The City Council will make an official decision next month, but the police and fire chiefs say the former Mahoney Middle School property, which is proposed to be transformed into a civic hub, ought to include a new police station.
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South Portland student on why experience is key for high schoolers | Column
Graduating high school is a scary thing for many students. What if they are not ready? What if they are not sure of what they want to do after high school? This is a problem experienced by students all across Maine, and not everyone has the resources they need to solve this problem. Extended Learning […]
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Art installation honors memory of South Portland fishing shacks
New silk paintings by Portland artist Haley Nannig depict the iconic Fisherman’s Point shacks that were washed away in a storm last year.
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South Portland police launch policy review after Deering High School student ‘mistakenly’ detained by police
The 16-year-old student was apprehended by South Portland police who were executing a search warrant near the school.
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South Portland Housing Authority names new director of resident services
Nicole Linscott will succeed Phillip Smith, who served in the role from 2016 until his passing this year and is revered by colleagues for his impact on the South Portland community.
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Family of Deering High teen ‘mistakenly’ detained by police say he was racially profiled
The student was released shortly after he was apprehended by South Portland police officers. The department has not provided details explaining why they detained the 16-year-old.
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South Portland Food Cupboard to host benefit concert
The South Portland Food Cupboard is holding its fifth annual Feeding Neighbors in Need benefit concert on Saturday, May 17, at Aura in Portland. The concert will feature performances from The Don Campbell Band, Julia Gagnon and the Andi Fawcett Duo. Tickets can be purchased in advance at southportlandfoodcupboard.org for $35. Tickets at the door […]
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Keeping older Mainers’ retirement savings safe from scammers | Anne Carney
Even at 85 my dad was sharp. He was a lawyer who started his day with crossword puzzles before heading to work as a court auditor. He was the last person I expected to lose nearly $10,000 to the “grandparent scam.” But true to his character, he thought only about the needs of the person […]
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Residents call for new board to oversee Portland Jetport
A neighborhood group wants to increase public input on projects and operations at Maine’s largest airport.
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Bill to kill Gorham Connector crashes in committee
The Legislature’s Transportation Committee says the toll highway extension should be considered among options to solve traffic congestion west of Portland.