Three staff writers make a strong showing in the annual statewide contest.
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District 1 council candidates support new South Portland housing for low- and middle-incomes
Linda Cohen and Brendan Williams say the city must also find a way for other communities and the state to assist in supporting asylum seekers.
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Scarborough Town Council candidates weigh in on smart growth
A four-way race for three council seats is on the Nov. 7 ballot.
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South Portland’s historic fishing shacks get a touch-up
The fresh coat of paint and some repairs are part of an ongoing effort to preserve them and the Willard Beach area’s fishing history.
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New Scarborough library director finds the job ‘a real thrill’
Chip Schrader aims to continue the library’s reputation as an innovator and has an eye toward expansion “when the community is ready to see it.”
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Affordable housing, asylum seeker support key targets for District 2 candidates for South Portland City Council
Rachael Coleman and Jeffrey McDonald discuss possible long-term solutions they’d pursue if elected.
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Family members sue Scarborough inn over woman’s fatal fall from cliff
The sister and daughter of the Georgia woman are seeking $1 million from the owners of the Black Point Inn on Prouts Neck.
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Fall Guide: Enjoy some local beer with a seasonal twist
The fall season for many means football and apple picking, crisp air and corn mazes, but with a local brewery seemingly around every corner, it also means seasonal beers. Maine has the highest number of breweries per capita, according to the Maine Brewers’ Guild, and Southern Maine has the bulk of them, each offering a […]
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The Downs development delivering on town’s vision, Scarborough officials say
The positive impact on the town so far can be seen in lower taxes, more housing and traffic improvements, and the developer will break ground on the downtown phase of the project in a few weeks.
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Cape Elizabeth ice arena group asks town to pay electric bill for temporary rink
The town electric rate would be $43,000 less than what the group would have to pay for power at its temporary rink.