January’s storm surge and extreme flooding, May’s warmer temperatures, July’s extreme heat — it’s no doubt that South Portland and surrounding communities in Maine are seeing major impacts of climate change. Beyond the visible impacts we’ve experienced, there are many unseen impacts of climate change, which include longer allergy seasons, spread of disease, food insecurity, […]
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Upgrades proposed for high-crash Cape Elizabeth intersection
Options to be voted on by the Town Council Sept. 9 include a roundabout or sharper corners.
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Annual car show at Bug Light Park set for Sept. 4
The annual show is free to attend, and free to enter a car.
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Over a million motorists expected this Labor Day weekend
The Maine Turnpike Authority estimates over a million drivers will be on the highways between Friday and Monday.
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South Portland revaluation prompts outcry
The majority of residents’ property taxes will be going up with the projected revaluation.
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33-unit senior housing development proposed in Cape Elizabeth town center
The development would require zoning amendments and the council voted unanimously to send the matter to the Planning Board for review.
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Cape Elizabeth to analyze parking near Cliff House Beach
Local residents have had long-standing traffic and safety concerns in the area while some beachgoers have argued parking restrictions would limit public access to the beach.
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Teens tune in for car care basics
Prince Memorial Library hosted a car maintenance session for teens, taught by a local auto professional.
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A Window on the Past: The Inness family of South Portland and their longtime Inness Photo Service
We take a look this week at the Inness family that lived in South Portland and ran their popular Inness Photo Service business in our Knightville/Mill Creek neighborhood for over 60 years. The founder of the company, Edwin L. Inness, was the son of Everett and Alice Inness, and was named after his grandfather, Captain […]