Mayo Street Arts will present a showcase of youth dance groups in Portland from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 5. Curated by Veeva Banga, the event will feature performances in a variety of styles, such as hip hop, modern, Afrobeats and ballet. The Portland Arts and Technology High School Dance Group will make a guest appearance. Admission […]
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Library launches ‘Let’s Talk Scarborough’ series
The Scarborough Public Library will be hold its first “Let’s Talk Scarborough” event at 4 p.m. Feb. 1 via Zoom. An interview with new Scarborough Police Chief Mark Holmquist will kick off the series, which is intended to offer opportunities for residents to hear from and ask questions of town officials. After the interview Tuesday, […]
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No takers to conduct Cape Elizabeth affordable housing study
Cape Elizabeth’s search for a contractor to conduct its affordable housing study has been fruitless so far. A Town Council workshop scheduled for Feb. 7 will help determine the next course of action, according to Town Manager Matthew Sturgis. The council had hoped for the study to be completed before the November election, which will […]
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Betty White Challenge donations top $45,000 at Animal Refuge League
The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland has received more than $45,000 in the Betty White Challenge as of Jan. 24 The social media-fueled fundraising campaign asked donors to contribute to animal shelters and other nonprofit animal rescue groups on Jan. 17 in honor of what would have been White’s 100th birthday. White, an iconic […]
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So. Portland distributing $6.9M in grants to local organizations
South Portland organizations that are addressing the impacts of COVID-19 can learn how to apply for a share of $6.9 million in grant money at a meeting scheduled for Jan. 26. The funds are part of a $10.5 million federal grant awarded to the city through the American Rescue Plan Act. During the first distribution […]
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Volunteers sought to help shovel out SoPo seniors
Age Friendly South Portland is looking for volunteers who are willing to shovel walkways for their senior neighbors and is offering free buckets of sand to ensure those walkways are safe. To sign up to be a snow-shoveling volunteer, fill out the form at forms.gle/Cr3TWj87o7t1vnFk7. Seniors age 65 or older, or residents of any age […]
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Cousins River conservation project receives federal funding
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife was recently granted $466,356 from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program to fund the Cousins River Field and Marsh Conservation Project. The project, one of 24 in the nation to receive grants of up to $1 million, will protect 42.7 acres […]
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Falmouth residents have final chance for Visions and Values input
Falmouth’s Visions and Values project is close to the finish line. The second and final survey is available on falmouthme.org to residents now through Jan. 31. The survey includes questions topics that arose through Visions and Values process, including transportation, infrastructure, development and the environment. Future IQ, which is leading the project, is expected to […]
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Free, rapid COVID-19 testing available in Yarmouth
Free rapid tests for COVID-19 are available from 8-10 a.m. on Mondays at Yarmouth Public Works, 56 North Road. Those needing a test should print out and complete a registration form, available at bewellyarmouth.org and bring it with them to the test site. Those needing transportation or an at-home test should call (603) 252-5921. The […]
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Falmouth short-term rental registration deadline approaching
The deadline to register a short-term rental in Falmouth for this year is Feb. 18. After this year, the deadline will be Jan. 1 of each year. Registration must be renewed annually at a cost of $300. The registration is part of a short-term rental ordinance approved by the Falmouth Town Council last July. Councilor […]