Designed for older Mainers aging in place, these workshops hosted by the South Portland Library aim to foster community.
Dana Richie
Staff Writer
Dana Richie is a community reporter covering South Portland and Cape Elizabeth. Originally from Atlanta, she fell in love with the landscape and quirks of coastal New England while completing her undergraduate degree in History at Brown University, where she also wrote for the Brown Daily Herald and Brown Alumni Magazine. Her stories about Providence and Rhode Island also appeared in The Boston Globe, Rhode Island Monthly, Ocean State Stories and more. Now, she’s eager to explore the communities and stories of southern Maine. When she’s not hunting for stories, she can be found playing ultimate frisbee, searching for sea glass and reading a book on the beach.
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A civic hub at Mahoney will not be on this year’s ballot
The City Council recommended postponing the referendum vote to 2027 at the earliest.
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South Portland sewer rates expected to increase by 22% in each of the next 3 years
The average customer’s current annual bill will go from about $670 a year to roughly $1,100 in 2029 as the city takes on overdue wastewater infrastructure improvements.
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South Portland will donate $100,000 to Project Home
The City Council voted 6-1 to support rental assistance for residents impacted by immigration enforcement actions.
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What to know about Cape Elizabeth’s proposed $60.8M budget
If passed as-is, it would raise taxes by 5.45%.
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5 things you need to know about South Portland’s proposed $148M budget
If passed as is, the budget would raise the tax rate
by 6%.
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Learn about 5 women who made Cape Elizabeth history
Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about a few local women.
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After years helping hundreds of students, 83-year-old crossing guard hangs up his stop sign
Thomas Schmaling was recognized by the South Portland School Department for his years of service.
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What can you do to help Willard Beach’s water quality?
Get your private lateral inspected (and repaired), says Aubrey Strause, the stormwater program coordinator.
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South Portland looking into water treatment options for Willard Beach
The city’s Water Resource Protection Department is continuing to monitor and inspect potential sources of bacteria.