The South Portland Food Cupboard has helped feed over 7,000 families since 1997 and expects that number to keep climbing in the wake of the pandemic.
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Locker Project moving its base to South Portland
The new space has cold storage space, something the busy organization has been looking for as it serves food-insecure children and their families throughout Cumberland County.
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Cape Elizabeth school project’s resulting tax increase raises concerns
The $126.5 million project would result in a yearly property tax increase of $2,072 for the owner of a home assessed at $400,000.
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Summer concert series returns to Cape Elizabeth
The Sounds By The Sea summer concert series has returned to Cape Elizabeth and will run through Aug. 15. The second annual series features performances on Monday nights at 6 p.m. at Fort Williams Park. The Earthtones will perform Monday, July 25, at the picnic shelter. Featured at the bandstand next month will be the […]
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Scarborough considers doubling housing permits at The Downs
The Town Council and developers of The Downs are trying to come to a compromise to let Crossroads Holdings build more than 850 housing units over the next decade.
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South Portland council mulls rent rules
A proposed massive rent hike at Redbank Village Apartments prompted the city government to consider capping increases.
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Dog to help lifeguard conduct rescues at Scarborough Beach
Among the American Academy of Canine Water Rescue trainees is Beacon, a Newfoundland who will assist lifeguards at the state park.
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Scarborough public works director leaves behind long list of accomplishments
Mike Shaw retired in June after 25 years of work for the town, starting out as a snowplow driver.
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Consultants urge Cape Elizabeth to add at least 200 affordable homes in next 10 years
The Town Council and an advisory committee will explore ways of encouraging the construction of affordable housing once the Housing Diversity Study is completed.
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Scarborough planners mandate turning lane into Costco gas station
Costco representatives address an earlier issue the town had about protecting nearby wetlands.