When it comes to welfare, Mainers have three different philosophies. Republicans believe giving taxpayer money to those in need to cover the costs of life’s necessities encourages dependency, engenders fraud and creates Democrats. To the extent such programs must exist, they should be oppressively monitored, severely limited in their coverage and expire faster than Carly […]
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South Portland municipal budget up $1.2M
South Portland City Manager Jim Gailey has proposed a new fiscal year municipal budget of nearly $32.6 million, which is an increase of $1.2 million from this year’s spending package of $31.3 million. Added to the proposed new school budget of $47.8 million, taxpayers could see an increase to the tax rate of 53 cents […]
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City Council upholds suspension of towing license
The South Portland City Council unanimously upheld the suspension of Yaz Towing’s license to operate following an appeal hearing held Monday. The company has also been removed from the city’s tow list. After an initial, five-hour hearing in early January, City Clerk Emily Carrington determined that it would be appropriate to remove Yaz Towing from […]
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City Council upholds suspension of towing license
The South Portland City Council unanimously upheld the suspension of Yaz Towing’s license to operate following an appeal hearing held Monday. The company has also been removed from the city’s tow list. After an initial, five-hour hearing in early January, City Clerk Emily Carrington determined that it would be appropriate to remove Yaz Towing from […]
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Hamann, Fox, Battle announce bids for Maine House
State Rep. Scott Hamann, D-South Portland, has announced that he will be seeking re-election in House District 32, which represents part of Cape Elizabeth and South Portland. In addition, South Portland City Councilor Brad Fox, a Democrat, has announced that he is seeking election to House District 33, which covers part of South Portland. That […]
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Hamann, Fox, Battle announce bids for Maine House
State Rep. Scott Hamann, D-South Portland, has announced that he will be seeking re-election in House District 32, which represents part of Cape Elizabeth and South Portland. In addition, South Portland City Councilor Brad Fox, a Democrat, has announced that he is seeking election to House District 33, which covers part of South Portland. That […]
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Cell tower plan still under review
The Cape Elizabeth Planning Board has once again put off final approval of a proposed new cell tower on Avon Road. At a meeting last week, the board said it needed more information before allowing the project to move forward. After winning a lawsuit against the town, Verizon submitted a second site plan application in […]
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WORDS FROM THE SOULE: Gilmore's 10 theses
Gilmore Hilton was surprised and upset when he heard that a colleague had been reprimanded for wearing a sombrero and drinking tequila on campus. A sophomore from Mexico said she was “uncomfortable with the total lack of sensitivity to my heritage. Do not stereotype my culture.” Gilmore thought the young woman should have been flattered. […]
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South Portland police log, March 4-11
Christopher Buzzell, 26, of Westbrook, was arrested March 5 on Broadway on charges of burglary, burglary of a motor vehicle, unlawful possession of scheduled drug and theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. Cody Googins, 23, of Standish, was arrested March 5 on Maine Mall Road on warrants. John Claudio, 49, of South Portland, was arrested […]
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Widow sues Cape Elizabeth, driver, in transfer station fatality
Katherine Dennison, the widow of Herbert Dennison, Cape Elizabeth’s former public works director who was killed in an accident at the town’s transfer station in November 2014, has filed a civil suit against the town and the driver of the vehicle who struck her husband. She is suing for wrongful death, negligence and negligent infliction […]