The Town Council voted 6-0 to approve changes that will restrict parking options for nonresidents near Cliff House Beach.
Dana Richie
Staff Writer
Dana Richie is a community reporter covering South Portland and Cape Elizabeth. Originally from Atlanta, she fell in love with the landscape and quirks of coastal New England while completing her undergraduate degree in History at Brown University, where she also wrote for the Brown Daily Herald and Brown Alumni Magazine. Her stories about Providence and Rhode Island also appeared in The Boston Globe, Rhode Island Monthly, Ocean State Stories and more. Now, she’s eager to explore the communities and stories of southern Maine. When she’s not hunting for stories, she can be found playing ultimate frisbee, searching for sea glass and reading a book on the beach.
DHS admits mistakes in its ‘worst of the worst’ database
All 13 people originally listed as arrested in Maine are still on the list, but 7 more have been added so far this month.
South Portland City Council backs civic center option that would cost much less than $194M
The recommended design would no longer include a new library.
Jetport to pay South Portland $125K for removing trees
The settlement also includes planting a minimum of 75 trees and restoring disturbed wetlands.
Pond Cove Elementary School to get a new communication system
Cape Elizabeth Public Schools received the largest single-building funding that it has ever been awarded.
South Portland schools brace for another tough budget season
The School Board will consider long-term saving ideas like elementary school reconfiguration.
South Portland adds 4 new EV chargers
The level 2 chargers are located in Legion Square Park.
Greater Portland Metro’s fares could increase
The bus service will be reviewing fare policies this spring.
Meet the Portland guy who’s turned wine tastings into a stand-up show
Layne Witherell, 80, has been working in the industry for 50 years.
South Portland sets goals for pipeline, Mahoney project, infrastructure issues
The City Council said the goals address what they consider the city’s most pressing issues.