Councilors voted 4-3 to take back amendments agreed upon last month in order to comply with a state mandate and replace them with the new chairman’s plan, a move the town attorney says could be illegal.
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South Portland special election for House seat will come sooner than initially planned
The South Portland City Council has requested a special election to fill the House District 122 held by Lois Galgay Reckitt, who died Oct. 30. The Council voted 6-1 on Tuesday, with Councilor Natalie West opposed, to request that Gov. Janet Mills declare the seat vacant and schedule a special election. It is likely the […]
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South Portland Toy Drive providing gifts to record number of kids
The annual South Portland Toy Drive will deliver gifts to 480 South Portland kids this year, up from about 300 last year.
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Elder activists join forces to combat climate change
Third Act Maine, made up of retirees, is making itself seen and heard in its effort to get companies to divest in fossil fuel companies.
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With merger, Scarborough Land Trust, Friends of Scarborough Marsh join forces
The merger allows the conservationists to put forth one voice and one vision to protect the marsh, they say.
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South Portland council sets November 2024 vote to fill vacant seat in Legislature
The council also repeals an ordinance requiring owners of large buildings to report their energy and water use to the city.
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Longtime Scarborough first responder says luck is on her side with retirement
Cynthia Gorham, respected by colleagues for her selflessness and compassion with those she assisted, says everything is working out for her in retirement.
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Jordan’s Farm gets funding infusion to expand retail presence
The Cape Elizabeth family farm received $250,000 in federal funding last week.
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Broadway Bowl rolls into South Portland
Broadway Bowl opened Tuesday in South Portland with 10 lanes and a restaurant and bar.
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South Portland’s annual tree lighting features two Rudolphs and more
Festivities will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. at Mill Creek Park.