SOUTH PORTLAND — Property owners may now ask the city to install a new street light or request that a street light be dimmed or turned off completely. Following a new street light policy adopted earlier this month, Public Works staff will evaluate all requests under a strict set of standards. See the city website […]
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South Portland library offers talk on animal neighbors
SOUTH PORTLAND — The South Portland Public Library will host a presentation by the Center For Wildlife on “Our Animal Neighbors.” The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 at the main branch, 482 Broadway. t’s not uncommon for Maine residents to come upon […]
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So. Portland Winterfest starts with breakfast, ends with fireworks
SOUTH PORTLAND — Winterfest will be celebrated in multiple locations across the city on Saturday, Feb. 1. The family-friendly event includes a variety of activities, starting with a pancake breakfast at the Community Center, from 8-10:30 a.m., and ending with a fireworks show at 6:30 p.m. at the Wainwright Farms Recreation Complex off Highland Avenue. […]
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Sen. Millett: There’s still work to be done to protect South Portland neighborhoods
My new proposal calls for the DEP to study and make recommendations on how to measure and control fumes from aboveground storage tanks.
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Eight Habitat for Humanity homes to be built in South Portland
The Planning Board approved the project unanimously, and construction of the first single-family house will begin this spring.
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Maine DEP may seek better ways to measure, control oil tank emissions
A bill would direct the Department of Environmental Protection to find the best way to measure and control odors and other air pollution from petroleum storage tanks.
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Planners approve new affordable housing project in South Portland
Site work is expected to begin in March.
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So. Portland seniors can apply for property tax break
SOUTH PORTLAND — Eligible seniors age 68 and older who pay a good portion of their income for housing can apply for the city’s tax assistance program online at southportland.org or in person at City Hall. Seniors will need to provide a signed copy of their 2019 Form 1040ME, including Schedule PTFC. The application deadline […]
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Southern Meetings: Jan. 24-31
Cape Elizabeth Tues. 1/28 3 p.m. School Board Policy Committee TH Wed. 1/29 7 p.m. Town Council/School Board Workshop TH Thur. 1/30 9 a.m. Planning Board Process Information TH Scarborough Mon. 1/27 6:30 p.m. Planning Board MB Tues. 1/28 5:30 p.m. Finance Committee MB Tues. 1/28 6 p.m. Public Safety Building Rezoning MB South Portland […]
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Volunteers needed to fill So. Portland board vacancies
This information already ran in a November brief.