FORECASTER • January 5, 2023
Damage to the Cape Elizabeth Community Services building and Portland Headlight, caused by the winter storm just before Christmas, may take two months or more to repair. Dunes at Willard Beach in South Portland, battered by the wind and waves during the Dec. 23 storm are in need of remediation as well. The dunes between Willow and Beach streets were “washed out,” according to Communications Officer Shara Drew. Temporary fencing and some signs were destroyed. It may take years for the dunes to be restored, Drew said, but the city will work with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to ensure its restoration efforts are effective.