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South Portland allots $3.4 million of its federal pandemic relief funds
The South Portland City Council on Tuesday authorized the allocation of $3.4 million of its American Rescue Plan Funds for 11 projects and programs, most of which aim to combat homelessness and provide services and assistance to unhoused individuals and asylum-seeking families. “You hear a lot of stories across the country about how some of […]
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Council approves South Portland budget with 5.9% tax increase
The owner of a $400,000 home will pay $344 more in property taxes under the new budget.
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Study: South Portland needs 2,905 new homes by 2030 to meet expected demand
A housing study recommends the city allow duplexes to be built in single-family districts, encourage accessory dwellings, increase residential density and speed up the permit approval process for developers.
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South Portland council says it will also consider landlords when drafting rent stabilization ordinance
Tenants are the priority, councilors say, but landlords will be part of discussions, too.
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McGee wins three-way race for Scarborough Town Council
Nick McGee, a former member of the town Planning Board, said he hopes to make an impact on “how growth is done in Scarborough.”
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New city crosswalk wishes DiPietro’s in South Portland a felice anniversario
A crosswalk striped with the colors of the Italian flag pays tribute to the Cottage Road market’s 50 years in business.
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Election results: Gattine wins Democratic primary for House District 126
He defeated his opponent, Jean-Marie Caterina, in the Democratic primary, 334-224.
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Scarborough’s Gym Dandies to perform at Universal Studios
The student circus performers are cycling back to top form after a few tough pandemic years.
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Election next week to decide on new Scarborough councilor
Some Scarborough voters will also vote in a Democratic House primary and all residents will weigh in on a new school budget, as will voters in South Portland and Cape Elizabeth.