Adrian Dowling did not cite a reason for his resignation over the weekend but had faced criticism after a tense City Council meeting last week.
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South Portland council divided over criticism of city attorney
Councilor Eben Rose claims that Sally Daggett plagiarized legal advice about regulation of short-term rentals.
Mainers share the charge they get out of owning electric cars
The ride-and-drive event Sunday in South Portland coincides with National Drive Electric Week.
Miami Beach cracks down on illegal short-term rentals
The city wants to criminalize operating such a business for more than two days without a license.
SMCC says mold that shut down dorm has been cleaned up and students can return
Mold in the 10-year-old Spring Point Residence Hall forced Southern Maine Community College to place students in hotels and other dorms during the cleanup.
South Portland Republican running for House has criminal history
The Maine Democratic Party issues a release that reveals Christopher J. Hoy’s misdemeanor convictions and calls on Republican leaders to urge him to withdraw from the District 33 race.
Police say driver in Saco head-on collision took sleeping pills
Joshua Ellis, the driver in at least 1 of 2 crashes that involved his pickup truck on Aug. 17, told police he took two Lunesta anti-insomnia pills some time before a three-car crash.
South Portland man pleads guilty to role in bank robbery
Waddah Siedahmed was involved in a robbery of a Key Bank branch in Portland on Nov. 17, according to court records.
South Portland High recognizes grad for academic achievement – 75 years later
Although she had an elite grade point average, Mildred Marie Truland Dexter was passed over for the academic honor.
South Portland council opts to let voters decide on short-term rentals ordinance
City residents will vote on whether to keep a modified ordinance banning unhosted or non-owner-occupied short-term rentals or to scrap it completely.