The annual Bug Light Car Show featured more than 250 antique cars from all over the state.
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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Scarborough firefighters didn’t have enough water to fight Pine Point fire
The Scarborough Fire Department had to call in water trucks from other towns to put out a fire. The Maine Water Company said it will fast-track replacement.
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As Scarborough grows, new report tries to get a handle on traffic
The town has studied and organized transportation concerns, data and recommendations for the first time in about two decades.
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Report: Neighborhoods in Scarborough could see regular flooding this century, even in normal tides
The town’s Flood Vulnerability Assessment found that major flooding events could isolate residents and destroy homes and roadways.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Meet the kite enthusiasts who put on high-flying shows at Bug Light Park
Members of the Nor’Easters Kite Club have been making and flying their own kites for decades.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
What to know for South Portland’s return to school
Assistant Superintendent Johanna Price answers your back to school questions.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Scarborough school overhaul will go to referendum
What’s appearing on the ballot is $30 million less than the proposed project that was voted down in 2023.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
What to know for Scarborough’s return to school
Superintendent Diane Nadeau answers back-to-school questions.
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South Portland water main break ties up traffic
A major water main break on Broadway in South Portland early Tuesday morning is expected to cause traffic delays for at least 24 hours. At 4:09 a.m., the section of the water main between Main and Lincoln streets ruptured, causing rushing water on the road and traffic delays for morning commuters, according to South Portland […]
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Efforts to protect piping plovers on Scarborough beaches yield results
The endangered shorebird hit record numbers statewide this year.