CAPE ELIZABETH — From Portland Head Light to the Hollywood sign, and “Little Women” to “Beautiful Boy,” Julie Rapaport has worked her way from Maine to the capital of the film industry. Last week, Amazon Studios announced Rapaport’s promotion to co-head of movies, reporting to studio head Jennifer Salke. She is tasked with building a […]
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Boys' Soccer: Patriots can't corner Capers
Cape Elizabeth’s Tiernan Lathrop, middle, tries to dribble up the field past Gray New-Gloucester’s Nick McCann, left and Kyle Mercier, right. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal)Cape Elizabeth’s John O’Connor, center splits the gap between Gray New-Gloucester’s Hunter Brown, left and Nick McCann, right. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal)Gray New Gloucester goalie Brannon Gilbert punches the ball away on a […]
H.S. football: Leavitt starts fast, rolls past Cape Elizabeth
Leavitt’s Camden Jordan catches a long pass Friday at Cape Elizabeth on Friday (Ben McCanna/Portland Press Herald) CAPE ELIZABETH — The Leavitt Hornets have staked their claim as the team to beat in Class C South so far this fall. Friday evening at a foggy Hannaford Field, the Hornets drove the field on Cape Elizabeth […]
At Two Lights State Park, minke whales put on unexpected show
CAPE ELIZABETH — August in Maine is usually a delight, but visitors to Two Lights State Park have been privy to an extra attraction. At least one minke whale has made the waters near the state park’s rocky shoreline a favored feeding ground this summer, and has often been spotted cruising a short distance from […]
Cape Elizabeth told parking fees at Fort Williams could bring in $400,000
CAPE ELIZABETH — The Town Council is continuing to push toward charging for parking at Fort Williams Park, despite two failed referendums on the matter. This week, the council directed the Fort Williams Park Committee to research how it could be done. The town had sent the question of implementing parking fees to referendum votes […]
Early morning fire engulfs Cape Elizabeth home
A home on Ocean House Road in Cape Elizabeth burned for hours on Tuesday morning as firefighters worked to bring it under control. The fire at 51 Ocean House Road was reported at 2:49 a.m. Firefighters said no one was home when the fire broke out, but a member of the firefighting crew went to […]
MacDonald paces Greely past Cape Elizabeth for Class B South title
Greely’s Jake MacDonald celebrates after scoring the go-ahead goal in the third period against Cape Elizabeth on Tuesday in the Class B South regional final at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Press Herald) LEWISTON — It will be a busy day Saturday in the MacDonald household. Jake MacDonald’s two goals — […]
Boys' hockey: Cape Elizabeth rallies past York in B South semifinal
York’s Andrew Bertolini tries to get a shot off as he is tripped up in front of the net Friday against Cape Elizabeth in the teams’ Class B quarterfinal at the Androscoggin bank Colisee in Lewiston. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Press Herald) LEWISTON — Phil Tarling scored a pair of goals 10 seconds apart to break […]
Cape Elizabeth student charged with terrorizing after alleged school threat
A 17-year-old student at Cape Elizabeth High School was charged with misdemeanor terrorizing after he posted a message on social media that was interpreted as a threat involving a gun, Cape Elizabeth Police Chief Neil Williams said Monday. The teen, whose name will not be released because he is a juvenile and is facing a […]
Wells edges Cape Elizabeth to repeat as B South boys' champion
Wells junior Tyler Bridge (34) blows past Cape Elizabeth senior Liam Jacobson (15) during the Class B South regional final at the Cross Insurance Arena. Wells won 40-35. (Brianna Soukup/Portland Press Herald) PORTLAND — Tyler Bridge knew Wells High teammate Matt Sherburne would make the clutch free throws in the Class B South boys’ basketball […]