The Cape Elizabeth library hosted its inaugural whale-themed family discovery program. A follow-up event with the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is planned for Jan. 27.
Rebecca Richard
Staff Writer
Rebecca Richard is a reporter for the Franklin Journal. She graduated from the University of Maine after studying literature and writing. She is a small business owner, wife of 32 years and mom of eight children. Rebecca was born in Florida, but has been in Maine for over 10 years, and in New England since her teen years.
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Willard Beach’s legacy, artistic tribute, and community resilience
South Portland’s fishing shacks at Willard Beach were swept away in recent storm, prompting community unity, a fundraiser by artist Julie Bernier, and planning for recovery.
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Empowering kids through baking in Scarborough
Kids learning the magic of baking at MePowered Pastries in Scarborough.
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Navigating parenthood through the lens of neuroscience
In ‘Mother Brain,’ health and science journalist Chelsea Conaboy explores the profound neurobiological adaptations of parenthood at the Scarborough Public Library Jan. 25.
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Scarborough Ordinance Committee tackles odor challenges of marijuana cultivation facilities
Some residents of Pine Point and the Pleasant Hill neighborhood have lodged odor complaints about marijuana cultivation facilities operating near them.
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Author Mary Morton Cowan presents on Maine’s logging heritage
Author Mary Morton Cowan will unravel the history of Maine’s logging heritage, from colonial times to the early 20th century, in a presentation at the Scarborough Publish Libray on Feb. 4.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Special election set for House District 122 in South Portland
Governor Janet Mills declared a vacancy, leading to a scheduled special election on March 5, following the death of Lois Galgay Reckitt.
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South Portland City Council met to discuss transitional housing at Howard Johnsons
During a recent city council meeting, representatives from Maine State Housing, Catholic Charities, and Prosperity Maine discussed the progress of the transitional housing. The initiative aims to provide wraparound services for asylum seekers, with a deadline of June 30, 2024, to find alternative housing for the remaining 190 individuals.
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Nature themes blossom at South Portland Library
The library’s upcoming nature events, guided by Park Ranger Sydney, offer a blend of story time, interactive activities, and the Winter Reading Program.
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Scarborough Community Survey unveils areas of dissatisfaction
According to the survey, residents are dissatisfied with the pace of residential development, lack of affordable housing, and the perceived quality of town leadership.