In the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, four solar-powered units and donated supplies make their way south.
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South Portland and Scarborough news from The Forecaster.
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Wetlands mitigation project allowed to continue in Scarborough
Councilors agree that Larabee Farms, a longtime effort to create wetlands and preserve habitat, is worth completing.
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Casco Bay dredging project aims for 2021 start date
At workshop Sept. 17, city councilors discussed the $30 million project to mitigate the negative effects sediment buildup has had on the working waterfronts in both the city and Portland.
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Thousands of pheasants flock to Scarborough for fall hunt
Local hunters may be excited for the upland bird hunting season, but what many don’t know is how the state stocks up for the season.
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South Portland to spend $30K on air quality committee
The city will re-purpose $30,000 from the fiscal year 2020 Waterfront Master Plan in order to cover the cost of a facilitator and other small costs.
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Police make arrests in turf field vandalism
Two individuals from Windham and one from Westbrook are facing charges.
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Slate of candidates finalized in Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough, South Portland
In November, voters in the three communities will be electing representatives for council, school board and other offices
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Tiny houses shaping up to be a big deal in South Portland, but their future is undetermined
Officials are drafting rules and regulations to consider at a council workshop at an undetermined date.
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Scarborough voters to decide on $4.4M in bonds
The bonds are earmarked for a reserve fund for the land trust, repairs to the high school’s turf field and the purchase of a new firetruck.
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So. Portland’s Ferry Village to be affected by rising sea levels, survey finds
The first-of-its-kind survey documented historic properties in the city that are at an increased risk to the impacts of climate change.