The South Portland Planning Department and Age Friendly South Portland will host a presentation on accessory dwelling units at 6:30 p.m. April 25 at the main branch of the public library. The City Council passed an ordinance in November that permits accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, on single-family lots to align itself with state affordable […]
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Vernal pool wetlands program to be held in Scarborough
The Scarborough Land Trust and the Amphibian and Reptile Trust International are collaborating for a program on vernal pool wetlands, the breeding habitats for salamanders and frogs. Herpetology expert Greg LeClair will lead the one-hour program at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 1, at Broadturn Farm in Scarborough. LeClair created and manages Maine Big Night, a […]
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Nomination papers available for Scarborough trustee for water district
Scarborough residents will elect a Portland Water District trustee at the June 14 election. Nomination papers are available at the Scarborough Town Clerk’s Office and must be returned by April 5. The Portland Water District is governed by 11 trustees representing different municipalities, setting policies to protect water resources and keep public water clean and […]
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Cape Elizabeth will vote on pesticide ban in November
Cape Elizabeth voters will decide at elections in November whether to ban the use of synthetic pesticides on residential properties. The referendum vote, scheduled by the Town Council on Monday, stems from a citizen petition that received over 1,000 signatures in February. The ordinance proposed by the petition’s sponsors, Organic Cape, would permit for use […]
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Cottage Road work to impact South Portland-Cape Elizabeth traffic
Commuters are encouraged to avoid Cottage Road in South Portland this spring as a $1.9 million rehabilitation and pedestrian safety project is set to break ground. “There definitely will be some traffic impacts for this project,” said Lacey Kremer, South Portland’s civil and transportation engineer. “The contractor’s going to do the best they can to […]
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Drop by for a visit with Scarborough Land Trust staff
The Scarborough Land Trust staff will be at O’Reilly’s Cure on Route 1 from 3 to 5 p.m. March 30 to meet with residents. Executive Director Andrew Mackie and other staff members will be able to answer questions about land trust properties, land management, wildlife and outdoor recreation, and they can also talk about upcoming […]
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Cape Elizabeth Land Trust awarded grant for middle school bird project
The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust has received a 2023 Casco Bay Community Grant for a middle school unit on birds. The project, “Place-Based Middle School Unit on Birds: Migration, Adaptation, Impacts of Climate Change” will instruct students in the importance of land stewardship through curriculum, fieldwork, data collection and the hosting of family nature walks, […]
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Age-Friendly Scarborough to host speaker series
The Age-Friendly Scarborough Committee will host a speaker series for seniors and caretakers beginning Feb. 27. A panel of representatives from Mobility One, The Iris Network, Scarborough Fire Department and other agencies will discuss “Aging Safely in Your Home” from 3-4 p.m. at the at the Scarborough Community Services Hub, 418 Payne Road. Information provided […]
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Food Cupboard holding third Battle of the Neighborhoods
The South Portland Food Cupboard is holding its third Battle of the Neighborhoods, which will kick off Tuesday. The annual event challenges neighborhoods to donate the most non-perishable food items as they can. Last year’s winner was Sunset Park, followed by Willard/Loveitts Field and Thornton Heights. In total, 15,369 pounds of food was raised through […]
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Scarborough Library to host ‘Blind Date with a Book’
The Scarborough Public Library will host a “Blind Date with a Book” event on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Books wrapped in brown paper, with just a few words on the cover, will be presented to attendees. It is truly a blind date with a book as there is no way to judge the book by […]