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No, Scarborough isn’t replacing a skate park with pickleball courts. It’s building both.
The skate park will be relocated and the old site will be repurposed into eight pickleball courts.
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Portland selects ‘First Light Commons’ as name for waterfront park
The committee said the name, which the City Council will vote on, was chosen to honor the historical and cultural significance of Wabanaki and African American communities in the area.
Posted inBusiness, Community, News
Portland Foreside power plant loses first round with PUC
It’s unclear how the ruling, requested by the developers as they seek financing for the next phase of construction, will affect the more than $1 billion development.
Posted inCommunity, News, Times Record
Brunswick student group aims to spark next generation of environmentalists
A new program, dreamed up by a Brunswick High School junior, connects teens to scientists, business owners and local officials who implement sustainable practices in their work.
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Nearly half of Portland’s vacant downtown buildings haven’t registered with city
Owners of vacant storefront properties in the ‘pedestrian activities district’ must either agree to have local artists’ work installed or pay a fine, according to a new ordinance now in effect.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, Schools and Education
South Portland says farewell to Kaler Elementary — for good
Monday is the last day for the school, which will close its doors permanently.
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South Portland will stop using Flock cameras
Councilors voted to immediately disable the 7 cameras and end the contract.
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Proposed Windham development draws scrutiny
Some residents argue the 27-home subdivision would encroach on farmland and be inaccessible to school buses.
Posted inCommunity, Elections, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Noble school board candidate who asked for recount says he’s changed his mind
Mathew Roy lost to incumbent Margaret ‘Peg’ Wheeler by 72 votes in the MSAD 60 race. If a recount had gone forward, Roy would’ve had to cover the cost of the process if the result was unchanged.