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South Portland budget proposal carries 6.1% tax increase

The increase is due in large part to an accounting error in this year’s municipal budget that resulted in a $4 million shortfall.

The South Portland police chief says the site of the now vacant middle school is not right for a new police station.

Voters choose Claire Holman, Jennifer Ryan and Rosemarie De Angelis for the School Board in Tuesday’s elections.

Linda Cohen and Brendan Williams say the city must also find a way for other communities and the state to assist in supporting asylum seekers.

Rachael Coleman and Jeffrey McDonald discuss possible long-term solutions they’d pursue if elected.

District 1 and 2 have challengers for the open city council seats.

by Pious Ali, Deqa Dhalac and Liam LaFountain Special to the Press Herald September 16, 2023September 15, 2023

Condemnation is only the first step. It is time we take proactive measures to curtail such incidents in the future.

by Barbara Dee Special to the Press Herald September 8, 2023September 7, 2023

Bug Light Park, as a local icon, deserves to be shielded from the rapacious development envisioned by Yard South

An Aug.15 vote grants a business license for owner of Bayside Bowl to open a bowling alley in South Portland.

by Diane Gotelli Special to the Press Herald August 26, 2023August 25, 2023

Not enough is being done to either mitigate or adequately communicate the extent of the contamination at the popular beach.