Councilors also empty the town’s Land Bond account to help protect 14 acres at Pine Point.
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South Portland OKs affordable housing fund, historic preservation rules
It could be several years, however, before the fund has enough money to make an impact on the city’s housing stock.
Cape Elizabeth discards find new life as asylum-seekers’ essentials
Volunteer Beth Cary curates donations at the town Swap Shop for people moving out of the Portland Expo.
South Portland’s last independent pharmacy acquired by CVS
The owners of Moby Rx on Waterman Drive hope to find a new niche selling medical equipment and CBD products.
South Portland teen has encore performance with Circus Smirkus
When he’s not clowning, tumbling or practicing acrobatics, 16-year-old Theo LeBlanc is learning what it takes to juggle responsibilities.
Longtime South Portland Police Chief Edward Googins to retire
The chief says his relationships with the community and his officers were a rewarding part of the job.
Scarborough athletic field reopens after vandalism
Teams, clinics and camps made alternative arrangements and played at other town facilities for 10 days while the turf was repaired.
Cape Elizabeth to take fresh look at short-term housing rentals
Some residents say the town’s ordinance governing noisy houses doesn’t go far enough.
Unhappy South Portland residents to share grievances about oil tanks
Health concerns, financial distress and fears about environmental damage are expected to be topics July 18.
South Portland council accepts $300K EPA grant, airs pot concerns
The federal funds will go toward environmental assessments of waterfront properties throughout the city.