SOUTH PORTLAND – A free Home Energy Fair will be held on Saturday, Feb. 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the South Portland Community Center. The Greater Portland Sustainability Council is hosting the event, which will include up to 25 exhibitors who will help homeowners learn about options for solar energy, pellet boilers, […]
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At local lighthouses, mariners – not the weather – will activate foghorn
Three local lighthouses, one in South Portland and two in Cape Elizabeth, have been converted to a new foghorn system that relies on individual mariners for activation, instead of relying on weather conditions. To spread the word about the new system, the U.S. Coast Guard, the city of South Portland and the Spring Point Ledge […]
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Despite lack of snow, South Portland Winterfest draws a crowd
There was just enough snow and ice for the organizers of South Portland’s Winterfest to pull off all the events this past weekend. Saturday’s warming temperatures brought out the crowds, eager to sled, skate and take part in a variety of competitive events. In all, Lisa Thompson, the program manager at South Portland Parks and […]
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Sea-run brook trout experts speaking in Scarborough Feb. 16
The Sebago Chapter of Trout Unlimited announced this week that their February chapter meeting would feature presentations on sea-run brook trout. The meeting will be held Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. at Camp Ketcha, 336 Black Point Road, Scarborough. The principal speaker will be Geoffrey Day, co-founder and executive director of the Sea Run […]
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Scarborough's Volk announces Senate re-election bid
State Sen. Amy Volk, R-Scarborough, is seeking re-election to the District 30 seat, which serves the communities of Buxton, Gorham and Scarborough. Volk was first elected to the Senate in 2014 following two terms in the Maine House of Representatives. “It is a great honor to serve my friends and neighbors in the state Legislature,” […]
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Scarborough's Volk announces Senate re-election bid
State Sen. Amy Volk, R-Scarborough, is seeking re-election to the District 30 seat, which serves the communities of Buxton, Gorham and Scarborough. Volk was first elected to the Senate in 2014 following two terms in the Maine House of Representatives. “It is a great honor to serve my friends and neighbors in the state Legislature,” […]
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Scarborough police chief: Shooting rumors divisive, hurtful to community
Using the department’s Facebook page, Scarborough police Chief Robbie Moulton took to social media late last week, concerned that rumors and “wild stories” circulating around town regarding a motive for the Jan. 18 shooting of a local businessman are both divisive and damaging. Essentially, Moulton asked the community to stop all the speculation about what […]
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South Portland seeks expert help on tweaking fire code
The South Portland City Council on Monday passed proposed amendments to the fire code designed to protect people and property from any mishap at a liquid propane facility. On first reading, the council voted 7-0 to approve changes to the fire code that would incorporate various federal Environmental Protection Agency regulations related to preventing and […]
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New committee to review Spurwink School reuse plan in Cape
At a joint workshop held Monday between the Cape Elizabeth Town Council and the School Board, the two groups agreed to move ahead with forming a committee to review a school department proposal for the reuse of the former Spurwink School. Now that a $4 million Thomas Memorial Library renovation and addition project is complete, […]
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Girls Hockey: Cape/South Portland/Waynflete top Rams, eye playoffs
Perpetual threat Hannah Bosworth hashed two goals for Cape Elizabeth/South Portland/Waynflete on the road vs. Gorham/Bonny Eagle/Massabesic Friday night, Jan. 29, leading her team to an eventual 4-2 victory. No. 5 CE/SP/W jumped to 6-12 on the result. The No. 8 Rams dropped to 0-18. “We wanted to win this game,” said CE/SP/W head coach […]