The change follows a study to improve recruitment and retention of city workers.
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South Portland City Council approves amendments to Landscape Management Ordinance
The amendments are related to the use of pesticides, after multiple meetings of discussion.
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125th anniversary events coming soon
South Portland celebrates its 125th anniversary this year, and more events are on their way.
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Coastal Meetup events coming to South Portland
Coastal Meetups are a series of events happening this summer ran by the South Portland Sustainability Department, the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI), and the city’s Comprehensive Plan team. The meetup events are looking for community engagement in planning for coastal flooding events. The events are free to the public, and registration is strongly […]
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South Portland Planning Department seeks community engagement
The department is working on the update to the city’s Comprehensive Plan.
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Cyanobacteria identified in Hinckley Park
Cyanotoxins from the algae can be deadly to pets and dangerous to humans. The city has urged people to stay out of the water and keep pets from drinking or swimming in the ponds.
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Kessler advances bill increasing notice period for rent hikes
The governor has signed the bill requiring a landlord to provide 75 days notice when increasing a tenant’s rent by 10 percent or more from that of the previous year.
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Authors Rebecca Turkewitz and Kate Doyle to visit library
Authors Rebecca Turkewitz and Kate Doyle are coming to the South Portland Public Library on Aug. 3 at 6:30 p.m. for a program titled, The Art of the Short Story Collection. The writers will discuss their work and the art of short stories. The event will be at the Main Library and books will be […]
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Representative advances bill limiting tenant application fees
Maine joins Vermont and Massachusetts among New England states setting restrictions on application fees.
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Howard Johnson hotel to be run as shelter by state
The state is to fund a transitional housing shelter at the Howard Johnson hotel in South Portland operated by MaineHousing. The state will fund Catholic Charities to provide social services and reimburse general assistance costs up to $65,000, and pay $135,000 if needed to reimburse the city for ambulance costs and to hire a temporary health specialist.