The council will vote on recommendations from the Dogs & Sharing Public Spaces committee, but must come up with its own solution for Willard Beach use.
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: There’s room for both dogs and people in South Portland
The South Portland Ad Hoc Dog Committee has asked if I support an enclosed dog park with dogs prohibited from all public spaces in South Portland or leashed in public spaces. My short answer is, no, I am not willing to use an enclosed, restrictive, unsanitary, unshaded, ungrassed, enclosed dog park in a city with […]
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
New South Portland leash law adds fuel to dog debate
While some residents are happy with the on-leash restrictions, many dog owners believe they are causing more problems at Willard Beach and are unnecessary at Hinckley Park.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
Book review: In ‘Good Boy: My Life in Seven Dogs,’ a strong case for a new way of storytelling
Writer Jennifer Finney Boylan recounts her joys and sorrows, and ruminates on mortality, through the lens of dogs she has known, lived with and loved.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland dogs get more afternoon off-leash time under latest revision
If the measure passes Nov. 4, dogs will be required to be on leash at Hinckley Park and Willard Beach from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Oct. 1 to April 30.
Posted inLocal & State, News
South Portland council amends offseason leash proposal yet again
Under a new proposal, dogs would have to be leashed during midday hours at Willard Beach and Hinckley Park.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth council OKs leash rules, dog walker limits
The ordinances take effect Nov. 20.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth council set to vote on new park leash rule
The Town Council will decide Thursday whether dogs must be leashed at all times at Royal River Park.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
More debate, more changes in South Portland dog leash rules
The latest plan, to be voted on Oct. 26, requires dogs to be leashed at Hinckley Park from 7 a.m. to noon and at Willard Beach from noon to 5 p.m. from Oct. 1 to April 30.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland dog debate heats up ahead of council vote
The South Portland City Council will vote on an amendment on Tuesday that has some residents approval and a dog group in protest.