Scarborough Community Services will host a family magic workshop and show on Thursday, Dec. 28, at the Community Services Hub at 418 Payne Road. The workshop from 9 to 10 a.m. for ages 5 to 12 will cover magic tricks, illusions and performance tips. The magic show with Phil Smith of Abracadabra Productions, a magician, […]
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South Portland hosting information sessions on new tree laws
The South Portland Planning Division will hold a series of series of drop-in information sessions about the city’s new Tree Protection Ordinance, which goes into effect Jan. 1. The ordinance, passed by the City Council Nov. 14, requires property owners to go through the Planning Board if they want to remove a certain amount of […]
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Public workshop next week on community center project in Scarborough
Scarborough Community Services will hold two meetings for residents and other stakeholders Thursday, Dec. 7, to gather input on a new community center. The workshops, from 2-3:30 p.m. and 5-7 p.m., are a chance for residents to share what activities they’d like at a community center to help determine the design, layout and size of […]
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Two holiday events in Scarborough next week
Scarborough Community Services is providing some holiday fun next weekend, starting with gingerbread houses and ending with Santa. A gingerbread house decorating event will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Community Services Hub. Attendees will be provided an easy-to-build house, icing and candy. There will be free refreshments, music and […]
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Age Friendly South Portland has winter offerings for seniors
Age Friendly South Portland is undertaking a number of initiatives this winter. SoPo Age Friendly Rides is a new program open to income-eligible seniors and adults with visual impairments. Participants can receive free rides for Portland-area visits to doctors and dentists and for eye exams and therapy sessions. To apply, call the South Portland General […]
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Climate action workshop scheduled in Cape Elizabeth
Cape Elizabeth will host a Climate Action Plan workshop at the Thomas Memorial Library on Thursday, Nov. 30, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Attendees will learn how climate change is impacting Cape Elizabeth directly and will be given the opportunity to discuss concerns, priorities and experiences. All those who live, work, go to school or […]
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Detour on South Portland Greenbelt Walkway
Beginning Monday, Nov. 27, a detour will be in place while a quarter-mile section of the South Portland Greenbelt Walkway is closed for construction at the Betsy Ross House. The detour near the eastern end the path is expected to remain in place until early 2025. The detour begins where the Greenbelt intersects with Preble […]
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Annual Yuletide Fair planned at First Congregational Church of Scarborough
The First Congregational Church of Scarborough at will hold its annual Yuletide Fair, this year with the theme “A Traditional Christmas,” on Dec. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Holiday greens, Christmas items, stuffed animals, quilts, crafts, home-baked goods and more will be available, along with coffee and snacks for shoppers. Proceeds will go to […]
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School building community forum scheduled in Cape Elizabeth
The Cape Elizabeth School Building Advisory Committee will hold a community forum at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at Town Hall. The committee will provide information the school district’s facilities review by its consultant, Harriman Architects. Forum attendees also will have the opportunity to participate in a group exercise on design that will be used to […]
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Learn about squirrels’ impact on forest growth
The Scarborough Land Trust will host “How the Personalities of Mammals Shape Forest Growth” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Town Hall. Squirrels, mice, voles and other small mammals play a key role in forest regeneration, according to a press release from the land trust. University of Maine researchers have been investigating the impact […]