South Portland

Published
April 15, 2020

Local schools stay shuttered until June, virtual learning continues

As the end of the school year approaches, administrators in South Portland, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth have all decided to keep students and staff on a virtual schedule for the remainder of the school year, and are now turning to the difficult challenge of end-of-year assessments.
Published
April 15, 2020

South Portland teacher putting the ‘distance’ in distance learning

When the author of a book set in World War II learned that a group of schoolchildren at Holy Cross School couldn't access his work for a lesson, he began helping remotely from his home in Scotland nearly 3,000 miles away.
Published
April 8, 2020

Work begins on new South Portland senior housing complex

The new facility, which offers assisted living and memory care services, will include 123 units.
Published
April 7, 2020

South Portland says it will close 3 popular places if people don’t spread out

City Manager Scott Morelli appeals to residents to comply with 6-foot distancing or lose access to Bug Light Park, Willard Beach and Hinckley Park.
Published
April 1, 2020

New drive-through test site for COVID-19 to open in South Portland

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in Maine and ConvenientMD will operate the site on Gannett Drive, but anyone who wants a test must be evaluated and make an appointment.

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Published
April 1, 2020

South Portland sees change of plan(ner)

The new planning director is set to take over later this month, succeeding longtime director Tex Haeuser, who is retiring after 30 years with the City.
Published
March 26, 2020

South Portland manager granted emergency powers as city and Cape Elizabeth declare local emergencies

Officials in South Portland and Cape Elizabeth have declared townwide emergencies due to the coronavirus, and begun holding virtual public meetings online. Scarborough will begin holding online town council meetings next week.
Published
March 26, 2020

‘Pulling the rope in the same direction’: Cape, SoPo, Scarborough adapting to new normal for businesses

Officials note that many essential businesses remain open; among them is a medical marijuana dispensary in South Portland.
Published
March 25, 2020

South Portland extends closure of city buildings through April 13

The city manager says the decision was made to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Published
March 25, 2020

Two people connected to South Portland schools test positive for coronavirus

The mayor declares a state of emergency, and the superintendent says in a letter it was 'a matter of time' before the district saw cases.