4 in Portland. The fi rst grandchild of Steven Goldstein and Mary Pinto and a Tarbox and Taylor W. Strout. ic music and multimedia this spring from Gary and Janice Stockson, his uncle is graduate of Cape Elizabeth High School, Nicole and Taylor are both Cape Eliza- Brown University in Providence, R.I. While Cape Elizabeth High School graduate Josh majored in biochemistry and was named beth High School graduates. Nicole, who at Brown, Liam became an emergency Norweg. The baby’s mother is also a CEHS to the dean’s list. Meryl E. Poulin, the earned a nursing degree at Marshall Univer- medical technician and volunteered many alumna. daughter of Frederick and Susan Poulin, sity in Huntington, West Va., is a registered hours of service to the Brown community. majored in psychology. She is a graduate of nurse employed by physician Desmond He was selected to be a resident peer St. Mark’s School in Southborough, Mass. Donegan of Maine Heart Surgical Associ- counselor, received a summer research ates in Falmouth. Taylor, a graduate of the assistantship grant from Brown’s Alpert University of Colorado at Boulder, works School of Medicine, and during his junior in the education department at the Gulf of year he studied health policy and economics Katherine G. Yosua, the daughter of Maine Research Institute in Portland. at Sciences Po in Paris, France. Liam also Fred and Dianne Yosua, received a bach- The couple plans an August 2012 wed- completed the course work to become a elor of arts degree in music this spring from ding. licensed paramedic. Accepted into Brown’s Williams College in Williamstown, Mass. medical school, he is deferring admission to At Williams, Katherine was involved in work as a paramedic before returning to his the concert choir, the chamber choir, the medical studies. Berkshire Symphony Orchestra, the student symphony, and symphonic winds. In addi- tion to receiving the college’s Arthur Judson Prize in Music, she graduated cum laude.

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An IndependentServing Not-for-Profi Cape Elizabeth Since 1988 Pay-per-throw age real estate offi ce in Cape. A graduate capecourier.com public hearing set for Sept. 13ial pay-per- The Cape Courier Victorious! By Elizabeth Brogan TheVolume 23 Number 11 Cape CourA publicer hearing on a potent Aug. 14 - Sept. 10, 2010 throw system of solid waste disposal is set . shop for Monday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at kthe Town Hall. The Town Council’s August 9 vote to set the matter for a hearing followed a wor ke of the University of New Hampshire and Vehicle break-ins to discuss the general concept of pay-per- throw waste disposal and its potential impact in Cape on rise in Cape Elizabeth. Councilors and Town Manager Mi in past months McGovern reviewed data which showed that while Cape Elizabeth has improved its recy- By Wendy Keeler cling rate in the last several years, it remains Cape Elizabeth is in the midst of a “storm” cantly higher producer of solid waste k-ins, with 30 reported in the past a signifi of car brea than comparative communities using the cers say. Cars in Broad Cove three months and many more unreported, ecomaine trash-to-energy plant in Portland. Cape police offi McGovern said Cape Elizabeth produces 43 DePaul Law School in Chicago, she and her and along the South Portland border have percent more solid waste, per capita, than the More Neighbors on pages 8, 9 been hit especially, and two groups — Cape mean of comparative communities. teens and criminals from outside town — According to McGovern’s data, Cape are committing most of the thefts, said Capeking Elizabeth produced 596.41 tons of solid Elizabeth Detective Paul Fenton. waste, or non-recycled materials, per capita ‘Car shopping’ in 2009-2010, compared to Cumberland’s “We have a lot of Cape youths brea 447.88 tons per capita and Falmouth’s 395.64 tons per capita. Both of those towns incen- into cars, and they even have a name for it: tivize recycling with both pay-per-throw and ‘car shopping,’” Fenton said. “They go out king is going on, and enter un- curbside recycling. at night, usually in proximity to where the A dramatic difference between pay-per- underage drin husband Dan have three daughters. throw towns and non-pay-per-throw towns, locked vehicles and removek -ins.items.” Out-of-town Teens have been responsible for most including Cape Elizabeth, was noted, al- though it was recognized that many factors of the Broad Cove brea might account for the difference in recycling criminals tend to target areas closest to the 9-Month Student Rate $15 and solid waste rates among towns, and that town line, especially the Mitchell and Wood- more information was needed. land road areas, Fenton said. It was estimated that if Cape Elizabeth Out-of-town criminals could improve its recycling rate from 32 “The criminals from out of town who percent to 50 percent, a savings of approxi- ks their vehicles, and people we catch say they target Cape because they mately $70,000 could accrue. know no one loc Trash thrown into the hopper at the Recy- have nicer stuff in their vehicles: iPods, com- cling Center costs the town about $500,000 rg per year, an expense carried by property puters, GPS units, wallets and purses with Whittenbu taxes. money, transpasses, sunglasses, clothing, Photo by Noah ve people so far in “Any revenue you get is a net against and L.L. Bean stuff, which they can return k, for cash at L.L. Bean,” Fentonk-ins: said. an adult from taxes,” McGovern said. Police have arrested fi Council rules amended connection with the brea The council also approved amendments South Portland, two youths from Westbroo to its own rules at its August 9 meeting. The and two teens from Cape. Two Cape teens ke more charges in custody for other crimes are also suspects. —see TOWN COUNCIL, page 18 Police, who are investigating another group of Victoria Poole, 82, of Cape Elizabeth, reaches out to hug race founder, Cape native and fi ve Cape teens, expectk eto steps ma to help prevent Olympic gold medalist Joan Benoit Samuelson, after completing this year’s Beach to Beacon this summer, Fenton said. 10K road race held on Saturday, Aug. 7. This was the 13th running of the race, which drew a Residents can ta record-setting 5,668 athletes from 17 countries and 41 U.S. states. Kenyan Lineth Chepkurui -ins, Fenton said. break set a women’s course record and Gebre Gebremariam of Ethiopia took the men’s title. Kristin Barrry of Scarborough and Patrick Tarpy of Yarmouth took the Maine titles. For complete polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. ing people at a very minimum Lock up cars,k houses race results go to nishing coolrunning.com places and or times, beach2beacon.org. go to www.capeelizabeth.com. For a list of Cape See Elizabeth more pictures run- Absentee ballots for both the general and “We’re as ked vehicle, ners and their fi municipal elections will become available ks by the Sept. to removek theirany valuablesvehicles. Onlyfrom theirone of vehicles our re- from the race on pages 4 and 6. approximately 30 days kbefore, or through the election the state and loc ks has been in a loc pleted papers to both the Cape Elizabeth and but may be requested now at Townk is Hall,located by in cent brea South Portland municipal cler phoning the town cler —see BREAK-INS, page 18 3 deadline. of Maine website. ce of the town cler As of the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 10, The offi lled on council, two on school board in upcomingen out nominating municipal election district candidacy is open to any registered when this newspaper wentk to press, no po- Town Hall and is open on Monday from 7:30 Keep them in the loop!  ce. Cape Elizabeth voter with Cape residency tential candidates for either the Town Coun- a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday k Two seats to be fi during the term of offi cil or School Board had ta from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lane may also be To be nominated for a municipal seat, a papers. 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