Also known as Smaha’s, the iconic store has been in business since 1939.
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Study reveals racial disparities in South Portland arrests
An analysis of arrests and traffic stops by South Portland police in 2018-20 found racial and ethnic disparities but no statistical evidence of bias-based policing.
The Wrap: New Wharf Street bar on track to open by March
Also, Night Moves Bakery relocates to South Portland, a Vermont wine shop to open a Portland location, and a new coffee shop launches in the Public House Market.
Normalcy returned in 2022 and the thrills were plentiful
Forecaster Country teams stole headlines across the board.
South Portland adopts ban on flavored tobacco products
City Councilors vote 5-2 in support of the ban, joining three other Maine communities.
Christmas tree demand remains high despite inflation
Some Christmas tree growers fretted over external factors only to rediscover that holiday greenery is largely inflation-proof.
South Portland introduces EV infrastructure ordinance
The ordinance will help introduce EV infrastructure to the city in an economic and equitable manner.
Preliminary hearing on flavored tobacco ban moves forward in South Portland
A final vote will occur on Dec. 20.
South Portland Red Riots Winter Sports Preview
BOYS’ BASKETBALL Coach: Kevin Millington (eighth year, 104-33 overall record) 2021-22 record: 21-1 (Beat Oxford Hills, 58-44, to win Class AA state title) Top returning players: Joey Hanlon (Senior), Jaelen Jackson (Senior), Ben Smith (Senior), Gabe Galarraga (Junior), Jayden Kim (Junior) Pivotal games: Dec. 20 @ Falmouth, Dec. 22 THORNTON ACADEMY, Jan. 10 GORHAM, Jan. 13 […]
State to impose temporary vehicle weight restriction on Casco Bay Bridge
Vehicles weighing more than 25 tons won’t be allowed to use the bridge next week.