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Petition in Cape Elizabeth could establish affordable housing zone at Gull Crest

by Drew Johnson April 14, 2022April 14, 2022

Resident Cynthia Dill’s second zoning petition drive in a year has sparked concerns that it is misleading and that her vision for the project it would allow is infeasible.

South Portland takings steps to mitigate toxic algae blooms at Hinckley Park

by Drew Johnson April 14, 2022

The city this summer will begin revegetating shoreline to hinder the runoff of soil contaminants into the pond.

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Cape Elizabeth council OKs borrowing for school safety, new building projects

by Drew Johnson April 13, 2022

Councilors approve $1.9 million in bonds, including $650,000 for preliminary planning for the proposed new elementary-middle school building.

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Earth Day is on its way; here’s how you can celebrate

by Drew Johnson April 13, 2022

Cleanups and more scheduled throughout South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and Scarborough.

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Neighborhood ‘battle’ stocks South Portland pantry with 15,000 pounds of food

by Drew Johnson April 6, 2022April 13, 2022

Sunset Park repeats as victor in the second annual South Portland Food Cupboard Battle of the Neighborhoods, a monthlong food drive that comes at a particularly good time.

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South Portland’s proposed budget increases tax bills 5.85%

by Drew Johnson April 6, 2022

The $115.6 million combined city and school budget is up 9.4% over this year’s spending plan, which officials say is attributed to rising costs and a growing and changing school population.

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Cape council to vote next week on borrowing for school safety upgrades, school building project planning

by Drew Johnson April 6, 2022

The School Committee also estimates the impact on taxpayers of a $100 million school building project.

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Maine group inspires young voters by putting them to work

by John Terhune April 5, 2022

Founded in 2020, Youth Work Makes the Booth Work is encouraging teenagers to participate in the democratic process – whether by voting or by working the polls themselves.