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South Portland to start hybrid school year next month

by Sean Murphy August 5, 2020August 6, 2020

The school board voted 6-1 to start the year in a part distance-learning, part in-person format.

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Pandemic brews stormy weather for local lobstermen

by Sean Murphy August 5, 2020August 6, 2020

The economic fallout from plummeting demand and prices is producing the worst conditions local lobster fishermen have seen in years, and the peak season is only just beginning.

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The Downs begins new residential stage of development

by Sean Murphy August 5, 2020August 6, 2020

The Scarborough Planning Board recently approved a new 23-lot subdivision, the first of several new residential projects that are the latest in the ongoing development of The Downs area.

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Cape Elizabeth names new public works director

by Sean Murphy July 31, 2020July 29, 2020

CAPE ELIZABETH — Falmouth Public Works Director Jay Reynolds will be the new supervisor of public works in Cape Elizabeth, according to Town Manager Matthew Sturgis. “We’re overjoyed to have Jay come on board,” Sturgis said. “He’s just fantastic.” The Town Council confirmed Reynolds’ hiring on July 20 and he is expected to start Aug. […]

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Cape green-lights new solar panel project

by Sean Murphy July 30, 2020July 30, 2020

The array will provide more than three-quarters of the municipality’s electrical needs, and save the town $900,000 over the lifetime of the project.

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Scarborough Town Hall resumes normal hours

July 30, 2020

SCARBOROUGH—The Scarborough Town Hall returned to regular business hours on July 27. The town was operating on reduced hours as a cost-saving measure, with municipal employees working reduced weekly hours. Municipal employees have resumed working normal hours, according to a statement from the town. The offices are open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 […]

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Cape veterans monument to move to new town green

July 29, 2020July 30, 2020

CAPE ELIZABETH—The Cape Elizabeth Town Council has voted unanimously to relocate the town’s veterans monument to the new village green. The council made the decision at the recommendation of the planning board. The site is next to Town Hall, where the village green is being built. The new site will also include a new flagpole. […]