SOUTH PORTLAND — Property owners may now ask the city to install a new street light or request that a street light be dimmed or turned off completely. Following a new street light policy adopted earlier this month, Public Works staff will evaluate all requests under a strict set of standards. See the city website […]
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Cape Elizabeth library celebrates 100th anniversary
CAPE ELIZABETH — Thomas Memorial Library is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a special art exhibit inspired by the question, “What does the library mean to you?” An artists reception and singalong with Jud Caswell will be held at the library at 6 Scott Dyer Road from 1:30-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, when over 100 […]
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South Portland library offers talk on animal neighbors
SOUTH PORTLAND — The South Portland Public Library will host a presentation by the Center For Wildlife on “Our Animal Neighbors.” The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 at the main branch, 482 Broadway. t’s not uncommon for Maine residents to come upon […]
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So. Portland Winterfest starts with breakfast, ends with fireworks
SOUTH PORTLAND — Winterfest will be celebrated in multiple locations across the city on Saturday, Feb. 1. The family-friendly event includes a variety of activities, starting with a pancake breakfast at the Community Center, from 8-10:30 a.m., and ending with a fireworks show at 6:30 p.m. at the Wainwright Farms Recreation Complex off Highland Avenue. […]
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City officials to attend opioid misuse, addiction workshop
PORTLAND — The Greater Portland Council of Governments and the city will offer a workshop this week for appointed and elected municipal leaders on how to address addiction and opioid misuse in the city. According to the city, the event, which will take place Thursday, Jan. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Casco Bay […]
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Rowe School in Yarmouth offers family skate
YARMOUTH — Rowe School in Yarmouth is hosting a family skate event at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at Blake Skating Pond off Main Street. All Rowe School families are invited to enjoy an afternoon of ice skating, cocoa, and conversation in the warming hut. All children must be accompanied by an adult and siblings […]
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Maine Preservation, Yarmouth brewery co-host ‘Beams & Brews’
YARMOUTH — Maine Preservation and Brickyard Hollow in Yarmouth are offering a special event called “Beams & Brews” at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. Scott Hanson and David Clough talk about their new book, “Restoring your Historic House: A Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners,” and the brewery will donate 5% of the night’s profits to Maine […]
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Freeport Republicans to caucus, elect delegates
FREEPORT — The Freeport Republican Committee will hold its biennial caucus at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Masonic Lodge on Mallet Drive. New voter registration begins at 9:30 a.m. During the caucus, delegates will be elected to the State Convention and the Cumberland County Republican Committee, and the group will organize ahead of […]
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Falmouth holds forum on short-term rentals
FALMOUTH — The town will host a public forum on short-term rentals at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 at Town Hall, 271 Falmouth Road. Town staff will review their findings on the short-term rental landscape in Falmouth, ordinance development in other municipalities, and policy considerations. The public is encouraged to join this initial conversation and […]
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So. Portland seniors can apply for property tax break
SOUTH PORTLAND — Eligible seniors age 68 and older who pay a good portion of their income for housing can apply for the city’s tax assistance program online at southportland.org or in person at City Hall. Seniors will need to provide a signed copy of their 2019 Form 1040ME, including Schedule PTFC. The application deadline […]