Many groups are now doing their own fundraising and don’t apply for grants from bottle redemption proceeds.
Southern Forecaster
South Portland and Scarborough news from The Forecaster.
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Transfer station updates fees, policies
Rates for disposal at the transfer station have not changed since 2003.
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Proposed SoPo tobacco buffer panned by Planning Board
The board voted Wednesday to recommend against the new rule.
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Firefighter continues area toy drive he launched in high school
Children in South Portland, Gray and New Gloucester also benefit from the Cumberland program, funded in part by a pancake breakfast on Sunday, Dec. 1.
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Adams chosen to lead Cape council
A formal vote will take place Dec. 9.
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Scarborough proposal would ban stores selling pot
The draft ordinance must go before the town council.
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Town officials look to Plan B for turf field replacement
Voters denied a $1.2 million bond request to replace the turf field and outdoor track on Nov. 5, leaving officials scrambling to figure out what to do next.
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On eve of departure, S. Portland mayor speaks on struggles with substance use disorder
South Portland Mayor Claude Morgan said over a decade of working in public service was one of the many experiences in his life that have taught him to overcome his addiction.
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First responders urge motorists to be on alert along the Maine Turnpike
This week has been designated by the Federal Highway Administration as National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week to draw public awareness to the dangers emergency responders face when reacting to a traffic incident.
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Donovan denied third term on Scarborough council
Betsy Geysteen and Kenneth Johnson take council, Alicia Giftos and Kristen Turner take the School Board seats.