Catherine Bart

South Portland superintendent presents state of schools

by Catherine Bart February 4, 2021February 3, 2021

Ken Kunin discussed how the district has changed and served students under the ‘new normal.’

Lithium ion battery cause of recycling center fire

by Catherine Bart February 3, 2021February 3, 2021

Officials at ecomaine ask that residents recycle and dispose of hazardous waste properly.

Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies

Kindness to Animals Week takes place in February

by Catherine Bart January 29, 2021January 25, 2021

SCARBOROUGH — Four Maine animal nonprofits are offering interactive webinars for students during Kindness to Animals Week on Feb. 16 through 19. Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk, Center for Wildlife of Cape Neddick, Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals (MSSPA) in Windham and Marine Mammals of Maine in Bath will be teaming up, […]

Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies

Scarborough schools allow for in-person athletics and activities

by Catherine Bart January 29, 2021January 25, 2021

The Maine Principals Association ruled last week that local schools can decide if in-person activities can take place.

Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies

No one injured in lithium ion battery fire at ecomaine

by Catherine Bart January 29, 2021January 25, 2021

Facility officials remind people to not dispose of such material in trash or recycling.

Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies

Scarborough council approves agreement to provide emergency housing for homeless

by Catherine Bart January 29, 2021January 25, 2021

MaineHousing will pay for hotel rooms and the nonprofit Preble Street will provide staffing.

South Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies

City council extends hardship grant program deadline

by Catherine Bart January 27, 2021January 27, 2021

The COVID-19 Hardship Small Business Grant Program still has funding available and will be extended through state of emergency orders from the governor.