Hires, promotions, appointments Maine Behavioral Healthcare has appointed Lee Wolfrum of Freeport as medical director of Spring Harbor Hospital in Westbrook. He was an associate professor of psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston. FocusMaine co-founder and co-chair Andrea Cianchette Maker was named president of the the nonprofit economic development organization. She previously […]
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South Portland and Scarborough news from The Forecaster.
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Two holiday events in Scarborough next week
Scarborough Community Services is providing some holiday fun next weekend, starting with gingerbread houses and ending with Santa. A gingerbread house decorating event will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Community Services Hub. Attendees will be provided an easy-to-build house, icing and candy. There will be free refreshments, music and […]
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Age Friendly South Portland has winter offerings for seniors
Age Friendly South Portland is undertaking a number of initiatives this winter. SoPo Age Friendly Rides is a new program open to income-eligible seniors and adults with visual impairments. Participants can receive free rides for Portland-area visits to doctors and dentists and for eye exams and therapy sessions. To apply, call the South Portland General […]
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Climate action workshop scheduled in Cape Elizabeth
Cape Elizabeth will host a Climate Action Plan workshop at the Thomas Memorial Library on Thursday, Nov. 30, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Attendees will learn how climate change is impacting Cape Elizabeth directly and will be given the opportunity to discuss concerns, priorities and experiences. All those who live, work, go to school or […]
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Detour on South Portland Greenbelt Walkway
Beginning Monday, Nov. 27, a detour will be in place while a quarter-mile section of the South Portland Greenbelt Walkway is closed for construction at the Betsy Ross House. The detour near the eastern end the path is expected to remain in place until early 2025. The detour begins where the Greenbelt intersects with Preble […]
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State wants to raise roadways to prevent flooding on Route 1, Pine Point Road in Scarborough
The project, a few years away, would heighten low-lying sections of Route 1 and Pine Point Road by 4 feet.
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Southern Meetings: Nov. 24-Dec. 1
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 11/27 6 p.m. School Building Workshop Zoom Tue. 11/28 6 p.m. Council Appointments Town Hall Tue. 11/28 6:30 p.m. School Board Workshop CEHS Wed. 11/29 4:15 p.m. School Board Policy Town Hall Wed. 11/29 6:30 p.m. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion T.M. Library Thu. 11/30 6:30 p.m. School Building Forum Town Hall Scarborough Tue. […]
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Area shelters see surge in stray and surrendered cats
Rising costs, the housing shortage and climate change are among the reasons for the increase, shelters say.
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Cape Elizabeth approves changes to comply with state mandate on housing
Changes include decreasing the minimum size of ADUs, increasing the maximum and incentivizing higher-density affordable housing development.
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Cape Elizabeth Council dismisses Lumbery lawsuit
The Town Council reserved the right to reinstate, if needed, the suit against the small business for zoning noncompliance.