@citizenptnewsme.bsky.socialState incentives for higher density housing won't guarantee affordability without local requirements, leaving a critical gap that could drive up home prices.
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@citizenptnewsme.bsky.socialScarborough committee members are calling for urgent coordination with Turnpike and MaineDOT to tackle the persistent congestion on Route 1 before the opportunity slips away!
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@citizenptnewsme.bsky.socialScarborough's new growth-area map could reshape housing density, allowing multiple units on smaller lots—what does this mean for your neighborhood?
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@citizenptnewsme.bsky.socialScarborough faces a tough choice: invest $4 million in a resilient culvert or settle for a cheaper quick fix as the clock ticks down to a crucial decision on November 4.
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@citizenptnewsme.bsky.socialScarborough's council is taking a bold stand against federal immigration enforcement by limiting local cooperation and demanding transparency from the ICE facility.
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@citizenptnewsme.bsky.socialScarborough's Transportation Committee is demanding clear data and cost analyses to decide on critical traffic safety upgrades and congestion solutions—could your commute benefit from these changes?
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@citizenptnewsme.bsky.socialCumberland County DA candidates clash over mental health strategies in a heated debate, with proposals that could reshape the future of criminal justice.
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@citizenptnewsme.bsky.socialThree candidates in Scarborough are tackling the pressing issues of affordability, housing, and climate change with wildly different solutions—who will win your vote?
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@citizenptnewsme.bsky.socialCandidates at the Scarborough forum are raising alarms about data centers' environmental impacts and calling for stronger state protections to safeguard our coastal communities.
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@citizenptnewsme.bsky.socialIncumbent DA Jackie Sartorius defends a $2.5 million grant aimed at testing sexual-assault kits, while former DA Stephanie Anderson claims public safety has worsened and demands tougher prosecutions.
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@citizenptnewsme.bsky.socialScarborough’s Climate Action Plan just took a big step forward with five key initiatives aimed at creating a sustainable future for the community!
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@citizenptnewsme.bsky.socialThe Pine Point community is divided on parking preferences for Jones Creek Drive, but safety upgrades will reduce spaces by 16 to enhance traffic flow.
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@citizenptnewsme.bsky.socialScarborough's council is debating a controversial proposal to ban data centers, sparking a heated divide among residents over sustainability and community impact.
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@citizenptnewsme.bsky.socialScarborough's Town Council is poised to draft an ordinance that could reshape municipal cooperation with ICE, igniting a heated debate among residents.
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@citizenptnewsme.bsky.socialScarborough's Ordinance Committee is pushing for a townwide ban on standalone data centers, igniting a heated debate over environmental impacts and community needs.
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