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Parks and Recreation Month of events to be held
Scarborough Community Services is hosting a month of events this July in celebration of National Parks and Recreation Month, something the town has done since 2019. This year’s theme is “Where Community Grows.” Scarborough partnered with Martin’s Point Health Care to offer the events to the community. Events include Zumba, a cornhole tournament, yoga, trails, […]
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Scarborough approves GMO amendments
The GMO amendments went into effect on July 1.
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Representative advances bill limiting tenant application fees
Maine joins Vermont and Massachusetts among New England states setting restrictions on application fees.
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Howard Johnson hotel to be run as shelter by state
The state is to fund a transitional housing shelter at the Howard Johnson hotel in South Portland operated by MaineHousing. The state will fund Catholic Charities to provide social services and reimburse general assistance costs up to $65,000, and pay $135,000 if needed to reimburse the city for ambulance costs and to hire a temporary health specialist.
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South Portland passes resolution against nuclear weapons and war
The resolve calls on the U.S. government to be a leader in preventing the use of nuclear weapons.
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Cape Elizabeth runaway ram captured
A runaway ram in Cape Elizabeth has been found. The ram escaped on June 11 during relocation from Richmond Island to the mainland. The ram bolted from Ram Island Farm. He was seen in Cape Elizabeth neighborhoods and near Two Lights State Park and Crescent Beach State Park. The ram is one of a herd […]
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South Portland skatepark holds grand opening
The South Portland skatepark held a special grand opening on national “Go Skateboarding Day,” June 21. The skatepark is the first in South Portland and is located directly across from the South Portland Community Center at 21 Nelson Road. The ceremony featured a ribbon cutting, live music, food truck, mini skate competition, and giveaways. Mayor […]
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4th annual Youth Triathlon held in honor of Nathan Savage
On June 25, South Portland Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Department held the fourth annual Youth Triathlon in honor of Nathan Savage. Savage was a South Portland resident who passed away in 2016. He was training for the Lake Placid Ironman as a way to celebrate his 40th birthday. Savage rode 100 miles around Mount Desert […]
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Evergreen Credit Union to open Scarborough branch
Evergreen Credit Union broke ground on June 19.