District 1 and 2 have challengers for the open city council seats.
2023
South Portland has two unopposed seats for city council
South Portland Districts 4 and 5 have open, unopposed seats for city council.
What would a government shutdown mean for me? SNAP, student loans and travel impacts, explained
The ripple effects would come down to how long the shutdown lasts and varying contingency plans in place at impacted agencies.
Obituary – Robert Hood Jr.
Robert C. Hood Jr., a diehard Philadelphia Eagles fan, passed away Saturday evening, Sept. 23, 2023, at his residence after living eight years with Alzheimer’s Disease. Bob was born Sept. 14, 1943, in Norristown, Pennsylvania, the son of Robert C. and Lorraine Scheetz Hood, and attended local schools, and attended Shippensburg State College. Moving to […]
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.
Public forum on LD 2003 scheduled in Cape Elizabeth
Cape Elizabeth will host a public forum on Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall on a state law, LD 2003, that mandates changes in zoning to encourage more housing and provides incentives for developers to build affordable units. The forum will provide an overview of ordinance revisions currently under review by the Town […]
Finding a solution for coastal erosion at Camp Ellis topic of recent conference
Save Our Shores Saco Bay announced that the city is currently reviewing a draft project partnership agreement from the Army Corps of Engineers that aims to mitigate coastal erosion at Camp Ellis.
Town holding its first Sustainable Scarborough Day
The town of Scarborough is hosting its first-ever Sustainable Scarborough Day Sunday, Oct. 1. Community members can drop in between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Wentworth School to meet with experts, local businesses, nonprofits and enthusiasts, who will offer sustainability tips on topics ranging efficient homes to waste management, land conservation and climate action. […]
Sanford man stabbed, had bicycle stolen in early morning fight
Police say one man stabbed William Southworth while another fired multiple gunshots as they stole his bike early Thursday morning.
Augusta officials to send off Navy ship with slice of the city
The USS Augusta, which is to be commissioned Saturday in Eastport, is the second Navy vessel to be named for Maine’s capital city.
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