The town manager anticipates an uneventful budget process, despite two collective bargaining agreements to negotiate this year.
Sean Murphy
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Despite pandemic, SoPo robotics team gears up for online competition
The team is gearing up for virtual events this year.
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So. Portland mourns loss of former councilor, state Rep. Maietta
Louis B. ‘Louie’ Maietta Jr. died unexpectedly Jan. 24, and was described as a dedicated friend and respected community leader.
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SoPo seeks public input on superintendent search
SOUTH PORTLAND — The South Portland School Department is seeking the public’s input on its search for a new superintendent. Superintendent Ken Kunin announced he is stepping down at the end of the 2020-2021 school year in June, and the district is now asking the public to fill out a survey to answer several key […]
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Patten Free Library celebrating Black history the local way
A new presentation to be updated daily throughout February on the library’s website will feature special Black history projects produced by local residents.
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Bowdoin copes with COVID housing challenge
College officials are opting to house students at a local hotel for the winter break and spring semester, giving students safe lodging and local business a boost.
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Cape gearing up to build electric car charging stations
Grants from Efficiency Maine will fund up to 80% of the cost to build stations at Fort Williams and the Cape Elizabeth Community Center.
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SoPo extends reduced-rent agreement for Mad Horse Theater
SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council has extended the reduced-rent amendment to its lease agreement with Mad Horse Theater Company. The council voted unanimously at its Jan. 19 meeting to extend the agreement for another six months, from February to July 2021. The company, which normally rents space at the former Hutchins School building at […]
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SoPo extends small business COVID grants
SOUTH PORTLAND — The South Portland City Council has extended the city’s COVID-19 Hardship Small Business Grant program to last as long as restrictions on businesses remain due to the pandemic state of emergency. The council voted unanimously on the extension at its Jan. 19 meeting. The grant, established in June 2020, provides funds of […]
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South Portland grapples with growing homeless student problem
The number of students with no fixed address enrolled in South Portland schools is expected to more than double from last year.