Town councilors say the building permit allotments allowed in the draft plan to revise the town’s growth management ordinance may be too high.
Southern Forecaster
South Portland and Scarborough news from The Forecaster.
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Nelson Metal Fabrication named South Portland’s Small Business of the Year
The city bestows eight honors at its annual Business and Economic Development Awards ceremony Wednesday.
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Scarborough’s Operation HOPE hopes for regional return
The Scarborough Police Department is ending its involvement in the diversion program that finds treatment for people with opioid addiction but is optimistic it will continue and grow.
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Age-Friendly Scarborough to host speaker series
The Age-Friendly Scarborough Committee will host a speaker series for seniors and caretakers beginning Feb. 27. A panel of representatives from Mobility One, The Iris Network, Scarborough Fire Department and other agencies will discuss “Aging Safely in Your Home” from 3-4 p.m. at the at the Scarborough Community Services Hub, 418 Payne Road. Information provided […]
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People and Business: Feb. 15
Hires, promotions, appointments Alf Anderson has been appointed as the associate state director for advocacy and outreach at the AARP Maine state office in Portland. He previously served as director of membership and marketing from 2015 to 2019, as well as executive director of the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce from 2019 to 2022. Dana […]
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Southern Meetings: Feb. 17-24
Scarborough Tue. 2/21 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Thu. 2/23 6:30 p.m. Sanitary District Municipal Bldg South Portland Tue. 2/21 6:30 p.m. City Council Zoom, Council Chambers Wed. 2/22 6 p.m. Housing Authority Zoom Wed. 2/22 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Council Chambers Thu. 2/23 6 p.m. Human Rights Commission Council Chambers Thu. 2/23 […]
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Letter: City going in wrong direction with Yard South project
I went on a site walk to see the plans for the Yard South area near Bug Light Park and next to the boat ramp in South Portland. The developers are advocating for three or four 18-story residential buildings with 1,200 units and commercial businesses. These high-rises would look down upon 13 oil storage tanks […]
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Arts Calendar: Feb. 17-24
Comedy Friday 2/17 The Flannel and The Fruit Comedy: 7 p.m., Maine House Of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. $20 eventbrite.com Saturday 2/18 Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band: 8 p.m., Aura Maine, 121 Center St., Portland. 18-plus. auramaine.com Thursday 2/23 Comedy night: 7:30 p.m., North 43 Bistro, 1 Spring Point Drive, South Portland. […]
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Community Calendar: Feb. 17-24
Books/Authors Ongoing Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: Noon, every other Thursday in Mechanics’ Hall, 519 Congress Street, Portland. Informal book discussions for adults and seniors. Hosted by Portland Public Library, Riverton Branch, 1600 Forest Ave. portlandlibrary.com Books a la Carte: 2 p.m., third Tuesday of the month. Book and author discussions, no assigned reading. People Plus, […]
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Food Cupboard holding third Battle of the Neighborhoods
The South Portland Food Cupboard is holding its third Battle of the Neighborhoods, which will kick off Tuesday. The annual event challenges neighborhoods to donate the most non-perishable food items as they can. Last year’s winner was Sunset Park, followed by Willard/Loveitts Field and Thornton Heights. In total, 15,369 pounds of food was raised through […]