Five upgraded traffic lights between the Scarborough Connecter and the municipal complex should result in shorter waits on red.
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Toxic algae blooms once again infect Hinckley Park ponds in South Portland
Park-goers are warned to keep themselves and their dogs away from the water at the South Portland park.
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Cape Elizabeth council wants to settle Town v. Lumbery out of court
The council orders the town attorney to come to an agreement with the Ocean House Road lumber and hardware business, which has consistently violated zoning ordinances with merchandise displays in its parking lot.
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Regional crisis response team running short on volunteers
Local first responders and hospitals rely on the nonprofit organization to provide emergency support to people in the middle of an unexpected crisis.
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Equity, partnerships focus of new Portland Trails director
From traffic to health to affordable housing, Jon Kachmar believes trail networks and regional partnerships can be part of the solution.
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In South Portland, small sustainability efforts adding up
An electrical equipment rebate program that proved popular with residents ends later this month.
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Yarmouth Clam Festival ready to go July 21-23
The 56th annual festival will feature ‘the most famous, relatable and traditional events,’ an organizer says.
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Scarborough approves first buildings for town center at The Downs
Town Manager Tom Hall says the kickoff of the town center with an apartment complex, commercial building and mixed-use project is “exciting stuff.”
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State to run transitional shelter at South Portland hotel
The City Council votes to allow MaineHousing and Catholic Charities to provide shelter and services to over 360 unhoused people for one year at the Howard Johnson hotel on Main Street.
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Scarborough aims to have 30% of its land under conservation by 2030
With 5,391 acres now protected, the town has begun work to preserve an additional 4,030 acres.