People running brief, unhosted rentals in residential neighborhoods have nearly two months ‘to cease operating them as such, and to begin using their properties’ in compliance with city ordinances.
south portland maine
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland Pipe Line Corp. plans to appeal court ruling on ‘Clear Skies’ ordinance
The company is seeking to overturn a court decision that said South Portland was within its rights to prohibit the bulk loading of crude oil at terminals in the harbor.
advertisement
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Politics
South Portland voters uphold contested short-term rental rules
The referendum caps a yearlong struggle that has consumed the city over home rentals promoted on popular websites such as Airbnb and HomeAway.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Woman pulled from South Portland fire still in hospital as investigation goes on
Rebecca Sloan, 33, was unconscious and badly burned when firefighters rescued her from the second floor of her burning home last week.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Training and teamwork guide firefighters in daring South Portland rescue
The 33-year-old woman, unconscious and badly burned, was rushed to the hospital after the group of five South Portland firefighters got her out of the burning bedroom Wednesday night.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Local Elections, Politics, Schools and Education
Portland, 6 other communities to vote on whether to join regional school service centers
Districts get extra state funds if they’re allowed to consolidate transportation, special needs and other services at the centers.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Clynk names new CEO, expands operations
The South Portland-based recycling company signs new licensing deals in Iowa and New Brunswick, Canada.
Posted inLocal & State
South Portland’s new $1.1 million ladder truck damaged in contact with power lines
The Tuesday incident on Skillin Street is under investigation, the city manager says.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections, News
Long battle over short-term rental rules coming to a head in South Portland
A second set of proposed regulations is on the Nov. 6 ballot, giving voters a say on a heated issue involving a collision of property rights arguments.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Local Elections
South Portland council: Two candidates active in community seek District 4 seat
April Caricchio is a retirement home administrator and mother of three, and James Gilboy is a real estate appraiser and father of four.