COVID-19 has led to an influx in people seeking assistance, officials said.
Southern Forecaster
South Portland and Scarborough news from The Forecaster.
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SMCC gets support to assist students with disabilities
The $2.6 million grant allows the college to expand current offerings for students with physical or learning disabilities.
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Safe Passage turns 20: Guatemala aid organization marks milestone with global virtual 5K
Daniel Osorio, who grew up around a Guatemala City garbage dump, found his life transformed through Safe Passage, and he aims to become a filmmaker.
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Cape decides on hybrid school plan, start date
The School Board voted unanimously to accept the hybrid plan after the district made changes to ventilation systems in the school buildings.
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Maine Bicentennial: Scarborough
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, The Forecaster is featuring historical highlights and artifacts from our communities’ past 200 years. This feature can be found in print and online every other week.
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Scarborough hammering out details for reopening schools next month
The district is opting for a part in-person, part remote-learning model, similar to other area districts.
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Gone to the dogs: Volunteers ready puppies to be guiding eyes
A South Portland couple helps raise future guide dogs for the disabled.
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First-time federal grant to provide boost to Liberty shipyard plans
South Portland city officials hope that a $300,000 grant will help make the valuable property more attractive to future development.
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Area towns ready for nominations for local elections
CUMBERLAND COUNTY — Town clerks in South Portland, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth have all announced that anyone interested in running for local office in the Nov. 3 general election may now pull nomination papers. In South Portland, officials said voters will decide on the following positions: City Council: District 1, held by Claude Morgan; District […]
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Council still on the fence over Scarborough senior housing complex
Town councilors understand the proposed new affordable housing project better now, but despite a tight timeline no decisions have been made yet.