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Published
December 18, 2017

Entrepreneur converts old South Portland oil tank into ‘damn cool’ storage container

Instead of fuels or chemicals, Ben Davis is filling his tank with luxury boats and classic cars.
Published
December 14, 2017

Review finds Long Creek is understaffed and ill-equipped to meet youths’ mental health needs

The state's only juvenile correctional center 'is not the right place for many of the youth in its care,' says an independent study, which urges a top-to-bottom rethinking of the juvenile justice system.
Published
December 12, 2017

Federal judge again denies South Portland’s plea to dismiss pipeline company’s lawsuit

The judge may rule next on the merits of Portland Pipe Line's challenge to the city's Clear Skies ordinance, which blocks the flow of Canadian crude oil to South Portland.
Published
December 11, 2017

South Portland councilors favor ban on some short-term rentals

It would apply to homes in residential neighborhoods that aren't owner-occupied, even though it could financially harm those who rent out their property.
Published
December 11, 2017

Drunk South Portland woman crashed car into house, tried to flee, police say

The 31-year-old woman was shoeless and wearing pajamas when police caught her a short distance away.

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Published
December 11, 2017

Councilors will consider curbing short-term rentals in South Portland

Some residents say short-term rentals are driving up home prices, turning houses into hotels and changing the character of their neighborhoods.
Published
December 10, 2017

Wave of immigrants brings ‘richness,’ rapid change to Maine’s classrooms

Data reflect how racial diversity that was initially clustered in bigger cities like Portland and Lewiston is moving into smaller towns and suburbs.
Published
December 6, 2017

South Portland school bus driver battling cancer gets an uplifting surprise

Jamie Creamer wipes away tears and declares 'Now I feel awesome' as the high school marching band plays outside his hospital window and a convoy of buses passes nearby.
Published
December 4, 2017

South Portland mayor delivers inaugural address, promising to be team player

Linda Cohen also urges fellow councilors and school board members being sworn in to strive for the four C's of good government: civility, common sense, compromise and collaboration.
Published
December 4, 2017

Red’s Dairy Freeze helps with directions, marks the seasons – and now, can hang from your tree

The South Portland Historical Society has previously made ornaments of more traditional landmarks like Fisherman's Point, Bug Light and the city's World War II-era shipyards.