SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council voted unanimously Monday to hire Consensus Building Institute, Inc. to help the Clean Air Advisory Committee create recommendations to “protect citizen health and quality of life.” The Portland-based company, which promotes collaboration as a way to solve complex problems, says on its website that the staff are experts in […]
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Increase in homeless, English language-learners challenges SoPo schools
In his annual address, Superintendent of Schools Ken Kunin also said there’s much to be proud of.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
First Jordan’s Furniture store in Maine will have rope-climbing courses, huge LED display
The new furniture store at The Maine Mall in South Portland is expected to open in late spring.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Southern Meetings: Feb. 7-14
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 2/10 7 p.m. Town Council TH Tues. 2/11 6:30 p.m. School Board TH Thur. 2/13 6 p.m. Fort Williams Park Committee CECC Scarborough Mon. 2/10 7 p.m. Conservation Commission MB Tues. 2/11 8:30 a.m. Rules & Policies Committee MB Tues. 2/11 5:30 p.m. Coastal Waters and Harbor Committee MB Tues. 2/11 6:30 […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
With ‘significant success’ area communities plan to continue recycling outreach
An eight-week pilot program led to a reduction in recycling load contamination rates, along with cost savings.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: In defense of hillbilly religion, and regular folks of simple faith
A recent jibe by NBC’s Chuck Todd is the latest salvo in the half-century assault on the intellectual respectability of religious belief.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
It’s a big deal: Big Babe’s finally opens in South Portland
Years in the making, the Knightville tavern is now welcoming patrons to the music-focused establishment.
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So. Portland bids farewell to retiring chief, welcomes new top cop
A former Massachusetts police chief is sworn-in Jan. 13, while Ed Googins caps a 25-year career in local law enforcement.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Southern Meetings: Jan. 31-Feb. 7
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 2/3 7 p.m. Town Council Workshop TH Tues. 2/4 6:30 p.m. School Board Building Committee CEHS Tues. 2/4 7 p.m. Planning Board Workshop TH Wed. 2/5 4 p.m. Planning Board Site Walk Edgecomb Way Thur. 2/6 7 p.m. Recycling Committee PW Scarborough Mon. 2/3 4 p.m. Communication Meeting MB Mon. 2/3 5:30 […]
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AARP offers free tax aid for South Portlanders
SOUTH PORTLAND – Every Monday, beginning Feb. 3, AARP will offer free tax preparation and electronic filing for low- and moderate-income taxpayers of all ages at the American Legion Hall, 413 Broadway. Tax returns will be prepared by IRS certified volunteers. Call 518-0579 to make an appointment. There will be some availability for walk-ins, but […]