Southern Forecaster news
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PublishedMarch 9, 2023
South Portland may pursue air monitors closer to oil tanks
The City Council backs recommendations from the Clean Air Advisory Committee, paving the way for future action.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2023
Pesticide ban set for vote in Cape Elizabeth
The proposed ordinance would prohibit the use of synthetic pesticides on residential properties and bar any pesticides at all near water or wetlands.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2023
Heating system malfunction causes water damage at Cape Elizabeth school
Pond Cove Elementary School was fully reopened Thursday after going remote earlier this week.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2023
Willard Beach dune restoration project will put old Christmas trees to good use
The plan is for the discarded trees to trap sand in the damaged dunes so the city can then replant dune grass, but when results will be seen depends on the weather.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2023
Gnomes galore at South Portland-Cape Elizabeth upcoming SpringFest
The lead-up to the gnome-themed May event starts Saturday with a fireworks display at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2023
Games with grandfather inspire new chess club for those with memory loss
The idea for the club came from a Cape Elizabeth student who played the game with her grandfather, who had dementia but "always remembered how to play chess."
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2023
South Portland council exempts future development from proposed rent control
The council postponed a preliminary vote to March 7 after criticism from the attending public.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2023
South Portland gives first OK to homeless shelter plan
The plan, which allows different sizes of shelters to be built in specific areas, gets preliminary approval and goes to an enactment vote March 7.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2023
Bus services halve fares to get riders back on board
Greater Portland Metro, South Portland Bus Service and Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit will cut fares from March 1 through Sept. 30 in hopes of getting ridership back to pre-pandemic levels.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2023
Dog retirement home broadening its reach to help with others’ vet bills
Two new programs from Finally Home in North Yarmouth will provide financial assistance to eligible Mainers whose old dogs require medical services, including being put down.
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