The Falmouth Town Council votes to solicit proposals for a development on Marshall Drive.
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Wildlife biologist seeks input on whether there’s too many deer on Cousins Island
Some residents are concerned they’re seeing more deer than usual, and a listening session next week will help a state wildlife biologist determine if there is a problem and its extent.
Donations pour in for scholarship to honor Yarmouth tennis coach
Longtime coach and teacher Bill Shardlow “would be very honored,” says his twin brother Wilbur Shardlow.
Book Fairy early literacy project spreading its wings
Pam Leo’s 5-year-old nonprofit is getting books into the hands of children and their parents around Greater Portland.
Boys and Girls Club members find representation in Black History Month art contest
The public is encouraged to vote in the online contest, which gives club members the opportunity to explore and set career goals for their own futures.
Scarborough superintendent leaving for new job at close of school year
Geoff Bruno has submitted his resignation to accept a job in Massachusetts.
Report in hand, Cape Elizabeth council takes reins on affordable housing
Councilors will begin work to set goals and enact strategies to meet them based on the housing committee’s recommendations.
South Portland council paves way for 80-unit apartment building, possibly with homeless shelter
The council gives preliminary approval to a zoning change that would allow the owners of the Howard Johnson hotel in Thornton Heights to build a five-story residential building nearby with the option of contracting space out for use as a shelter.
Design for new school on Greely campus includes flexibility to expand in future
Six classrooms could be added to the 2-story, 70,000-square-foot building if student population projections bear out, designers tell the SAD 51 board this week.
Our Place priced out of finding space in East Bayside neighborhood it serves
Our Place Youth and Family Services wants to be closer to its clients, but has had a hard time finding a spot in the gentrifying area.