South Portland names interim police chief

Southern Meetings: July 30-Aug. 6

Maine came closer than ever to closing its youth prison. What happens next?

Other states are looking for models that are less punitive and more effective for rehabilitation of juvenile offenders, and Maine is moving in that direction too.

Local officials readying for fall election nominations

Council and school board seats will be on the ballots in South Portland, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth.

Southern Meetings: July 23-30

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.

Property revaluations and rising tax bills put focus on relief programs

Officials are promoting a range of programs to help taxpayers cope with the recent reassessment of property values in Portland and South Portland.

South Portland wins pipeline lawsuit over local clean air rule

The Portland Pipe Line Corp. dropped its fight against the city's Clear Skies Ordinance, ending a more than 6-year battle in federal courts.

Quartet finishes South Portland-Boston walk for Jimmy Fund

The group, literally following in the footsteps of what their fathers did 48 years ago, raised about $40,000 for cancer charity.

Southern Meetings: July 16-23