South Portland’s fishing shacks at Willard Beach were swept away in recent storm, prompting community unity, a fundraiser by artist Julie Bernier, and planning for recovery.

Governor Janet Mills declared a vacancy, leading to a scheduled special election on March 5, following the death of Lois Galgay Reckitt.

During a recent city council meeting, representatives from Maine State Housing, Catholic Charities, and Prosperity Maine discussed the progress of the transitional housing. The initiative aims to provide wraparound services for asylum seekers, with a deadline of June 30, 2024, to find alternative housing for the remaining 190 individuals.

Led by Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine, the group offers community-based assistance to adoptive, foster, and kinship families.

The council, school board, and Superintendent Timothy Matheney collaborate to discuss fiscal year 2025 budget guidance, addressing challenges such as a diverse student body, enrollment shifts, and the impact of COVID-era fund losses.

Cultivating Well-Being’s winter solstice event, led by Laura Simonds-Rumpf and Colleen E. Griffin, highlighted therapeutic horticulture’s sensory activities and community connection.

Led by Sari Greene, the organization delivered homemade meals to first responders.

The plan aims to guide the city’s future through strategic visioning and compliance with state regulations.

Information sessions for the public will be held to provide details about tree removal regulations.