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South Portland council reworks dog leash proposal

by Drew Johnson September 23, 2021

A new dog leash proposal requires dogs to be on leash on even dates and sets up an advisory committee to find solutions to the dog debate.

Local & State

Unrest growing in South Portland as political divide widens

by Kelley Bouchard July 18, 2021July 19, 2021

Some frustrated residents say the City Council is unrelenting in its pursuit of costly progressive goals at a time when cash-strapped taxpayers fear they may have to leave the city.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Proliferation of rules, increase in costs pushing many out of South Portland

by Jeanie DiBiase Special to the Press Herald July 7, 2021July 7, 2021

Our city used to be a working-class place with a ‘live and let live’ attitude. Not anymore, a longtime resident says.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Cities, states leading the way in combating climate crisis

by Richard Killmer Special to the Press Herald October 29, 2020October 28, 2020

Our country’s plan to formally exit the Paris accord Nov. 4 is discouraging, but there’s reason to hope.

Election 2020, Elections, Local & State, Local Elections, News, Politics

South Portland District 1 councilor is challenged in re-election bid

by Kelley Bouchard October 5, 2020October 5, 2020

Experienced incumbent Claude Morgan faces political newcomer Jocelyn Leighton in citywide election.

The Forecaster

Letter: SoPo commission asks for stay on development projects

September 4, 2020September 2, 2020

The South Portland Conservation Commission respectfully requests that the City Council strongly consider approving a six-month moratorium on development projects of more than two units in the city starting May 1, 2020, and extending through Oct. 31, 2020. We also support the South Portland Land Trust efforts to encourage a moratorium. Our reasons for making […]