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PublishedJanuary 13, 2022
New South Portland leash law adds fuel to dog debate
While some residents are happy with the on-leash restrictions, many dog owners believe they are causing more problems at Willard Beach and are unnecessary at Hinckley Park.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2022
Book review: In ‘Good Boy: My Life in Seven Dogs,’ a strong case for a new way of storytelling
Writer Jennifer Finney Boylan recounts her joys and sorrows, and ruminates on mortality, through the lens of dogs she has known, lived with and loved.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2021
South Portland dogs get more afternoon off-leash time under latest revision
If the measure passes Nov. 4, dogs will be required to be on leash at Hinckley Park and Willard Beach from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Oct. 1 to April 30.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2021
South Portland council amends offseason leash proposal yet again
Under a new proposal, dogs would have to be leashed during midday hours at Willard Beach and Hinckley Park.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2021
Yarmouth council OKs leash rules, dog walker limits
The ordinances take effect Nov. 20.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2021
Yarmouth council set to vote on new park leash rule
The Town Council will decide Thursday whether dogs must be leashed at all times at Royal River Park.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2021
More debate, more changes in South Portland dog leash rules
The latest plan, to be voted on Oct. 26, requires dogs to be leashed at Hinckley Park from 7 a.m. to noon and at Willard Beach from noon to 5 p.m. from Oct. 1 to April 30.
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PublishedOctober 6, 2021
South Portland dog debate heats up ahead of council vote
The South Portland City Council will vote on an amendment on Tuesday that has some residents approval and a dog group in protest.
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PublishedOctober 6, 2021
Maine Voices: South Portland city parks should not be dog parks
Places with free-roaming canines are not good locations for kids to play or older people to walk.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2021
Yarmouth considers leash law for Royal River Park
The town council appears in favor of the new restriction, with a number of councilors saying leashes should be required elsewhere in town, too.
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