A grant will bring in a new refrigeration unit, supporting longer hours, pre-order pickups and more fresh produce for families in need.
Dana Richie
Staff Writer
Dana Richie is a community reporter covering South Portland, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth. Originally from Atlanta, she fell in love with the landscape and quirks of coastal New England while completing her undergraduate degree in History at Brown University, where she also wrote for the Brown Daily Herald and Brown Alumni Magazine. Her stories about Providence and Rhode Island also appeared in The Boston Globe, Rhode Island Monthly, Ocean State Stories and more. Now, she’s eager to explore the communities and stories of southern Maine. When she’s not hunting for stories, she can be found playing ultimate frisbee, searching for sea glass and reading a book on the beach.
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New monument to honor historic Scarborough racetrack
Warren Hamilton Jr., the grandson of Jim “J.B.” McConnell, designed a monument to Beech Ridge Motor Speedway.
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Meet the candidates on the ballot in South Portland
In November, residents will vote to fill City Council and school board positions.
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Westbrook administrator plans to resign
Beginning in January, Jerre Bryant will transition from city administrator to interim director of economic and community development, a temporary part-time position.
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Scarborough assistant principal remembered as dedicated coach, friend after fatal car crash
Jacob Brown, 34, a former hockey standout for Lewiston, died Saturday night in a wreck that police said occurred after he drove off from a traffic stop.
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Bacteria found at Willard Beach is confirmed to come from humans
Willard Beach is an impaired beach. South Portland’s Water Resource Protection department is working to address sources of bacteria that end up in the ocean.
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Portland Rugby Club will finally have a home — in Scarborough
Southern Maine’s first dedicated rugby pitch should be playable by next spring.
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Cape Elizabeth prepares to combat climate change
After two years of studies, workshops and surveys, the Town Council approved a climate action plan.
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Scarborough’s Dunstan tax increment financing district is killed
The Town Council votes to shut down proposed development district.
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Cape Elizabeth will soon be home to a solar field
The 6.5-acre parcel on the capped landfill will feature 2,796 solar modules. Construction could begin as early as this fall.