Municipal officials hope to develop plans for each community to reduce carbon footprints and counter the effects of global warming.
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South Portland resident plans petition drive to repeal new limits on short-term rentals
A Preble Street homeowner wants City Council to repeal regulations approved last week for Airbnb-style short-term rentals.
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Union, management pause talks in Hannaford contract dispute
The two sides plan to resume talks next week; workers say issues involve cuts to starting wages and soaring health insurance costs.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Honor the theatrics of Oscar night with a dramatic dessert
Tuscan Table pastry chef Patrick Jones’ version of Bananas Foster fits the bill.
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Maine State Police troopers intercept wrong-way drivers on I-295
The incidents occurred late last week in South Portland and Portland.
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South Portland man who went missing found near Maine Mall
Police asked for help locating Jeremiah Colgage, 31, of Heron Cove and he was located a short time after.
Posted inBusiness
South Portland Hannaford warehouse negotiations to continue Tuesday
Workers do not plan to return to the picket line as their union and management continue to talk over a contract dispute.
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Marshall ‘Jack’ Gibson, Maine philanthropist and businessman, dies at 88
The real estate developer and former paving company owner gave millions to Maine Med and scores of other causes. He liked to live quietly, drove a 2008 Lexus and never left the house without buffing his shoes.
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Sprague Energy responds to fuel tank leak in South Portland
Company employees reported the leak early Saturday and are pumping kerosene from the tank in preparation to make repairs, a deputy fire chief says.
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Contractor damages pipe, causing discharge of 1,500 gallons of sewage in South Portland
The incident occurred during a construction project at the Coast Guard station.