Southern Forecaster news
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PublishedMarch 27, 2024
Residents rally for Smiling Hill Farm, against connector route
A public meeting on the proposed Gorham Connector that would cut through the farm draws hundreds of opponents to the plan.
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PublishedMarch 26, 2024
Cape Elizabeth’s town manager takes top job in Cumberland
Matthew Sturgis will replace longtime Cumberland manager Bill Shane, who is retiring in July.
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PublishedMarch 26, 2024
Local events planned to prep for and view ‘quite compelling’ solar eclipse in southern Maine
Many libraries are distributing free solar eclipse glasses to patrons to prepare for the April 8 event.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2024
Cape Elizabeth’s proposed municipal budget up 1.8%
The plan calls for a new firefighter, a part-time library position for a student and funding to cover costs associated with the November presidential election.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2024
What to do with Mahoney? South Portland residents weigh in
The South Portland police chief says the site of the now vacant middle school is not right for a new police station.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2024
Smiling Hill Farm ready to ‘fight back’ against proposed Gorham Connector route
The Maine Turnpike Authority, which proposes buying 47.3 acres of Smiling Hill Farm for the new road, will hold a community meeting on the project Monday in Gorham.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2024
Campfire Institute’s outdoor programs create safe havens, community for LGBTQ+ youth
The nonprofit, which has expanded is offerings, is holding a leadership retreat and a prom for ages 12-17 next month in Bridgton.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2024
Cape Elizabeth residents ask councilors to consider ‘peanut roundabout’ in town center
The suggestion comes as the Town Council hears an update on an $842,000 plan to address traffic and safety concerns at the Route 77 intersections with Scott Dyer and Shore roads.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2024
South Portland firefighters pump up goal for Checking for Charity fundraiser
The primary beneficiary of the March 24 event will be Make a Wish Maine.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2024
South Portland hotel owner gets zone change for apartment building
The owners say they have no current plans to also build a homeless shelter at the site, but some Thornton Heights residents oppose any type of development because they say the Howard Johnson has been a bad neighbor and their neighborhood has suffered.
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