South Portland Board of Education member Elyse Tipton has resigned to run for the District 5 City Council seat this November. Her resignation takes effect Nov. 1. As of Thursday, she had yet to file nomination papers as a council candidate. The deadline for all candidates to file is Sept. 8. Tipton, who has served […]
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Towns donating toward regional effort to house asylum seekers
The early financial contributions will go toward “catalyzing and supporting” a transitional housing project spearheaded by GPCOG.
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Purchase option falls through on Downs site for new Scarborough school
The Downs requested additional terms and conditions that were “unfavorable” to the town, the town manager says.
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South Portland’s Art in the Park a show of support for area artists
South Portland’s 43rd annual Art in the Park will be held Saturday, a show that artists say they have come to rely on for inspiration, community and support. “I did my first Art in the Park show in 2013 and it was pivotal in my development as an artist,” said Julie Bernier of South Portland. […]
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Scarborough’s Summerfest celebrates in-person connection
The Aug. 18 event features country band 12/OC, fireworks, food and fun for all.
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Joan Benoit Samuelson: ‘Idyllic childhood,’ lifelong friends in Cape Elizabeth
The Beach to Beacon 10K founder Saturday will welcome thousands of racers to “some of the most beautiful roads I’ve run on anywhere in the world.”
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Eastern Trail Alliance one easement away from work to close 1.6-mile gap
A railroad must provide access rights so the alliance can build a bridge over tracks in Scarborough and connect the trail between Scarborough and South Portland.
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Cape Elizabeth set to survey residents on school project
The School Building Advisory Committee seeks feedback on how to move forward in the wake of last year’s defeat of a new school.
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In Cape Elizabeth, climate change as seen though students’ lenses
Cape Elizabeth student photographers’ work for “My Climate Future” will be the basis of a documentary.
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Council, school board seats up for grabs this fall in South Portland, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth
South Portland City Councilor Linda Cohen is ending her term early because she is moving out of the district she was elected to represent.