The goal of the project is to look for areas for new housing, housing density and to “clean up” the city’s outdated zoning code, officials say.
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Bath artist donates work for holiday card fundraiser
Former Morse High School teacher Sandy Crabtree says the Pine Tree Society’s work for children and adults with disabilities inspires her and other artists.
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Christmas tree shortage leaves some nonprofits out on a limb
Some have had to forgo their annual fundraising tree sales, but others have secured stock.
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Yarmouth joins initiative to keep textiles out of landfills
Clothing and shoe recycling drop boxes are becoming more available in the state.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth plans to return to voters with another school plan next year
School Board members and town councilors agree that better communication about the project and more collaboration is needed to secure residents’ approval for new elementary and middle schools.
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South Portland votes against contributing funding to asylum-seeker housing
Among the reasons for denying the funding is that there is no guarantee the Portland project would house asylum seekers now living in South Portland, councilors say.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Scarborough Community Thanksgiving returning in-person next week
There’s room for 400 at the table starting at 11 a.m. Thanksgiving day.
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Midcoast Youth Center looking for downtown hub
A new space would serve 16- to 24-year-olds in the MYC’s new workforce development program.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
SAD 51 to discuss moving forward after failed school vote
Short-term solutions to overcrowding in Cumberland-North Yarmouth schools will be the immediate focus, the superintendent says.
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Memorial basketball courts a community effort, grateful Falmouth family says
The family of Ryan Rogers, who died in April 2021, dedicate a renewed basketball court at Huston School Park to his legacy.