South Portland’s Landcare Management Advisory Committee would like to hear from residents about landscaping practices. The city’s landcare management ordinance regulates pesticides and fertilizers, and the committee wants to know what residents know and think about it. Responses to a survey will help the committee and city evaluate the ordinance and plan next steps. For […]
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Community forums scheduled on Scarborough superintendent search
The Scarborough Board of Education is seeking input from staff and school and community members as they search for a new superintendent. Residents will be asked at two listening sessions, Thursday, March 28, and Monday, April 1, both at 6 p.m. on Zoom, to discuss the qualities and characteristics they’d like to see in the […]
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Scarborough Community Services to hold family Easter events
Scarborough Community Services has two events coming up to help children and their families celebrate Easter. The Easter Bunny has already visited Scarborough and has dropped eggs all over the town. The community services department is asking for help to retrace the bunny’s tracks in a Park Hop. A coloring page map will lead families […]
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Birding, history and emergency preparedness talks at South Portland library
The South Portland Public Library will host three educational events this month, starting on Monday, March 11, with a program from the Maine Audubon on attracting local birds to neighborhoods. “How to Attract More Birds to Your Yard” will teach attendees how to help make local landscapes more friendly to birds, with tips for attracting […]
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Black History Month youth art contest winners announced
Winners of the seventh annual Black History Month Art Contest, hosted by UScellular and the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine, have been announced. First place went to Sasha, 11, who won $250 for her drawing of Valerie Thomas; second place went to Awinyo Billy, 8, who received $150 for his drawing of Angelo […]
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Scarborough hardware store raises money for Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital
More than 56% of Scarborough’s Oak Hill Ace Hardware customers in December donated to Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital during their Holiday Round Up campaign. Customers rounded up to the nearest dollar and donated change to the local Children’s Hospital Miracle Network. Customers gathered $4,178. Ace vendor Duracell recognized stores with the greatest amount of donors. […]
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Crime writers to discuss their craft at Scarborough library
Scarborough Public Library will host a crime writers panel on Tuesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Three crime fiction writers – Brenda Buchanan, Richard Cass, and Joseph Souza – will discuss how they create their characters and the worlds in which their stories take place. There will also be a Q&A session. Buchanan sets her […]
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U.S. passport applications accepted Saturday in Scarborough
Applications for U.S. passports will be accepted on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Services Hub at 418 Payne Road. Community Services usually accepts passport applications on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. The Spring Passport Day is offered for the convenience of people who cannot apply during those times. […]
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Cape Elizabeth’s town-wide assessment completed
Cape Elizabeth’s town-wide revaluation was completed last week and value change letters are being mailed from the Assessing Department. Once letters are received, anyone wishing to speak with the assessor can request a 30-minute time slot between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. or between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Requests for a meeting can be […]
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Fireworks at Fort Williams Saturday evening
The South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club will hold its third annual Light Up the Night Sky Fireworks at Fort Williams Park on Saturday. Entry to Fort Williams starts at 4:45 p.m. with the fireworks show beginning at 6 p.m. The annual event, organized by Rotary, is sponsored by Port Harbor Marine this year.