The new coalition plans to attend school board meetings and offer comment when necessary regarding racial sensitivity issues.
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Cape Elizabeth hunger nonprofit enters second year, eyes expansion
Farms for Food Equity is looking to raise $100,000 this year, and lay groundwork for a farming job training program in the future.
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South Portland’s new fire station set for duty in May
The new Cash Corner fire station features a number of upgrades, including a stairwell designed for firefighter training.
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Peace Corps service shaped their lives
Volunteers from Cape Elizabeth and South Portland mark the 60th anniversary of the Peace Corps this month with gratitude for time well spent.
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South Portland, Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth slowly reopening after COVID closures
Public buildings in South Portland, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth are all opening or planning to open by this summer.
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Virtual talks, film festival celebrate Earth Day 2021
Sierra Club Maine will host a series of discussions ranging from waste reduction to the intersection of racism, economics and climate change, and Maine Audubon and the Maine Outdoor Film Festival team up for a special night of showings.
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Scarborough’s Project GRACE gets big help with keeping people warm
The local charity raised $30,000 in a recent fundraiser, roughly double what the organization raises in a typical year.
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South Portland begins work to address homelessness
The City Council has responded favorably to recommendations in a new report, and has already taken steps to implement some of them.
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New Scarborough senior housing to open in May
A new 40-unit apartment complex for seniors is set to open in Scarborough in May, and comes at a time where housing for older people is in high demand. The $8.5 million building, called Bessey Crossing, is located at 4 Bessey School Drive. The three-story building is part of a larger campus on the former […]
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Cape Elizabeth Town Council move will make beach parking a little harder this summer
New restrictions will prevent clogging on one residential street and keep people from abusing permits to launch boats, officials said.