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Published
January 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.
Published
January 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.
Published
November 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.
Published
October 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.
Published
October 26, 2021

Yarmouth council OKs leash rules, dog walker limits

The ordinances take effect Nov. 20.

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Published
October 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.
Published
October 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.
Published
October 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.
Published
October 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.
Published
September 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.