Zoning ordinances must be reexamined to allow for such facilities in the city, and councilors say they are open to exploring that option.
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Cape Elizabeth School Board plans special meeting on new, ‘unvetted’ bond proposal
Some councilors and residents say the council chairman’s timing of a vote on his proposal was an attempt to undermine the school board’s proposed $89.9 million school project.
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A Window on the Past: From Skunk Hill to Thornton Heights
The area in South Portland that is now known as Thornton Heights was known in the 1800s as Skunk Hill or Skunk’s Hill. While we’ve never seen any written documentation about how Skunk Hill changed its name, it would appear that the Portland Country Club may have been the instigator. The changeover in the name […]
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A Q&A with Jessica Hughes, South Portland’s new city clerk
She says the role of supporting a community and connecting residents to their local government “is exactly where I’m meant to be.”
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Congolese hip-hop artist makes U.S. debut Friday in Portland
Marcel Kombo, aka Mister Trecy, will perform as part of the free African Summer Concert Series.
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Local parents’ pushback against smartphones picks up speed
The Turn the Tide Coalition, with members from throughout Cumberland County, seeks to put an end to phone-centered childhoods and get kids thinking creatively, playing and interacting again.
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Meow Lounge in Westbrook celebrates one year and 258 cat adoptions
The business finds homes for rescue cats from across the state, hosts community events with cats and sells cat-related goods made by local artists.
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A Window on the Past: Summer in Maine Auction, annual Classic Car Show benefit South Portland Historical Society
The Summer in Maine Auction, featuring some of the best that Maine has to offer, is now open for bidding at the South Portland Historical Society’s museum at Bug Light Park. Bids will be accepted every day until the auction closes on the Fourth of July. We hope you’ll come down and check out the […]
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Our Sustainable City: Summer sustainability programs and events
The summer is in full swing and so are several South Portland Sustainability programs. We have a few program updates and upcoming events to share. 2024 Resilient Yards 2024 Resilient Yards is the follow-up to the inaugural 100 Resilient Yards program launched last spring. This year, we selected 95 yards to receive either a native […]
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Cape Elizabeth ice arena group hopes to raise funds for future plans
The group is hoping to purchase a chiller and put a roof over the temporary rink.