The Cape Courier

07/03/2026

CORRECTION:

In the next issue of The Cape Courier, I wrote:

"From May 1 to October 1, spanning the months when cars parking along that part of Shore Road has surged, the amendments prohibit all parking on Shore Road, and set limits on adjacent streets that are located within a newly designated 'Shore Road 1 Parking District.' Parking within this district is limited to Cape Elizabeth residents."

This is incorrect.

The parking ban on Shore Rd is year-round, and the limits on adjacent streets are seasonal. This error is entirely my fault, and I apologize. I'd like to thank Gretchen Noonan for correcting me.

-Kevin St. Jarre

13/12/2025

Thank you to all those that braved the cold to attend our 6th Annual Tree Lighting ceremony! A special thank you to our amazing sponsors Town of Cape Elizabeth, Maine Inn by the Sea fglifeservices Jordan's Farm Veterinary and Rehabilitation Center of Cape Elizabeth Two Lights Dental Cape Elizabeth Police Department Cape Elizabeth Community Services The Lions Club Tammaro Landscaping

It’s the most wonderful time of the year in the most wonderful community!

12/12/2025

Due to the cold and high winds, tonight’s Tree Lighting will be from 6-6:30. With Santa arriving just before 6:30! See you there!

04/12/2025

Volunteers Needed!! We are looking for help with the setup and take down of this year’s Holiday Tree Lighting on December 12th on the Town Green.
Please email us at [email protected] if able to help.

02/12/2025

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17/11/2025

The 56th annual MTC Turkey Trot 5K is planned as a live road race taking place at 9:00 am on Sunday, November 23 at the Cape Elizabeth Middle School, Cape Elizabeth, Maine.
The free kids' run will take place at 8:30 am - it's a .0.25 mile out-and-back or a 0.5 mile two loop out-and-back. Runners are encouraged to bring a non perishable food donation. Race proceeds and food donations benefit Wayside Food Programs.

Course map:

Maine Track Club Turkey Trot 5K - a 3.1 mi running route in South Portland, Maine

14/03/2025

At approximately 1:26pm on March 13, 2025, the Cape Elizabeth Police Department was dispatched along with the Cape Elizabeth Fire Department to Fort Williams Park for a deceased subject in the water.

Responding officers located a deceased individual on the shore inside the park.

This investigation is being handled by the Maine State Police and further information will be released by them in the near future.

09/12/2024

CASCO BAY BRIDGE- The southbound lane of the bridge will be closed tomorrow from 9 am to 3 pm, the Portland to South Portland side of the bridge. Traffic should use Veterans Bridge. Northbound side will be open as usual.

07/12/2024

Thank you to everyone that attended our 5th annual Tree Lighting event! It was another great year!
Thank you so much to our amazing sponsors: Vet & Rehab Center of Cape Elizabeth, Inn by the Sea, Tammaro Landscaping, FG Lifeservices, CEPD, CE Community Services, Lions Club, Jordan Farms, Two Lights Dental and The Town of Cape Elizabeth.

06/12/2024

The tree is all set for tonight’s Annual Tree Lighting event on the Town Green. 6-7pm! Santa arrives at 6:30!

03/08/2024

The Race begins in Cape Elizabeth near Crescent Beach State Park on Route 77. The road conditions are flat or a slight downhill slant. The racers will proceed north and then bear right onto Old Ocean House Road, a narrow road that will rejoin Route 77.

08/06/2024

Come join us at Family Fun Day until 3pm today. We are sponsoring the bungee jump!