Cape Elizabeth Tue. 2/27 6:30 p.m. School Budget Workshop CEHS Tue. 2/27 7 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 2/28 3:30 p.m. School Building/Grounds Middle School Wed. 2/28 4:15 p.m. School Board Town Hall Thu. 2/29 8:30 a.m. School Building Advisory Zoom Scarborough Tue. 2/27 6:30 p.m. Transportation Committee Zoom, Town Hall […]
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South Portland council denies power plant a waiver for two new oil tanks
FPL Energy Cape in Knightville, which has two 12,000-gallon tanks, wants to increase its capacity by 40,000 gallons to provide power during grid blackouts, but a South Portland ordinance does not allow the addition.
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Three on South Portland’s March 5 ballot for House seat
One Democrat and two independents are running to fill the House District 122 seat, which represents the city’s District 1 and part of District 2.
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Our Sustainable City – From snow to slush, how rising global temperatures affect ski seasons
Winter recreation is an integral part of Maine, as it invites people to enjoy the great outdoors. After a fresh snowfall, skiers and snowboarders are eager to pack their car with snow gear, bundle up and hit the slopes. Yet, as global temperatures rise, Maine’s winters are warming and there’s an overall decline in snowfall. […]
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Southern Meetings: Feb. 16-23
Cape Elizabeth Tue. 2/20 7 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Scarborough Tue. 2/20 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Wed. 2/21 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 2/22 6:30 p.m. Sanitary District Town Hall South Portland Tue. 2/20 6:30 p.m. City Council City Hall Wed. 2/21 7:30 a.m. Bike/Pedestrian Committee Planning/Dev. Office […]
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From Augusta – Understanding the proposed Reproductive Rights Amendment to the Maine Constitution
A proposal to amend the Maine Constitution to protect reproductive autonomy has been presented to the Maine Legislature this session. LD 780, “Resolution, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Protect Personal Reproductive Autonomy,” sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Eloise Vitelli of Arrowsic, is Maine’s response to the US Supreme Court decision, Dobbs […]
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A Window on the Past – Black sailors in Maine and New England is subject of society lecture
There is a long and storied tradition of Black sailors in Maine and New England. People of African heritage also worked in related shore-side industries such as longshoremen, blacksmiths and sailmakers. For the South Portland Historical Society’s next lecture, on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center, we’ll take a look at […]
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Community News – Light Up the Sky Fireworks returns to Fort Williams Park
The Rotary Club of South Portland Cape Elizabeth announced the return of Light Up the Sky Fireworks at Fort Williams Park on Saturday, March 2, starting at 6 p.m. Patrons are invited to get bundled up, pack hot chocolate, and gather with family, friends, and neighbors. Entry to Fort Williams and parking is first-come, first-served, […]
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Letter: Former Rep. Bliss supports Beck for House District 122
As a former member of the House and the Senate representing South Portland and Cape Elizabeth, I still keep my eye on Maine. Now I see that Matthew Beck is running for the seat Lois Galgay Reckitt left open when she recently passed away. I could not think of a better candidate. Mr. Beck is […]
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Redbank Village residents in South Portland lose water service for hours
The 500-unit development, which made waves in 2022 for significant rent increases, was without water for eight hours Saturday as workers repaired a water main break.