SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council on Tuesday heard recommendations about how to limit speeding and mitigate danger to pedestrians on Cottage Road. Project costs to curb speeding range from $34,000 for one flashing beacon to $1.8 million to implement a comprehensive plan, including raised medians, realignment of Pillsbury Street, and flashing pedestrian beacons. “This […]

SOUTH PORTLAND — City coucilors on Tuesday agreed affordable housing is a critical need in the city, but were lukewarm about a $9 million, 42-unit building proposed in Thornton Heights.  In a workshop, councilors suggested the project proposed by the city Housing Authority may be too large to receive full support.  The authority is under contract […]

SOUTH PORTLAND — Democrat Victoria Morales launched her campaign for state representative in House District 33. She hopes to succeed Rep. Kevin Battle, I-South Portland, who is not seeking re-election due to his responsibilities as harbor master, according to a press release.  “Victoria’s longtime commitment to our community, as well as her common sense and […]

SCARBOROUGH —  Republican Brad Blake will seek election in Maine House District 28, representing part of Scarborough. The seat is held by Republican Rep. Heather Sirocki, who cannot run again due to term limits.  “I am excited by the prospect of meeting Scarborough neighbors and I will be honored to represent them in a thoughtful and […]

SCARBOROUGH — The Town Council approved an agreement with property owners to maintain public access to a pathway leading to Pine Point Beach. Following two years of debate, the town and abutting property owners of Avenue 2, a beach access path since the 19th Century, reached an agreement that preserves public access in exchange for the […]