A formal vote is still required, but the South Portland City Council is poised to hire Don Gerrish, the former, longtime Brunswick town manager, to act as the interim city manager while a national search is launched to replace Jim Gailey, who announced his resignation earlier this month. In addition, the city will likely hire […]
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Roadwork projects will cause delays, one-ways in South Portland
Summertime in Maine means days at the beach, an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables – and road work. This summer, construction on two heavily traveled routes in South Portland will cause headaches for commuters and visitors alike as the projects will take many weeks to complete. Work started this week on a mile stretch […]
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South Portland picks consultant as interim city manager
A formal vote is still required, but the South Portland City Council is poised to hire Don Gerrish, the former, longtime Brunswick town manager, to act as the interim city manager while a national search is launched to replace Jim Gailey, who announced his resignation earlier this month. In addition, the city will likely hire […]
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South Portland schools’ website due for update
$27,250 has been approved for a redesign that will be ready sometime this fall. The South Portland School Department will have a new, updated website sometime this fall, according to Superintendent Ken Kunin, after the Board of Education approved funding for the redesign earlier this month. Kunin said one reason the district is giving its […]
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Court requires more evidence to support Cape Co-op site plan
The owner of Rudy’s on the Cape sued the town, arguing the Planning Board did not require the same “rigorous” review. As the result of a recent court ruling, the Cape Elizabeth Planning Board must revisit key aspects of the site plan it approved more than a year ago for the redevelopment of what’s known […]
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South Portland armory project finally begins
The developer who purchased the former armory at the foot of the Casco Bay Bridge in South Portland last year is finally ready to break ground on the project, which will bring a convenience store and gas station to the area. Excavators are now on site, and Jim Howard, president and CEO of Priority Real […]
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Cape strawberry festival welcomes summer
Summer is here and with it the first fruits – sweet, juicy and delicious strawberries. The strawberry season in Maine is a short one, usually lasting only about two to three weeks, and the Cape Farm Alliance is ready to take advantage, holding its annual Strawberry Festival on Friday and Saturday, June 24 and 25. […]
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South Portland armory project finally begins
The developer who purchased the former armory at the foot of the Casco Bay Bridge in South Portland last year is finally ready to break ground on the project, which will bring a convenience store and gas station to the area. Excavators are now on site, and Jim Howard, president and CEO of Priority Real […]
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South Portland library offers online survey
The South Portland Public Library is asking for public input into library services and programs by offering an online survey. Results from the short survey will help library staff to set priorities. See the survey at www.southportlandlibrary.com to participate. The library would also welcome public comment on anything about its facilities and services. That can […]
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Authorities find body of missing Scarborough man
On Wednesday morning the Portland Police Department announced that it had recovered the body of Matthew Foster, 23, from the harbor. His body was sent to the Maine Medical Examiner’s Office in order to determine his cause of death. Foster, from Scarborough, had been missing and presumed drowned since the weekend of June 10. Late […]