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Local & State, News

Portland Metro drafts plan to merge South Portland bus service

by Peter McGuire October 30, 2017October 31, 2017

The regional transit authority says consolidation can save the city money and simplify regional public transportation.

Local & State

Interactive charts: transit ridership in greater Portland is on the rise

by Christian MilNeil October 26, 2017August 23, 2018

Ridership on several of the region’s METRO bus routes is surging.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

South Portland burglary suspect rode the bus to rob homes, police say

by Dennis Hoey October 23, 2017October 24, 2017

Large quantities of jewelry and other stolen items have been recovered at local pawnshops, secondhand dealers, and even in a dumpster, police say.

Cops & Courts, Local & State

SWAT team responds to South Portland store where man allegedly brandished gun

by Gillian Graham October 23, 2017October 23, 2017

The Circle K/Irving on Westbrook Street was evacuated and roads were closed in the area during the incident Sunday evening.

Elections, Local & State, Local Elections, News, Politics

Pipeline lawsuit divides candidates for District 2 council seat in South Portland

by Kelley Bouchard October 23, 2017October 25, 2017

Christopher Breen and Kate Lewis are competing for a seat that’s being vacated by Councilor Patti Smith, who has served as mayor this year and will be termed out of office.

Elections, Local & State, Local Elections, News, Politics, Schools and Education

Aging middle schools top issue for South Portland school board candidates

by Kelley Bouchard October 23, 2017October 23, 2017

Incumbent Mary House faces political newcomers Stanley Beretsky and Heather Johnson in the race for two at-large seats.

Local & State, News

LGBTQ rights group seeks report on conditions at Long Creek juvenile facility

by Dennis Hoey October 17, 2017October 18, 2017

One year after the suicide of a transgender teen at the facility, Boston-based GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders, or GLAD, files a request under Maine’s Freedom of Access Act.