The $13.5 million project will cover more than 30 intersections throughout Scarborough and even into South Portland.
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Dog days of summer will be on-leash at South Portland’s Hinckley Park
The South Portland City Council unanimously passed a temporary leash law for the park to protect the environment and ensure safety.
87,000 shots later, MaineHealth closing Scarborough Downs COVID clinic
Organizers said they will be shifting their focus to mobile vaccine centers traveling through the area.
Affordable housing project sign of things to come in Cape
Officials said they aren’t necessarily looking for multi-unit rental properties, but changes may be on the horizon to pave the way for more affordable housing in town.
South Portland council to review new leash law next week
The council will hold a public hearing May 25 on a proposal requiring dog owners to leash their animals in Hinckley Park.
$54 million school budget heads to South Portland voters
Voters will decide on the school budget June 8, and the city will finalize the municipal budget June 10.
Officials open South Portland’s newest fire station on Cash Corner
The new structure is more than double the size of the original station, which dated back to the 1970s.
South Portland to receive another $8 million in federal aid
The money cannot directly offset the looming residential tax rate hike, but officials are optimistic that the funds may be able to indirectly help by paying down parts of the proposed 2022 budget.
Cape Elizabeth council approves combined budget, debates school increases
The council voted to pass the $48.4 million combined budget, but one councilor expressed concern about ongoing increases to the annual school budget.
For homeless in South Portland, health care visits can be a big help
Access to even basic medical care, such as blood pressure checks, provided by the fire department, is valuable, they say.