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Published
September 23, 2018

Southern Maine sees building boom as cities bust out permits

Portland’s tight residential and commercial markets are pushing eager investors to neighboring communities, with one city approving three permits a day.
Published
September 19, 2018

After evacuation, South Portland High School students back in building

Firefighters checked the building after someone reported the smell of gas.
Published
September 19, 2018

Two Maine mayors urge Congress to reject effort to undo local pesticide restrictions

The Portland and South Portland officials write that the provision in a House farm bill tramples on their right to protect their cities.
Published
September 18, 2018

South Portland Council accepts councilor’s resignation

Adrian Dowling, who has called for a change in culture on the council, had submitted a resignation letter for the District 5 seat on Saturday.
Published
September 17, 2018

South Portland city councilor resigns, says ‘culture’ must change

Adrian Dowling did not cite a reason for his resignation over the weekend but had faced criticism after a tense City Council meeting last week.
Published
September 16, 2018

South Portland council divided over criticism of city attorney

Councilor Eben Rose claims that Sally Daggett plagiarized legal advice about regulation of short-term rentals.
Published
September 16, 2018

Mainers share the charge they get out of owning electric cars

The ride-and-drive event Sunday in South Portland coincides with National Drive Electric Week.
Published
September 13, 2018

Miami Beach cracks down on illegal short-term rentals

The city wants to criminalize operating such a business for more than two days without a license.
Published
September 13, 2018

SMCC says mold that shut down dorm has been cleaned up and students can return

Mold in the 10-year-old Spring Point Residence Hall forced Southern Maine Community College to place students in hotels and other dorms during the cleanup.
Published
September 11, 2018

South Portland Republican running for House has criminal history

The Maine Democratic Party issues a release that reveals Christopher J. Hoy’s misdemeanor convictions and calls on Republican leaders to urge him to withdraw from the District 33 race.