The Town Council must give the school project final approval by Sept. 6 to place it on the November ballot.
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Cape plans workshop on Gull Crest as affordable housing site
A report said a potential parcel at the town recreation fields is “feasible but challenging.”
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Tipton resigns from South Portland school board to run for city council
South Portland Board of Education member Elyse Tipton has resigned to run for the District 5 City Council seat this November. Her resignation takes effect Nov. 1. As of Thursday, she had yet to file nomination papers as a council candidate. The deadline for all candidates to file is Sept. 8. Tipton, who has served […]
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Towns donating toward regional effort to house asylum seekers
The early financial contributions will go toward “catalyzing and supporting” a transitional housing project spearheaded by GPCOG.
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After years of advocacy, rail trail will link Standish-Fryeburg
The Mountain Division Trail Alliance has approval to connect existing portions of the trail in Windham and Fryeburg, with the ultimate goal of a continuous off-road path from Portland to Mount Washington Valley in New Hampshire.
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Cambodian community launches fundraiser for center, temple in Westbrook
Watt Samaki Temple, now in Buxton, and Khmer Maine are partnering on a two-phase project that includes a cultural center, monks’ residence, traditional temple and worship hall.
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Purchase option falls through on Downs site for new Scarborough school
The Downs requested additional terms and conditions that were “unfavorable” to the town, the town manager says.
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South Portland’s Art in the Park a show of support for area artists
South Portland’s 43rd annual Art in the Park will be held Saturday, a show that artists say they have come to rely on for inspiration, community and support. “I did my first Art in the Park show in 2013 and it was pivotal in my development as an artist,” said Julie Bernier of South Portland. […]
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Scarborough’s Summerfest celebrates in-person connection
The Aug. 18 event features country band 12/OC, fireworks, food and fun for all.
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Land trust and Georgetown work to restore Swett Marsh
Water in the marsh, which filters into the Kennebec River and then the Gulf of Maine, hasn’t been flowing or draining correctly for hundreds of years.