South Portland City Council

Published
April 25, 2022

South Portland targets racism as a public health crisis

The City Council will review a call to action proposed by the Board of Health and Human Rights Commission.
Published
April 6, 2022

South Portland’s proposed budget increases tax bills 5.85%

The $115.6 million combined city and school budget is up 9.4% over this year's spending plan, which officials say is attributed to rising costs and a growing and changing school population.
Published
April 5, 2022

Bruzgo resigns from South Portland City Council
Published
April 1, 2022

South Portland council to take up hotel licenses after city cites increased calls for service

The review comes as neighboring Portland continues to see high levels of need for emergency housing.
Published
March 3, 2022

Maine Mall area hotels will stop hosting emergency shelter

The pending loss of housing at Days Inn and Comfort Inn will pose challenges.

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Published
March 2, 2022

South Portland city mask mandate has expired

Although the mask mandate has expired, Maine CDC still recommends face coverings to be worn in public indoor settings.
Published
February 23, 2022

South Portland lifts public indoor mask mandate

City Manager Scott Morelli also rescinded the mask mandate in municipal buildings but encourages continued masking indoors regardless of vaccination status.
Published
January 26, 2022

South Portland mask mandate put in place

Masks will be required even at businesses that require proof of vaccination.
Published
January 20, 2022

South Portland to enact mask mandate

The mandate, which will apply to all public buildings in the city, likely will be in effect as early as Friday.
Published
November 2, 2021

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.