SOUTH PORTLAND — More than 1,000 pounds of vessel shrink wrap was recycled at Spring Point Marina this year in a pilot project that keeps the non-biodegradable material out of landfills. Falmouth’s ban on single-use plastic bags was the catalyst for the project when Cathy Nichols, a Falmouth resident and recycling committee member, and former waste management […]

SOUTH PORTLAND — Two large-scale housing projects received approval Wednesday from the Planning Board. One project, proposed by the South Portland Housing Authority, will add more than 40 affordable units at 611 Main St. in Thornton Heights, on the site of the former St. John the Evangelist Church. The second, at 450 Clark’s Pond Parkway, will […]

SOUTH PORTLAND — Mayor Linda Cohen will not seek re-election to the City Council in November. Cohen’s announcement came as nomination papers become available next week in the city, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth for candidates in the Nov. 6 municipal elections. Cohen has represented South Portland’s District 4 for two three-year terms and is completing her second […]

Arrests  7/17 at 8:54 a.m. Paul Pizzimenti, 45, of Lavoie Street, Biddeford, was arrested on Salt Spray Lane by Officer Eric Vanasse on a charge of operating with a suspended or revoked license. Summonses No criminal summonses were reported from July 17-23. Fire calls 7/18 at 5:02 a.m. Alarm call on Tiger Lily Lane.  7/19 at 5:18 […]

Arrests 7/13 at 5 p.m. Michael O’Rourke, 60, of South Portland, was arrested on Broadway by Officer Kevin Theriault on an outstanding warrant from another agency, and charges of operating under the influence, driving to endanger and operating with a suspended or revoked license.  7/14 at 12:50 a.m. Anthony Batchelor, 63, of South Portland, was arrested […]