Southern Forecaster news
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PublishedApril 4, 2023
‘From Africa to Maine’ series to focus on the asylum seeker’s experience
Discussions starting next week are designed to foster understanding about New Mainers' history, experiences and challenges.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2023
Scarborough’s proposed municipal, school budget raises taxes 4.4%
The owner of a home assessed at $400,000 would pay $272 more in property taxes under the proposal.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2023
Neighborhood contest nets 19,000 pounds of food for South Portland pantry
The big donation to the South Portland Food Cupboard is expected to go fast because of a sharp increase this month in those seeking assistance.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2023
Divided council passes rent control in South Portland, in effect until 2030
The ordinance will put a 10% cap on rent increases, with exemptions, and will take effect May 27.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2023
South Portland council gives final approval to changes allowing homeless shelters in city
The city itself will not be operating the shelters, and two independent groups have expressed interest but have made no immediate plans, according to City Manager Scott Morelli.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2023
High-speed internet initiative kicks off with workshops
With sufficient access to high-speed internet in just 13% of the state, a regional coalition is working to increase availability throughout Cumberland County and in other underserved or unserved areas.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2023
Maple producers have plenty of sweetness on tap this weekend
Sugarhouses open their doors for Maine Maple Sunday Weekend events March 25-26 with demonstrations, samplings and sales, pancake breakfasts and other family activities.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2023
Cape’s Elizabeth’s wayward seals – two of them – rehabilitated and released
The seal pup rescued after wandering town streets in January and another pup rescued a week earlier were safely returned to the ocean Thursday.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2023
Taxes up 7% under Cape Elizabeth’s proposed town budget
The $18.5 million proposal includes two new town positions, replacement vehicles and improvements at Fort Williams Park.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2023
South Portland now allows residents to have small farm animals
Residents with at least 1 acre of land can be the keepers of two animals, such as goats, sheep or pigs, weighing up to 180 pounds each.
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