Michael McGovern, town manager in Cape Elizabeth from 1985 to 2016, will fill in until a permanent manager is hired.
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A Window on the Past: Early history of Anthoine Street, Anthoine family
It can be very interesting to look at South Portland’s neighborhoods on the 1871 F.W. Beers & Co. atlas. Of course, our community was known as Cape Elizabeth back then and, in view of the early homesteads, it’s easy to see how some of our streets got their names. Let’s take a look at Daniel […]
Single moms receive support for their families through trust
Project Home Trust provides the women with a monthly payment.
A Window on the Past: The Drs. John D. Buzzell, father and son
If you look at the old F.W. Beers atlas from 1871, you can see how the name “Buzzell’s Hill” covers the area of upper Scamman Street, where it intersects with Highland Avenue. While we’ve known that Buzzell’s Hill was named for Dr. John D. Buzzell, who had a large home on Highland Avenue, knowing exactly […]
South Portland budget proposal carries 6.1% tax increase
The increase is due in large part to an accounting error in this year’s municipal budget that resulted in a $4 million shortfall.
‘A dream come true’: Good Table reopens in Cape Elizabeth
Head chef Matt Ginn says he’ll uphold the restaurant’s tradition of being family-friendly.
Monster of a musical comedy opens at Lyric Music Theater
Lyric Music Theater is presenting an adaptation of Mel Brooks’ ‘Young Frankenstein,’ blending iconic humor with theatrical flair and fostering inclusivity in Southern Maine’s vibrant cultural scene.
Cape Elizabeth not rushing to hire new town manager
The Town Council will appoint an interim manager and take its time in finding a replacement for Matt Sturgis, who has been hired as town manager in Cumberland.
Maine Big Night is protecting amphibians through community science
Maine Big Night, a community science initiative led by Greg LeClair and supported by organizations like the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust and Thomas Memorial Library, mobilizes volunteers to protect amphibians during their annual migration, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts amidst increasing threats to their survival.
Checking for Charity fundraiser scheduled for March 24
The South Portland Professional Firefighters IAFF L1476 announced that its annual fundraising ice hockey event, Checking for Charity, will take place Sunday, March 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Troubh Ice Arena in Portland. The event will feature special guest, Boston Bruins anthem singer, Todd Angilly. The first of three games is the […]