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South Portland gets grant for Trout Brook improvements

The city of South Portland received a $272,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s National Coastal Resilience Fund to enhance Trout Brook’s environmental infrastructure. The funding will support engineering designs for five key culvert upgrades implementing “Stream Smart” crossings, according to a press release from the city. These structures will enable natural flow […]

Posted inScarborough Leader

Scarborough Land Trust honors Becky Warren Seel

The Scarborough Land Trust presented longtime land conservationist Becky Warren Seel with its 2024 Conservationist of the Year Award. Presented in October at a special ribbon cutting ceremony at the Elaine Stimson Warren Woods Preserve, the award recognizes an individual, organization or business for their significant commitment and outstanding leadership in protecting the natural and […]

Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier

Community News: Dec. 5

Saco Pathfinders provide holiday meals Since 2013 The Saco Pathfinders Snowmobile Club has provided six complete holiday dinner packages that are delivered to local families by the First Parish Congregational Church in Saco. Three of the baskets were delivered for Thanksgiving and three more will be delivered at Christmas time. The snowmobile club clears, maintains […]

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In The Know: Three studies underway will guide future planning

Three projects are in process to inform future planning priorities for the town of Scarborough: the vulnerability assessment, open space plan and transportation study. These documents will provide clearer direction and prioritization for addressing some of the major issues facing Scarborough, like the effects of development on our natural landscapes, getting around town safely, and […]

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Mainewhile: Doubling down on the act of being thankful

November in Maine. Those gray skies, bare trees and golden leaves on the ground make for one of the most starkly beautiful landscapes I know of. November is a vibe. A slightly solemn one to be sure, but with side notes of joy, gatherings and last hurrahs. It is no wonder this is the time […]