Two dozen flags flew at Bug Light Park to raise awareness about threats to public lands.
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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South Portland plans to replace Pearl Street Pump Station
South Portland’s wastewater infrastructure — like many towns in the state — is in dire need of an upgrade. The resulting project could double sewer rates.
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Scarborough 5K will benefit South Portland Food Cupboard
For the 15th year, the Knights of Columbus 5K will fill the streets of Scarborough.
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Proposed South Portland low-income housing development tries to win points
In an increasingly competitive process, one point may make the difference between an affordable housing project receiving a low-income housing tax credit or not.
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South Portland could see a variety of mobile vendors — not just food trucks
Proposed zoning ordinance changes would make it easier for mobile businesses to open.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
InterMed breaks ground on Scarborough medical mall
A ‘one-stop shop’ with urgent care, imaging and surgery finds its home at The Downs.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
South Portland School Department’s interim superintendent takes over amid turbulence
A week into the job, George Entwistle talks delegation and strategic planning.
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Scarborough’s Summerfest returns with a twist
For the first time, Scarborough’s biggest town event will feature a children’s market.
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Cape Elizabeth Land Trust celebrates 40 years of conservation
Founders and early leaders reminisce on the beginning and the growth of the trust.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
South Portland’s 45th Art in the Park returns on Saturday
170 artists will show their work at Mill Creek Park.