South Portland faces a $4 million budget shortfall due to an inadvertent billing error, which, if corrected, would have raised taxes but is now expected to be absorbed through surplus revenues and expense reductions without impacting city services.
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 inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Mid-Winter 10 Mile Classic in Cape Elizabeth this weekend
The Mid-Winter 10 Mile Classic in Cape Elizabeth presents a challenging winter run, featuring a picturesque course, dedicated volunteers, and a strong community impact.
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Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Skillin Elementary connects cafeterias to culture and the classroom
Recently, at Waldo T. Skillin Elementary School, chef Khadija Ahmed introduced culturally diverse dishes featuring locally sourced seafood as part of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute’s Connecting Cafeterias to Culture and the Classroom project.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Scarborough Planning Board reviewed AR Building’s site plan amendment
The number EV charging stations was an area of contention.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Scarborough River dredging project nearing completion
The final stages of the dredging has focused on restoring authorized channels and anchorage to enhance navigational conditions for commercial and recreational vessels in Scarborough.
Posted inScarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Maine libraries unite in Big Conversations to combat winter loneliness
The ‘Big Conversations in 10 Short Minutes’ initiative, is meant to foster meaningful connections and have a positive impact on combating the endemic of loneliness.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Scarborough Historical Society & Museum applies for Alger Hall lease
The Scarborough Historical Society & Museum has formally applied to lease Alger Hall, seeking to address space constraints and enhance its mission of preserving Scarborough’s history by utilizing the historical venue for presentations, expanded exhibits, and community engagement. The Scarborough Land Trust has also requested leasing the building.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Scarborough Town Council gives initial approval to replace marijuana moratorium
Responding to persistent odor complaints and concerns raised by residents and councilors, the Scarborough Town Council approved the first reading to repeal and replace the existing marijuana moratorium.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Candidates vie for House District 122 in special election
The vote is scheduled for Tuesday, March 5.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Cape Elizabeth community invited to building forum
Residents are invited to a public forum on Feb. 1 at Cape Elizabeth Town Hall, where the School Building Advisory Committee, in collaboration with Harriman Architects, will unveil seven conceptual design options for the town’s schools.