Pride and Cohen win South Portland City Council seats

Voters picked one of two candidates who offered a more moderate approach and backed a $4.5 million open space bond.

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.

In South Portland council races, it’s moderates against progressives

Mayor Misha Pride is challenged by longtime school board Chairman Richard Matthews in District 3, and former councilor Linda Cohen faces human rights leader Margaret Brownlee in District 4.

South Portland hires outside firm to investigate public accusation against councilor

A lawyer specializing in workplace law will investigate the complaint made against City Councilor Katelyn Bruzgo.

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.

South Portland council candidate debate slated for Oct. 21

South Portland council reworks dog leash proposal

A new dog leash proposal requires dogs to be on leash on even dates and sets up an advisory committee to find solutions to the dog debate.

Unrest growing in South Portland as political divide widens

Some frustrated residents say the City Council is unrelenting in its pursuit of costly progressive goals at a time when cash-strapped taxpayers fear they may have to leave the city.

Maine Voices: Proliferation of rules, increase in costs pushing many out of South Portland

Our city used to be a working-class place with a ‘live and let live’ attitude. Not anymore, a longtime resident says.

Maine Voices: Cities, states leading the way in combating climate crisis

Our country’s plan to formally exit the Paris accord Nov. 4 is discouraging, but there’s reason to hope.