The South Portland Toy Drive achieved record-breaking success, providing gifts to 480 children.
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Judge releases South Portland teen accused of planning attack
A 17-year-old who has been charged with trying to recruit another person to commit murder at South Portland High School last fall, was released on house arrest Thursday after a judge found there was limited evidence that he poses a threat to others.
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland special election for House seat will come sooner than initially planned
The South Portland City Council has requested a special election to fill the House District 122 held by Lois Galgay Reckitt, who died Oct. 30. The Council voted 6-1 on Tuesday, with Councilor Natalie West opposed, to request that Gov. Janet Mills declare the seat vacant and schedule a special election. It is likely the […]
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
South Portland aims to diversify by reshuffling school districts
But the ongoing process, meant to address racial, socioeconomic and achievement disparities, leaves some stakeholders worried about the effects of the fix.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland Toy Drive providing gifts to record number of kids
The annual South Portland Toy Drive will deliver gifts to 480 South Portland kids this year, up from about 300 last year.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Community News – InterMed announces staff additions
InterMed, an independent, physician-owned practice, announced the arrival of physicians Karen K. Emery, David Clark and Joana Kang. Originally from The Netherlands, Emery attended Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. She completed her residency at Maine Medical Center. Emery joins InterMed’s Pediatrics practice and will see patients out of the Marginal […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Southern Meetings: Dec. 15-22
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 12/18 6:15 p.m. Housing Diversity Study Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 12/19 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Thu. 12/21 6 p.m. F.W. Park Committee Community Center Thu. 12/21 6:30 p.m. School Building Advisory Town Hall Thu. 12/21 7 p.m. Energy Committee Town Hall Scarborough Wed. 12/20 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Municipal […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Cape Elizabeth approves zoning amendments amid LD 2003 mandate
The Cape Elizabeth Town Council recently passed zoning amendments, including changes to accessory dwelling unit (ADU) sizes and dwelling unit allowances.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Judge reverses position, keeps South Portland teen accused of planning attack in custody
Hours before the 17-year-old accused of trying to recruit another person to commit murder at his high school was set be released from custody, police shared new information that convinced a judge to reverse his decision.
Posted inScarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Evidence-based Tai Chi classes improve health outcomes for older Mainers
Southern Maine Agency on Aging’s next course offerings begin in January.