The Town Council agrees that the town manager should pursue negotiations with The Downs for the proposed K-3 consolidated school.
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Cape Elizabeth council passes school budget, despite one councilor’s attempt to slash it
The Cape Elizabeth Town Council rejects Councilor Timothy Reiniger’s proposal to reduce the $34.2 million budget to stem a recent history of yearly increases during declining enrollment. The budget now goes to town voters for validation.
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Nontraditional 3i Housing project poses new challenges for Scarborough Planning Board
The proposed project at The Downs in Scarborough, affordable apartments for people with disabilities, is not comparable to other projects that go through the planning process, developers say.
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Gnome search gets underway as prelude to SpringFest
The festival kicks off on the evening of May 19 with a street party, followed by activities and attractions the next day at Mill Creek Park in South Portland.
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Fears of Bug Light Park sale are overblown, South Portland city manager says
The City Council discusses measures to further protect the park and other public open spaces, including requiring a referendum on any potential sales.
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Selberg promoted to fire chief in South Portland
Philip Selberg has been the interim chief since February.
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Female directors take the lead at film festival
For the first time in Maine Mayhem’s 12-year history, all the directors are women.
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Sheriff, author on trail of 215-year-old Maine murder mystery
The two have paired up to find and honor the grave of a Cumberland County deputy who was murdered in Westbrook in 1808.
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Grassroots group provides speedy support for asylum seekers
The Neighbors in Need Facebook group, with 2,600 members, is ‘a beautiful space’ that works directly to get refugees set up in Maine, organizers say.
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Scarborough pursuing a site at The Downs for new school
A specific site at the development is expected to be selected by May 17.