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Falmouth council explores workforce housing

by Rachel Vitello October 4, 2022

An early proposal suggests using a town-owned site behind the police station for more affordable residences.

by Devin Gifford October 4, 2022

Families can read a children’s book at stations posted along a path behind the North Yarmouth Community Center.

Ephraim Smith’s grave is one 10 in Maine that this month will be commemorated by the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.

The South Portland City Council will extend the eviction moratorium while it continues to work on a with a rent stabilization ordinance.

The city’s Climate Action Commission will begin a series of discussions for residents Oct. 4.

The Brunswick Library aimed to make this year’s Banned Books Week “louder” in response to a rise in censorship over the last couple years.

by Rachel Vitello September 27, 2022September 28, 2022

The new bridge on U.S. 1 over the Cousins River will include a lane for pedestrians and bicyclists.

The Opportunity Alliance is assisting those now sheltered at the Scarborough Comfort Inn but it is unclear where the displaced people will go.

Of 252 fledglings in Maine this year, 39 were from nests on Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth beaches.

Some councilors were surprised to be voting on an amendment to the town’s growth management ordinance rather than on an exemption request.