south portland me

Published
July 19, 2023

Cyanobacteria identified in Hinckley Park

Cyanotoxins from the algae can be deadly to pets and dangerous to humans. The city has urged people to stay out of the water and keep pets from drinking or swimming in the ponds.
Published
July 19, 2023

Kessler advances bill increasing notice period for rent hikes

The governor has signed the bill requiring a landlord to provide 75 days notice when increasing a tenant's rent by 10 percent or more from that of the previous year.
Published
July 19, 2023

Authors Rebecca Turkewitz and Kate Doyle to visit library
Published
July 5, 2023

Representative advances bill limiting tenant application fees

Maine joins Vermont and Massachusetts among New England states setting restrictions on application fees.
Published
July 5, 2023

Howard Johnson hotel to be run as shelter by state

The state is to fund a transitional housing shelter at the Howard Johnson hotel in South Portland operated by MaineHousing. The state will fund Catholic Charities to provide social services and reimburse general assistance costs up to $65,000, and pay $135,000 if needed to reimburse the city for ambulance costs and to hire a temporary health specialist.

Published
June 28, 2023

South Portland passes resolution against nuclear weapons and war

The resolve calls on the U.S. government to be a leader in preventing the use of nuclear weapons.
Published
June 28, 2023

South Portland skatepark holds grand opening
Published
June 28, 2023

4th annual Youth Triathlon held in honor of Nathan Savage
Published
June 22, 2023

Stephanie Collins receives Maine Osteopathic Association award

The South Portland doctor was named 2023 Louis Hanson D.O. Physician of the Year.
Published
June 22, 2023

Willard Beach master plan presented

The plan creates a vision for the area for the next 10-15 years.