As the number of people in the region struggling with housing costs continues to rise, South Portland joins a larger effort to tackle the issue head-on.

Residents are encouraged to attend an Oct. 2 meeting to learn more about the locations being proposed.

The National Science Foundation awarded $20 million to the University of Maine and Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Science to conduct marine research.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, four solar-powered units and donated supplies make their way south.

At workshop Sept. 17, city councilors discussed the $30 million project to mitigate the negative effects sediment buildup has had on the working waterfronts in both the city and Portland. 

The city will re-purpose $30,000 from the fiscal year 2020 Waterfront Master Plan in order to cover the cost of a facilitator and other small costs.

Officials are drafting rules and regulations to consider at a council workshop at an undetermined date.