While it often feels like changes in the federal government are moving us backward, Maine is moving forward, protecting health care and services for survivors of violence when it matters most. At a recent federal budget hearing in June, Sen. Susan Collins expressed concern about the Justice Department’s request to drastically reduce the Office on […]
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South Portland police bearing long guns mistakenly apprehend teen while searching for shoes, cologne
Newly released video footage and a search warrant detail the events leading up to the mistaken apprehension of a Deering High School student in May.
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South Portland’s 45th Art in the Park returns on Saturday
170 artists will show their work at Mill Creek Park.
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Portland jetport expansion includes ‘critical’ accessibility upgrades
The $21.6 million project added three new jet bridges, expanded the concourse waiting area and created facilities to boost travel experiences for people with disabilities.
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Does a $9 kelp hot dog belong at Willard Beach? | Column
Lady Shuckers has taken over the snack shack, offering some elevated menu items that have gotten the South Portland beach buzzing.
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Art steamrolls into Portland at annual Print Jam
The seventh annual event from local studio Running With Scissors brought industrial-sized woodblock printmaking to the Portland arts scene.
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South Portland School District names interim superintendent
George H. Entwistle will assume the role on Aug. 6.
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14-year-old apprehended hours after escaping Long Creek
The teen was out of the detention center for just over 2 hours Friday night, the Maine Department of Corrections said Monday.
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Our Sustainable City: Summer updates and staff spotlights — Julie Taft
What has the Sustainability Department been up to this summer? The Resilient Yards Program is in full swing, as neighbors collaborate to establish native habitat gardens, replacing lawns with resilient landscapes that benefit our ecosystem. At the South Portland Transfer Station, the Swap Shop and Electric Tool Library are brimming with residents borrowing, sharing, and […]
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South Portland Greenbelt section reopens as housing development debuts
Betsy Ross Crossing, a 52-unit affordable housing complex for seniors ages 55 and older, is now leasing.