A University of New England project is documenting animal’s use of the area for the Eastern Trail Alliance.
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Endangered cottontails holding their own after release into Scarborough Marsh
There are estimated to be just 300 New England cottontail rabbits in Maine, among roughly 13,000 throughout New England.
South Portland renews licenses for hotels sheltering homeless
The conditions are designed to stem the increase in 911 calls coming from the four establishments.
South Portland skate park ‘frustratingly’ close to funding goal
The committee needs to raise another $45,000 and is negotiating to lower a construction bid to meet its $500,000 budget.
Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center set to celebrate its 50th year
Events will kick off on Memorial Day and be held throughout the summer to mark the golden anniversary.
Petition in Cape Elizabeth could establish affordable housing zone at Gull Crest
Resident Cynthia Dill’s second zoning petition drive in a year has sparked concerns that it is misleading and that her vision for the project it would allow is infeasible.
South Portland takings steps to mitigate toxic algae blooms at Hinckley Park
The city this summer will begin revegetating shoreline to hinder the runoff of soil contaminants into the pond.
Cape Elizabeth council OKs borrowing for school safety, new building projects
Councilors approve $1.9 million in bonds, including $650,000 for preliminary planning for the proposed new elementary-middle school building.
Earth Day is on its way; here’s how you can celebrate
Cleanups and more scheduled throughout South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and Scarborough.
Neighborhood ‘battle’ stocks South Portland pantry with 15,000 pounds of food
Sunset Park repeats as victor in the second annual South Portland Food Cupboard Battle of the Neighborhoods, a monthlong food drive that comes at a particularly good time.