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Cape Elizabeth considers moratorium on short-term rentals

by Liz Gotthelf Special to the Forecaster February 27, 2020February 27, 2020

CAPE ELIZABETH — Cape Elizabeth could temporarily stop issuing permits this summer for new short-term rentals while the town considers changes to its ordinance. A proposed 180-day moratorium will go before the Town Council on Monday, March 9. The moratorium could be lifted sooner if the council adopts new rules, or it is extended. Travel […]

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Longtime South Portland planner reflects on 30-year career

by Kate Irish Collins February 27, 2020February 27, 2020

Urban planning is more challenging than ever, Haeuser says.

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Hire a Vet connects veterans with employers

by Michael Kelley February 26, 2020February 27, 2020

Since its launch in 2015, the Maine Hire a Vet program has connected nearly 900 employees with more than 1,300 companies.

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SMAA receives grant to fund 400 volunteers in Scarborough

February 24, 2020February 26, 2020

SCARBOROUGH — The Southern Maine Agency on Aging has received an $87,800 grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service to use for its volunteer program. This award will support 400 Senior Corps volunteers through the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, in which people 55 and older volunteer to mentor and tutor children, respond […]

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South Portland budget likely to include significant raises, new pay scale

by Kate Irish Collins February 20, 2020February 23, 2020

City Council OKs preliminary new pay scale for non-union employees.

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Longtime staffer appointed as new director of Cape Elizabeth library

February 20, 2020February 20, 2020

Rachel Davis, who started as the children’s librarian, has worked at Thomas Memorial for almost 30 years.

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Maine Bicentennial: Cape Elizabeth

by Ann Fisher February 20, 2020February 20, 2020

Pictured here in circa 1920 is the former Spurwink School, which was built in 1848. During the winter term of 1857, the schoolmaster there was Bowdoin College student William Widgery Thomas Jr. Later in life, Thomas would gain fame as a Maine politician (Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives and state Senator), as well […]