School officials have presented a draft of the FY21 spending plan, but the potential for economic troubles prompted by the coronavirus must be considered, they say.
South Portland
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
S. Portland, Scarborough, Cape officials push pause for next two weeks
Schools and some municipal buildings in South Portland, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth are closing for to help stem the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
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South Portland police charge man with robbing bank, gas station
Jonathan W. Hines, 32, of Portland faces counts of robbery and theft, among other charges.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report, News
Maine issues first round of conditional marijuana licenses
Among them are four manufacturing facilities, 11 growing operations and 16 retail outlets in 10 communities, with five of the stores in Portland.
Posted inLocal & State, News
South Portland hires successor to longtime planning director
Milan Nevajda, who now works in Sonoma County, California, will replace Charles ‘Tex’ Haeuser on April 21.
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Letter: Balentine glossed over ‘glorious’ Reagan era
Interesting how John Balentine, lamenting the decline in political discourse since the glorious Reagan era, came up with two names, both women. Nancy Pelosi tore up Trump’s speech because he didn’t shake her hand? No. He took credit for two successes made possible by Pelosi extending the hand of bipartisan cooperation. And the speech was […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Letter: SoPo residents need action on emissions now
I am a concerned citizen, mom, student and advocate for clean air. My family is in danger of toxic emissions from Global Oil Partners and I fear for my safety. Global should be required to file for an amended license as a major emitter and be required to obtain a Title V permit with more […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Forum: Affordable housing bill meets critical need
LD 1645, “An Act To Create Affordable Workforce and Senior Housing and Preserve Affordable Rural Housing,” is a bipartisan bill carried over from last year and is being considered by the Legislature. It would fund a $20 million annual affordable housing tax credit, which, over its four-year span, could help pay for 250 new units […]
Posted inForecaster Sports
Portland edition Games of the Decade
A double-OT state basketball thriller and a girls’ hoops regional final for the ages top our list.
Posted inFood, Restaurant reviews
Dine Out Maine: At Enio’s, the feel may be low-key but the food is anything but
This under-the-radar South Portland restaurant serving mostly rustic Italian food gets four stars.