Southern Forecaster news
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Report spotlights racial inequality in South Portland schools
The independent report indicates concerns from students and parents about racial issues in local schools.
advertisement
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Capital projects, new teachers driving Cape E. budget increase
The proposed 2022 budget asks for a 3.4% increase in the tax rate.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
South Portland, Scarborough taking advantage of electric car rebates
South Portland and Scarborough officials are getting a charge out of rebates from the nonprofit Efficiency Maine on new electric and gas-electric hybrid cars. Both communities are leasing or exploring the option of leasing energy-efficient cars for municipal use. Efficiency Maine, an Augusta-based quasi-public nonprofit, started a rebate program in December 2020, offering municipalities as […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Proposed Scarborough 2022 budget will need cuts
The combined town and school budget calls for an increase to the tax rate of more than 7%, but the town manager stressed he is confident that rate will drop.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
South Portland property owners seek relief from revaluation
Taxes are expected to soar in spite of a less than 1.5% increase in the proposed city budget.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
New South Portland superintendent wants to work with kids again
Tim Matheney, 54, has been working as a consultant since 2015, but misses being in the schools.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Virtual talks, film festival celebrate Earth Day 2021
Sierra Club Maine will host a series of discussions ranging from waste reduction to the intersection of racism, economics and climate change, and Maine Audubon and the Maine Outdoor Film Festival team up for a special night of showings.