Scarborough Planning Board reconsiders the project to include a two-family residence and live-work townhomes.
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.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Positive site plan review for Crossroads Holdings’ Downs multi-family development
Crossroads Holdings’ 60-unit multi-family development in Downs town center, featuring four 15-unit buildings, underwent a positive site plan review by the Scarborough Planning Board.
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Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
South Portland City Council votes to repeal Energy and Water Benchmarking Ordinance
The council approved the repeal, citing challenges in implementation.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Scarborough residents shape future community center activities through public input
The debate in Scarborough revolves around the proposed $40 million community center, with proponents, represented by the Ad Hoc Committee, emphasizing the need for community input to shape a multi-generational hub, while opponents, represented by the Smart Taxes group, express concerns about the project’s cost and timing in the aftermath of a recent mega-school referendum defeat.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Record-breaking year for South Portland Toy Drive
The South Portland Toy Drive achieved record-breaking success, providing gifts to 480 children.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Women’s Walk event promotes safety in outdoor exploration
The Scarborough Land Trust’s Women’s Walk event on Dec. 17 at Pleasant Hill Preserve aims to address the discomfort women may feel walking alone on trails.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Scarborough young runner secured spot in Junior Olympic National Championships
Scarborough’s 10-year-old runner, Parker Mateja, progresses from local victories to the national stage, securing a spot in the USATF Junior Olympic Cross Country National Championships in Louisville, Kentucky.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Collective Motion Arts Center presents “Bah Humbug!”, a dance extravaganza inspired by Dickens’ Classic
Collective Motion Arts Center in Southern Maine brings the holiday spirit to life through a unique dance production, “Bah Humbug!,” blending various choreography styles, large puppets, and custom-made costumes to retell Charles Dickens’ classic ‘A Christmas Carol.’
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Scarborough Town Council approves credit enhancement agreement for 3iHoME/POAH Affordable Housing Project
The Scarborough Town Council approved CEA for a project to provide accessible housing.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
South Portland Historical Society welcomes cemetery historian Ron Romano
Ron Romano, a cemetery historian and author of four cemetery-themed books, visited the South Portland Historical Society on Dec. 10, offering a detailed exploration of the fascinating world of cemetery symbols, materials, and landscapes in southern Maine.