The Bug Light Car Show in South Portland will take place Sept. 6 from 4 p.m. to sunset. The annual show draws over 250 unusual and antique vehicles to Bug Light Park. Music and food trucks will also be part of the festivities. For more information, go to southportland.org.
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Scarborough library plans retirement party for Crowell
Scarborough Public Library is planning a retirement party for 45-year Director Nancy Crowell and has also launched Nancy’s Generator Fund in her honor. The party will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 10 at the library and include a buffet catered by Black Betty’s Bistro, live music and tributes. Tickets are $50 […]
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Back-to-school supply drive in Scarborough
Project GRACE is collecting new school supplies for children in need this month as the new school year approaches. A Back to School Packs & Supplies Drive will be held at Scarborough Public Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14. Donations also can be dropped off anytime inside the library before the […]
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Red Cross blood drives in Scarborough, South Portland
The American Red Cross, which reports a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations so far this summer, will hold blood drives in Scarborough and South Portland this month. The drives are scheduled for noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 24 at Saint Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough; and from 9 a.m. to 2 […]
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Former district attorney running for Cape Elizabeth Town Council
Former Cumberland County District Attorney Stephanie Anderson has filed nomination papers to run for the Cape Elizbeth Town Council in the Nov. 7 election. Two council seats will be on the November ballot. No other candidates had filed to run as of Wednesday. The seats up for election are now held by first-term Councilors Nicole […]
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4-H club starting up in Scarborough
The Scarborough Public Library is working to start a new 4-H club for youth ages 5-18. Staff from the Cumberland County Extension will be at the library at 3 p.m. Aug. 22 to answer questions. The club will meet monthly from September through April. Participants will have the opportunity to enter exhibitions into the Cumberland […]
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South Portland hosting community input sessions on Comprehensive Plan
The South Portland Planning Board will host three public sessions seeking input on the city’s Comprehensive Plan, which will help shape the vision for the city for the next 15 years. The sessions will be held Monday, Aug. 7, at the South Portland Community Center from 7:30 to 9 a.m., 3:30 to 5 p.m. and […]
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Cape Elizabeth wastewater facility earns recognition for Portland Water District
The Portland Water District has received the 2022 Peak Performance Award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies for its Cape Elizabeth and Westbrook/Gorham Regional Wastewater Treatment facilities. The Peak Performance Award recognizes member facilities for excellence in wastewater treatment as measured by compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System […]
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Cape Elizabeth-South Portland Community Night at Sea Dogs
Residents of South Portland and Cape Elizabeth are invited to the Portland Sea Dogs’ game against the Richmond Flying Squirrels for a Community Night at 6 p.m. Aug. 22. Individuals and organizations will be recognized for their dedication to the South Portland and Cape Elizabeth communities. The gates at Hadlock Field will open at 4:30 […]
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City of South Portland piloting four-day work week
South Portland will begin piloting a four-day work week beginning Aug. 7. The new hours for City Hall will be 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday. The assessing building on Thomas Street will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. […]