Some South Portland voters and most in Cape Elizabeth will have a primary race for House candidates on their ballots in the June 11 election. In South Portland, Michael Pock and Patricia von Schaumburg are vying to be the Republican candidate for the House District 122 seat. The winner will face Democrat Matthew Beck in […]
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Cape Elizabeth school board requests school plan compromise
The board rejects two proposals from an advisory committee and wants a new middle school with upgrades at the others.
From ballet to beets: Former dancer running new farm in South Portland
For Daniela Aldrich, dancing and farming have certain similarities: performance and connection.
South Portland, Cape Elizabeth plan parades, events to mark Memorial Day
Parades and ceremonies will be held Monday.
Scarborough harbor master coasting into retirement
Gene O’Neill, also the marine resource officer for Cape Elizabeth, will go part time before fully retiring.
South Portland comprehensive plan update: ‘What we want and how to get there’
The city is holding community sessions for residents’ input on topics that range from public services and infrastructure to climate change resilience.
Family of five has new home in South Portland: ‘What more can you ask for?’
A mother of four celebrates her new Habitat for Humanity house, one of six being built at a site near Rigby Yard.
A Window on the Past: Gideon Burbank, veteran and longtime resident of the Willard neighborhood
We covered Ezekiel Wescott last week, captain of Company I of the 25th Maine Volunteer Infantry. Let’s take a look this week at local resident Gideon Burbank, who served in Wescott’s company during the Civil War. Gideon Hatch Burbank was born in Hiram, Maine, in 1825 or 1826, the son of Israel and Rhoda Hatch […]
South Portland Human Rights Commission retains its funding
Residents turn out to defend the commission’s work and funding at a council workshop where potential budget cuts were on the table.
Cape Elizabeth School Board to consider plan to renovate, not build
The School Building Advisory Committee voted 5-4 to recommend additions and renovations at the elementary and middle schools at a cost of $77.3 million to $85.5 million.