Two Scarborough girls are turning a consequence of the coronavirus into a source of funds to donate to a local church and hospital.
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Fort Williams re-opens with coronavirus restrictions in place
Visitors are welcome on foot and on bicycles, but no vehicle traffic is allowed for the time being.
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South Portland businesses bracing for hit from virus
City officials are taking an estimated $50 million in lost business valuation into account while calculating the 2021 budget, but even the best guess can’t say for certain what lies ahead in the wake of the coronavirus.
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Scarborough wants to cut budget, but not teachers
After accepting the first reading of the new, combined budget, town councilors agree on two things: The budget needs to stay low, and no one wants to lay off teachers to do it.
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Hope blooms amid loss at Scarborough Veterans’ Home
A group of well-wishers has donated flowers to the care facility after a series of deaths due to COVID-19.
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Celebrating nurses: New nurse tackles unprecedented challenges during COVID-19 pandemic
The Mid Coast Hospital nurse regularly goes “above and beyond.”
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Scarborough town, school to meet council budget increase limit
After a series of workshops, officials expect to hit the council’s mandate of no more than a 2% increase to the tax rate.
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South Portland unveils $38 million municipal budget
Town councilors were impressed with the budget, which calls for a tax increase that matches their expectations.
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Cape council: School needs to cut back
The Cape Elizabeth Town Council pushed back against the school department this week, asking for deep cuts to its proposed budget.
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Cape E. to reopen Fort Williams Park
With Gov. Janet Mills beginning to relax restrictions on public activity, the town council has decided to open the park on May 11.