As the holiday season begins, South Portland and Scarborough offered residents a double dose of festive community fun on the same night. On Dec.1 from 4 to 6 p.m., South Portland’s Mill Creek Park held holiday festivities during the city’s annual celebration, coinciding with Scarborough’s Gingerbread Night which began at 6 p.m.
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DNA needed to confirm identities of 3 people killed in wrong-way crash
The need for DNA testing means additional information about the fiery crash might not be released until next week.
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South Portland teen accused in murder plot is back in custody
The 17-year-old will be held at the Long Creek Youth Development Center for at least a week. Prosecutors say he participated in hateful social media group chats.
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Future of Shaw’s Supermarkets unclear post Kroger-Albertsons merger
Albertsons owns 19 Shaw’s stores in Maine that are part of a pending $24.6 billion takeover by Kroger.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Broadway Bowl rolls into South Portland
Broadway Bowl opened Tuesday in South Portland with 10 lanes and a restaurant and bar.
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Solo Cucina Market in South Portland is closing
The businesses, a gourmet neighborhood grocery in Knightville, announced the decision on Instagram.
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South Portland’s annual tree lighting features two Rudolphs and more
Festivities will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. at Mill Creek Park.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Barber Bros. Meat & Provision open butcher shop and market
Barber Bros. Meat & Provisions transitions from food trucks to a neighborhood butcher shop, maintaining an 83-year legacy in Knightville.
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Arrest made in South Portland armed robbery, home invasion
Tyrone Brown was charged with robbery, burglary, aggravated assault and more.
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Police arrest suspect wanted in South Portland home invasion
Tyrone A. Brown, 41, was arrested Tuesday morning in Old Orchard Beach by members of the Southern Maine Special Response Team.