There are multiple ways to celebrate Independence Day in South Portland and Scarborough on Tuesday. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the South Portland Historical Society will host its 15th annual Independence Day Classic Car Show at Bug Light Park. The Nor’Easters Kite Club will fly patriotic-themed kites during the show and at noon, the […]
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Scarborough voters approve $54.3 million school budget
The vote was 849-742 in the June 27 validation referendum.
Bowdoin Arctic museum’s new home broadens its horizons
The new facility also houses the college’s Arctic Studies Program, which puts a focus on Indigenous knowledge and cultures as central to addressing climate change.
South Portland council approves city budget with 5.2% tax increase
The $127.5 million combined municipal and school budget includes a 6% pay raise for non-union employees.
Carr Woods development in Cape Elizabeth ready for planning board review
The developers of the project off Shore Road first submitted their plans two years ago.
Photos: All a-board at new skatepark
Skaters and spectators turn out for the grand opening of the South Portland Skatepark.
Cape Elizabeth easing affordable housing restrictions to comply with state law
The Town Council has scheduled a public hearing on the proposed changes, which allow for more and detached accessory dwelling units and bigger affordable housing projects.
$32.4 million school budget voted through in Cape Elizabeth
55% of Cape Elizabeth residents voting Tuesday approved the budget.
South Portland voters pass $66.1 million school budget
69% of the voters who cast ballots on June 13 supported the budget.
Cape Elizabeth Class of 2023: Graduate plans to fly into his future
Will Fibich, who has been flying planes since he was 14, will study aviation science in college and plans to become a corporate pilot.