The event, organized by the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust, invites artists to capture the natural beauty of Cape Elizabeth through plein air painting, fostering community engagement and fundraising efforts for land conservation.

Scarborough Land Trust presents a diverse array of February events, from contemplative walks and snowshoe tours to wildlife tracking workshops and an author visit, inviting nature enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the local landscape and deepen their appreciation for the natural world.

Two other members of RSU 21 administration, Communications Specialist David Singer and School Psychologist and 504 District Coordinator Tara Skiff, have resigned effective Feb. 9. A Consolidated School social worker is also retiring.

Park Ranger Sydney Raftery invites the community to explore Maine's ancient past through fossils and nature in a Wildlife & Ecology Lecture Series, providing insights into the state's history, while also engaging both adults and children in interactive Nature Story Time events.

The town is weighing school building options and community input, as seven preliminary design choices are presented, emphasizing the necessity of public feedback for a November 2024 referendum.

Businesses were awarded up to $15,000 in grant funding.

The only middle school among the six state finalists to win $12K and move on to the national competition.

With the help of Kennebunk dog trainer Melissa McCue-McGrath, six local dogs and their owners are training to sniff out the spotted lanternfly, an invasive pest currently plaguing plants and trees in 17 states.

The winter programs in Cape Elizabeth offer residents an opportunity to connect with nature through scenic walks, animal tracking, and an amphibian education initiative.

Taking a cue from surrounding municipalities with four-day work weeks, the Saco City Hall employees will end work at 1 p.m. on Fridays — but their overall work hours will remain unchanged. City Councilor Nathan Johnston expressed hesitation about the move at the Jan. 29 City Council meeting.

For a second year in a row, eighth-grade teachers Ben Fogg and Dan Sherman held a "Redcoats & Revolution" restaurant simulation, a creative way for students to practice public speaking and learn the American Revolution.

He will stay through the end of the school year.

Mondy will be allocated from the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund to support the Scarborough Land Trust's conservation efforts.

The 12th Annual Fuel Rally aims to raise $25,000 for heating assistance for those in need. It takes place at the library Feb. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Two storms in January caused “catastrophic” damage to Camp Ellis, a powerful reminder of how vulnerable the coastal community is. "If we have another storm like that, I don't think my house would survive," said resident Joe Kehoe.