The council voted 5-2 to send the school district’s $26.3 million budget to voters, but not before making clear its displeasure with the potential impact to the tax rate.
Sean Murphy
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COVID-19 behind Cape school budget increase
School Superintendent Donna Wolfrom noted that opening schools this fall with be “costly.”
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Election 2020: Veteran politicians seek Democratic nod for Cape House seat
Former State Rep. Kimberly Monaghan and State Sen. Rebecca Millett are seeking the nomination for the Cape Elizabeth seat.
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Local libraries ‘checking out’ an online prescence
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, shuttered libraries are maintaining strong connections with their communities, young and old.
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In South Portland: An emotional but peaceful march for black lives
On Wednesday, a handful of high school students in South Portland set up a group on social media to stage a protest march. A day later, hundreds of people joined them.
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South Portland Police Beat: May 26-June 1
Arrests: 5/17 at 6:26 p.m. Shane Erskine, 20, of South Portland, was arrested on Market Street by Officer Anthony Verville on a charge of domestic violence assault. 5/19 at 9:06 p.m. David Le Bryer, 26, of Portland, was arrested on Maine Mall Road by Officer Ryan Le on a charge of violating conditions of release. 5/20 […]
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Pipeline project negatively impacts Knightville businesses now reopening
Business owners in South Portland’s Knightville neighborhood are upset at a road work project that is making economic difficulties from the coronavirus even worse.
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Cape Elizabeth partially opens offices
CAPE ELIZABETH — The town of Cape Elizabeth has partially re-opened municipal offices as of June 1. According to Town Manager Matthew Sturgis, in-person service is available by appointment only from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday in the tax office and offices of the town clerk, assessor, code enforcement, planning, and the […]
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So. Portland Fire Department issues re-opening guidelines
SOUTH PORTLAND — The South Portland Fire Department issued some safety reminders this week to all businesses working to reopen after closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. “It is important for businesses to remember that they must follow all existing fire codes, while accounting for social distancing,” the department said in a release. The department […]
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South Portland Land Trust celebrates National Trails Day
SOUTH PORTLAND – The South Portland Land Trust is unveiling a new map and brochure of five trails that are located in the west end of SoPo on Saturday, June 6, just in time for National Trails Day. “Now more than ever, trails and open space are critical to the mental and physical well-being of […]