Several acres of land off Route 1 in Scarborough’s Dunstan neighborhood have been cleared recently in anticipation of a fall groundbreaking on plans by a local developer. Elliott Chamberlain plans to add a mix of light commercial and residential uses to his Dunstan Crossing property, now accessed off Broadturn Road. Dan Bacon, Scarborough’s town planner, […]

Several acres of land off Route 1 in Scarborough’s Dunstan neighborhood have been cleared recently in anticipation of a fall groundbreaking on plans by a local developer. Elliott Chamberlain plans to add a mix of light commercial and residential uses to his Dunstan Crossing property, now accessed off Broadturn Road. Dan Bacon, Scarborough’s town planner, […]

Every summer, Ann Swasey, a docent at the Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse in South Portland, plays a game with herself. She tries to meet the visitor from farthest away, as well as the person who lives the closet. So far this summer she’s already met someone visiting from China, but she’s still hoping to meet […]

There is still no known motive for why a Scarborough teenager broke into the home of the Glidden family in mid-January and ended up shooting husband, father and local business owner Bruce Glidden. At a hearing last week, though, Matthew Gwyer, now 18, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, a felony, in the Jan. 18 incident, […]

At a meeting next week the South Portland Planning Board will hold a public hearing on proposed zoning amendments that would require certain property owners in the city’s Mill Creek neighborhood to keep track of their utility usage. The idea behind the new rules is is to “encourage smarter and more efficient building energy consumption,” […]

It’s only been a few months since a two-way traffic pattern was restored on the block of Ocean Street between D and E streets in South Portland’s Knightville neighborhood, but those opposed to the action have now turned in a petition calling for a citywide vote on going back to one-way travel with angled parking. […]

In an attempt to make the Eastern Road in Scarborough more pedestrian and bike friendly, the town has re-striped the road to allow for specific, non-motorized lanes, while narrowing the travel lanes for drivers. The new traffic pattern is a temporary measure, according to the Planning & Code Enforcement Department, and later this summer the […]

The Fort Williams Advisory Commission is seeking public comment on its plan to construct a new, 350-seat amphitheater at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth. The project is designed to create an outdoor, multipurpose performance space that could be used for concerts, public gatherings, community events and more. It is also designed to complement the […]

Yes on 2, the group that is supporting a statewide referendum calling for a surtax to better fund K-12 education this fall, kicked off its campaign at Memorial Park in Scarborough last Friday. “Maine’s future depends on an educated and skilled workforce (and the) foundation for that future is built in our public schools,” a […]

At a meeting next week the South Portland Planning Board will hold a public hearing on proposed zoning amendments that would require certain property owners in the city’s Mill Creek neighborhood to keep track of their utility usage. The idea behind the new rules is is to “encourage smarter and more efficient building energy consumption,” […]