A proposed exemption from the growth ordinance would apply to 90 acres of The Downs, but the town council says the developers are lacking details for their plans.
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South Portland renewing push for harbor dredging
The buildup of sediment in Portland Harbor is impacting South Portland businesses, industries and recreational boaters, but a bid for federal funding has now been rejected twice.
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Candidates in House District 27 special election outline priorities
The three Gorham residents are running for the seat representing part of Gorham and part of Scarborough.
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Cape Elizabeth council sets town vote on zoning repeal for November
The issue deserves the bigger voter turnout that comes with a general election, proponents of the Nov. 8 date say.
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280 kids will be merry
The 10th annual South Portland Christmas Toy Drive comes through with toys, coats and boots for 280 young residents in need.
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Study: South Portland short 2,200 low-income housing units
The shortage will have ripple effects for everyone in less than a decade, the report states.
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Scarborough Community Thanksgiving breaks record
The organization provided 1,300 meals this Thanksgiving, 100 more than in 2020.
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South Portland couple pays it forward with Christmas trees
Jesse Reynolds and Kim Nappi purchase trees for those in need to give back to their community.
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Gorham, Scarborough withhold connector support pending minor revisions
The Gorham Town Council will vote on the plan after Scarborough’s requested revisions are made.
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Developer scraps Cape Elizabeth affordable housing project
The Szanton Company withdraws its plans for Dunham Court in the face of an upcoming referendum to repeal zoning amendments allowing it to be building in the town center.