Focusing on climate actions is a logical request for a town with five gorgeous beaches, the largest saltwater marsh in the state and numerous delicate wetlands, many of which are conserved by our local land trust. I am pleased to report that the new Speaker of the House, Rachael Talbot-Ross, the first Black woman ever […]
Southern Forecaster
South Portland and Scarborough news from The Forecaster.
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Scarborough planners don’t want new road into The Downs to become a shortcut
A connector to Haigis Parkway raises traffic concerns, but developers say it will not be a convenient shortcut.
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South Portland hotels making progress on shelter transitioning
Days Inn and Comfort Inn have made progress toward a March 1 goal of transitioning the clients to other locations.
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South Portland rent control going to vote next month
The City Council is divided on enacting the ordinance that would cap larger landlords’ rent increases at 10% annually.
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School Notebook: Jan. 11
Science scholarship a tribute to Lisa Eid The Lisa Eid Scholarship Endowment has been established at the Catholic Foundation of Maine. Lisa Eid, a Lewiston native, died from cancer in 2021 at the age of 53. The scholarship will go to a Maine high school senior who plans to enter a science-related field, especially one […]
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People and Business: Jan. 11
Giving back Marden’s Surplus and Salvage raised and donated $100,000 to Maine Children’s Home’s Christmas Program. The donation is a combination of $84,000 from Marden’s customers through the company’s Red Stocking Program and a $16,000 gift from the Marden family. Marden’s has been running the Red Stocking Program for MCH since 2006. MCH provides new […]
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Educate teens about marijuana danger, panelists say
High-potency marijuana used in vape pens and other devices increases the risks, according to experts at a forum in Yarmouth.
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Mentors needed to spend quality time with kids
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine is holding a recruitment campaign until March 1 and is especially in need of male volunteers.
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Southern Meetings: Jan. 13-20
Cape Elizabeth Tue. 1/17 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Wed. 1/18 6 p.m. Town Council/School Board Town Hall Scarborough Tue. 1/17 4 p.m. Finance Committee Zoom, Council Chambers Tue. 1/17 6:30 p.m. Transportation Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 1/18 8 a.m. Sustainability Committee Zoom, Municipal Bldg Wed. 1/18 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Municipal […]
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Arts Calendar: Jan. 13-20
Comedy Friday 1/13 SCRATCH! immersive comedy: 7 p.m., Stroudwater Distillery, 28 Resurgam Place, Portland. facebook.com/stroudwaterdistillery Saturday 1/14 Nikki Glaser: The Good Girl Tour: 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. Buy tickets at statetheatreportland.com. Comedy improv with YES&Co. featuring Parks McKinney: 7 p.m., Portland Media Center, 516 Congress St., Portland. $12 […]