The city clerk’s office says a resident has gathered enough signatures to force a possible referendum.
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South Portland police investigate shootings of family’s 3 cats
The cats were shot in separate incidents and all survived after expensive medical treatments.
Internet scam again calls attention to South Portland company
A woman’s clash with a deceptive online seller of beauty products leads back to Ship-Right Solutions, which handles returns for the company.
Lawsuit says 11-year-old boy held at Long Creek was injured by staff, deprived of medical care
Allegations that the staff failed to give the boy his medication and broke his teeth in a scuffle add to scrutiny of the juvenile detention center.
South Portland’s $50 million school budget proposal would dip into surplus
Driven largely by an $823,000 loss in state aid, the amount to be raised in taxes for schools next year would increase $1.6 million, nearly 4%.
South Portland resident turns in nearly 1,500 signatures aiming to overturn short-term rental rules
The city clerk has 20 days to certify at least 1,000 signatures, which would force the City Council to reconsider its Feb. 20 vote.
Casco Bay Bridge closed temporarily because of malfunction
A buildup of snow or ice prevented the bridge from closing properly, but lanes in both directions reopened before 8 p.m.
South Portland seeks pier expansion ideas from fishermen, aquaculture operators
City officials looking to invest in the Portland Street Pier hope to tap growth in shellfish farming in Casco Bay.
South Portland man accused of robbing bank with toy gun
Police say Donald Sturton threatened employees at the the Bank of America branch but never showed the gun.
Contract negotiations continue at Hannaford’s South Portland warehouse
Union and management negotiators met Tuesday but have not scheduled a new meeting time.