Nominations are being accepted for Freeport’s Citizen of the Year Award, which honors those who have contributed positively to Freeport, the well-being of residents and the town’s reputation. Nominees must be a Freeport resident or community group. Town employees are not eligible. The Special Project Committee collect the nominations and make its recommendations to the […]
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Falmouth seeks residents for Climate Action Committee
Nine members are needed for Falmouth’s new Climate Action Planning Committee. The volunteer committee will help guide the town’s Climate Action Plan, which commits the town to cutting back on energy use and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2% annually. Specifically, the town is looking for residents who work in fields such as housing, development, […]
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Scarborough appoints interim principal for Pleasant Hill School
The Scarborough Board of Education has appointed Brem Stoner, assistant principal at Wentworth School, as the interim principal at Pleasant Hill Primary School. Stoner will replace former Pleasant Hill Principal Jessica Steele, who resigned to become principal of a Westbrook elementary school. Until Stoner can fully transition to Pleasant Hill, Joanne Sizemore will continue as […]
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South Portland library holds balance, fall prevention workshops
The South Portland Public Library is holding a series of A Matter of Balance workshops to help those concerned about their balance and falling. The workshops will include instruction on changes to make at home to reduce the risk of falls along with exercises to increase strength and balance. Workshops will be held in the […]
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Nominations accepted for annual business awards in South Portland
Nominations are due by Nov. 9 for South Portland’s annual Business & Economic Development Awards. The categories are New Business Leader of the Year, Business Leader of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Business of the Year, Santo “Sam” DiPietro Community Impact Award and SoPo Sustainability Award. The South Portland Economic Development Committee awards […]
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Three residents needed to serve on South Portland City Facilities Planning Committee
South Portland’s newly formed City Facilities Planning Committee is looking for three resident members. The ad hoc committee’s purpose is to study the needs and future needs of the main library, City Hall, and fire and police facilities and recommend options that consider city-owned and to-be-acquired land and buildings. The other nine members of the […]
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South Portland Police Department to hold medication collection Oct. 23
The South Portland Police Department will hold its semi-annual medication collection drive Oct. 23. The purpose is of the drive to prevent residents from flushing unused, unwanted or outdated medications that can be harmful to the environment. In addition, properly disposing of the medications keeps them out of the hands of children and prevents unintentional […]
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City looking for ‘perfect tree’ for Monument Square
Portland Downtown and the city of Portland are seeking the next “perfect tree” to be set-up and decorated in Monument Square for the holidays. The ideal tree, according to the city, will be an evergreen, spruce or fir that is 45 to 60 feet tall and free from power lines and other obstructions that would […]
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Curbside leaf collection in Portland begins this month
Curbside leaf collection in Portland will take place Oct. 25 through Nov. 19. Yard waste only – no rocks, sticks or dirt – in biodegradable bags should be on the curb by 6:30 a.m. on the day of a resident’s usual trash and recyclable collection.
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In-person absentee voting now available in Portland
In-person absentee voting is now available through Oct. 28 in the Clifford Richardson Room, Room 24 (basement level) of Portland City Hall. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with the exception of Oct. 28, when the city clerk’s office will remain open until 7 p.m. Members of the public must enter […]