Andrew Mackie, executive director of the Scarborough Land Trust, will speak on “The Future of Conservation in Scarborough” at the Hillcrest Recreation Center in Scarborough on Thursday, Oct. 19. The lecture, hosted by the Scarborough Garden Club, will take place from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The recreation center is located at 108 Hillcrest Ave. The […]
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Cape Elizabeth ice arena group seeks donor support for this winter’s rink
The Cape Community Arena Group, the nonprofit that operated a temporary ice rink in Cape Elizabeth last winter, has launched a Friends of the Rink campaign to fund open skate time and other programming this season. Last year’s rink operation costs was covered by one donor. This year’s costs can be funded by renting out […]
Annual Soup and Cider Day Oct. 15 in North Yarmouth
The North Yarmouth Historical Society’s annual Soup and Cider Day will take place on Sunday, Oct. 15, from noon to 3 p.m. at Skyline Farm in North Yarmouth. Hansel’s Orchard in North Yarmouth has donated bushels of apples and Soup and Cider Day participants are encouraged to help make cider using an antique press. A […]
Scarborough Community Services hosting food drive for local pantry
Scarborough Community Services is hosting a food drive throughout the month of October to benefit the local food pantry. Community members can drop off nonperishable food items at the Community Services Hub at 418 Payne Road from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Items most in need include soups, stews, chili, cereal, peanut […]
Open house at Cash Corner Fire Station Oct. 8
The South Portland Fire Department will host an open house at the Cash Corner Fire Station from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8. Attendees can participate in a number of activities and get a peek at the inner workings of the Cash Corner Fire Station. The open house is being held as […]
Public forum on LD 2003 scheduled in Cape Elizabeth
Cape Elizabeth will host a public forum on Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall on a state law, LD 2003, that mandates changes in zoning to encourage more housing and provides incentives for developers to build affordable units. The forum will provide an overview of ordinance revisions currently under review by the Town […]
Town holding its first Sustainable Scarborough Day
The town of Scarborough is hosting its first-ever Sustainable Scarborough Day Sunday, Oct. 1. Community members can drop in between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Wentworth School to meet with experts, local businesses, nonprofits and enthusiasts, who will offer sustainability tips on topics ranging efficient homes to waste management, land conservation and climate action. […]
Nominations being accepted for South Portland Business Awards
Nominations for the 2023 South Portland’s Business Awards will be accepted through Nov. 7. Award categories are Maker Business of the Year, which is new this year, New Business of the Year, Business Leader of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Business of the Year, Santo “Sam” DiPietro Community Impact Award and the SoPo […]
SMCC announces A Light on the Point winners
The Southern Maine Community College Foundation will present its 2023 A Light on the Point Awards at a ceremony Nov. 2. Receiving the Outstanding Faculty/Staff Award will be Wendy Laverdiere, associate director of financial aid, and Kristen Baker, administrative specialist. Jon Smith, owner of Great Falls Construction in Gorham, will receive the Outstanding Alumnus Award […]
Comp plan forums, open house in South Portland
South Portland will hold forums and an open house next month to give community members a chance to weigh in on the development of the city’s new comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan is a guiding document that will help shape the city’s planning and policies over the next 15 years. The Bike-Pedestrian Committee and city […]