The plume of smoke was visible to traffic heading north on Interstate 295 from Portland to Falmouth.
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Training exercise Thursday will simulate ferry running aground off Peaks Island
The event, sponsored by Casco Bay Emergency Response Group, also will feature an evacuation of passengers.
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Senior housing proposal would add 44 apartments in South Portland
The South Portland Housing Authority wants to build Landry Woods as an expansion of Landry Village.
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Bill Nemitz: A fire pit, a circle of friends and an ‘International Chat’
Each week on the edge of Portland Harbor, young adult immigrants share their thoughts on this troubled world.
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South Portland blanks Cheverus in boys’ soccer opener
Divin Mpinga scores in each half to lead Red Riots to victory.
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South Portland trio earn Maine Basketball Hall of Fame induction
Tony DiBiase, Ken Lynch and Chris Sawyer all honored.
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State offers $10 million in case Portland Harbor dredging grant denied
Portland is again looking for $24 million to remove silt from harbor wharves, and Maine lawmakers will back part of the project if federal money doesn’t come through.
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Low police morale likely cause of lengthy chief searches in Scarborough, So. Portland
Officials acknowledge that increased scrutiny and calls for police department de-funding are leading to a dearth of qualified candidates.
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Bill to close Long Creek youth prison receives preliminary approval
The Maine Department of Corrections would have to develop a plan to close Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland by June 30, 2023.
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Motorcyclist killed, passenger injured in crash in South Portland
The motorcycle collided with a car in the area of 1900 Broadway about 6 p.m. Monday, police said.