Scarborough’s proposed $160 million K-3 school project failed overwhelmingly at the polls Tuesday, 5,913 to 3,363. Town Councilors Jonathan Anderson and Jean-Marie Caterina were reelected and newcomer Donald Cushing will fill the seat left vacant by Councilor John Cloutier, who did not seek reelection. Anderson received 5,638 votes, Caterina 5,621 and Cushing 5,037. Candidate Scott […]
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Proposed changes to comply with LD 2003 spark friction in Cape Elizabeth
The town has until Jan. 1 to implement state-mandated changes to reduce barriers to new housing construction.
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Sewage system reconstruction closes parts of Willard Beach
A plastic force main being installed will cause fewer problems than the old metal piping in place now, a city official says.
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South Portland resident’s Halloween haunted walk makes spooky return
Nolan Moon will host his second annual ‘haunted walk’ Oct. 27, 28 and 31 at his home on Dawson Street.
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New school in Scarborough? Arguments for and against
The $160 million K-3 consolidated school project goes to voters Nov. 7.
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Cape Elizabeth School Board candidates agree on need for more taxpayer input
Two challengers for the two incumbents’ seats say the rejected school project proposal last November failed to get input from taxpayers.
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South Portland School Board candidates prioritize equity, teacher support
The three candidates for two at-large seats and two candidates for the District 3 seat have different ideas on how to do that.
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Cape Elizabeth Town Council hopefuls weigh in on affordable housing, small business climate
Voters will elect two new councilors from a slate of four on the Nov. 7 ballot.
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The Good Table in Cape Elizabeth passes on legacy to new owners
The sale of the 38-year-old family-owned restaurant, a community institution, will close Nov. 2.