Monica Malcomson, of Cape Elizabeth, teaches with love.
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Making Maine’s energy system fairer and cleaner | Anne Carney
Summer is heating up here in Maine, bringing warmer weather and the need to pull out our fans and air conditioners. It also means the end of winter disconnection protections for Mainers who cannot afford their electric bills. If only it also meant the end of the need to refrigerate insulin, run CPAP machines or […]
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South Portland voters approve $73.1 million school budget
Voters also decided to continue the school budget referendum process for another 3 years.
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South Portland Councilor wants non-residents to pay for parking at Willard Beach
The South Portland City Council plans to discuss the proposal at a meeting Thursday.
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A group of South Portland residents are aiming to plant more trees in the city — and are already doing so
ReForest South Portland is a grassroots group of residents who are working to improve the city’s tree canopy through various initiatives, including a recent tree planting event.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
South Portland superintendent announces resignation
Tim Matheney, who joined the district in 2021 and will wrap up his duties on Dec. 5, cited differences with the school board, saying the members ‘should have the opportunity to identify a new leader who is more aligned with them.’
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Maine ethics commission delays decision on Cape Elizabeth school district complaint
The commission opted to have its counsel submit a memo on a 2009 ruling in South Portland, which seems “distinct” from Cape Elizabeth’s case, according to some commissioners, but does set a precedent.
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Developers of rejected Scarborough housing proposal offer new, scaled-down plan
Residents and officials opposed the South Portland Housing Development Corporation’s 96-unit proposal for a slew of reasons. Now, a new plan influenced by that criticism is being presented.
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Our Sustainable City: Why switch to electric land care equipment in South Portland?
As the colder months dwindle and summer steadily approaches with its longer and lighter days, land care practices become ingrained in our weekly routines. The jarring hums of gas-powered equipment motors, along with chirping birds, signal the changing seasons. While easy to overlook, gas-powered lawn equipment poses a tremendous threat to our collective well-being. Gas-powered […]
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Zoom in on the new 5-story mural in the heart of South Portland
Artist Erica Sedler created the mural, which was sponsored by the city of South Portland, on the side of Mill Cove Apartments over 6 days.