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Cape Elizabeth council revote on zoning changes sparks criticism, question of legality

by Drew Johnson December 14, 2023December 14, 2023

Councilors voted 4-3 to take back amendments agreed upon last month in order to comply with a state mandate and replace them with the new chairman’s plan, a move the town attorney says could be illegal.

South Portland special election for House seat will come sooner than initially planned

December 14, 2023December 14, 2023

The South Portland City Council has requested a special election to fill the House District 122 held by Lois Galgay Reckitt, who died Oct. 30. The Council voted 6-1 on Tuesday, with Councilor Natalie West opposed, to request that Gov. Janet Mills declare the seat vacant and schedule a special election. It is likely the […]

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Cooking at the Cove: One-pot chili mac and cheese hits the spot

by Karen Schneider December 14, 2023December 13, 2023

On a recent evening, with temperatures in the low 20s, I stopped in at my sister’s home for a hot tub soak and a cup of tea. I was thrilled by the impromptu invitation, and I really hit the jackpot when I was handed a steaming bowl of chili macaroni and cheese. This old-school recipe […]

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Theater Project’s ‘Phantom Tollbooth’ stars 31 young actors

by Mikayla Patel December 13, 2023December 13, 2023

The theme of the play aligns with the ‘learning journey’ of the cast, the director says.

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South Portland Toy Drive providing gifts to record number of kids

by Drew Johnson December 13, 2023December 14, 2023

The annual South Portland Toy Drive will deliver gifts to 480 South Portland kids this year, up from about 300 last year.

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Arts Calendar: Dec. 15-22

December 13, 2023December 10, 2023

Comedy Friday 12/22 “An Improvised Holiday Special”: 7 p.m., The Hill Arts, 76 Congress St., Portland. $15 advance, $20 at door. 18-plus. thehillarts.me Don’t Tell Comedy: 8 p.m., location revealed day-of, East Bayside, Portland. $25. 21-plus. donttellcomedy.com Talk Of The Town Comedy Show: 8 p.m., Maine House Of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. eventbrite.com […]

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Community Calendar: Dec. 15-22

December 13, 2023December 10, 2023

Holiday events Saturday 12/16 “Habari Gani” Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland. portlandlibrary.com Colonial Christmas open house: Noon to 4 p.m., Tate House Museum, 1267 Westbrook St., Portland. $18 adults, $12 students (ages 13-17), $10 children (ages 6-12), under 6 free. tatehouse.org Inaugural 3 Kings Holiday Party: […]