Scarborough student nominated to US Naval Academy Congresswoman Chellie Pingree announced that Lucas N. Wright of Scarborough has accepted an offer to attend the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Pingree nominated Wright to the Academy in December. “I want to attend the Naval Academy because I realize that it will make me the […]
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Fast-growing Wex reports record revenue of $1.72 billion for 2019
The Portland-based payment processing company reported revenue growth of 15% from a year earlier.
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Rally provides shot in the arm for local fuel assistance effort
With donations still coming in, Project G.R.A.C.E. has raised more than $15,000 for its fuel assistance program.
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Southern Meetings: Feb. 14-21
Cape Elizabeth Wed. 2/19 5:30 p.m. Community Services Committee CC Thur. 2/20 6:30 p.m. Energy Committee TH Thur. 2/20 6:30 p.m. Thomas Memorial Library Committee TML Scarborough Tues. 2/18 8:15 a.m. Senior Advisory Committee MB Tues. 2/18 6:30 p.m. Planning Board MB Wed. 2/19 7 p.m. Town Council MB Thur. 2/20 4 p.m. Ordinance Committee […]
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State council, residents ready to take action on climate change
As a trustee with Maine Audubon, I was pleased to attend the Maine Climate Council meeting at the Augusta Civic Center on Feb. 5. A panel of over 30 policy, climate and environmental experts and stakeholders reported back on what the working groups have accomplished in the past few months and began discussions about actions […]
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Scholarship available from Portland Water District
PORTLAND — The deadline to apply for Portland Water District’s Joseph A. DiPietro Scholarship is March 15. The $1,500 scholarship is for students in communities served by the Portland Water District who are pursuing careers in water/wastewater treatment technology, HVAC, electrical, automation technology, instrumentation, plumbing, pipefitting, fire science, environmental studies, applied sciences, engineering, public administration […]
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Contractor charged with manslaughter in worker’s death could go to jail for bail violations, judge warns
Shawn Purvis, who is facing criminal charges for a worker’s death on a roofing job in 2018, was in court Wednesday for a hearing about his alleged bail violations.
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Southern Meetings: Feb. 7-14
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 2/10 7 p.m. Town Council TH Tues. 2/11 6:30 p.m. School Board TH Thur. 2/13 6 p.m. Fort Williams Park Committee CECC Scarborough Mon. 2/10 7 p.m. Conservation Commission MB Tues. 2/11 8:30 a.m. Rules & Policies Committee MB Tues. 2/11 5:30 p.m. Coastal Waters and Harbor Committee MB Tues. 2/11 6:30 […]
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With ‘significant success’ area communities plan to continue recycling outreach
An eight-week pilot program led to a reduction in recycling load contamination rates, along with cost savings.
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Salt Pump challenges community to adult bouldering competition
The Feb. 8 Clampdown begins at noon and includes an afternoon of climbing before the finals at 5 p.m.