Municipalities have cut budgets, furloughed workers and prepared for sharp drops in tax revenue as the pandemic continues. Now, they say, they need federal help.
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Sears is closing at The Maine Mall
The store is expected to shut its doors in mid-September, according to the South Portland mall’s general manager.
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Richard Goodine, 75, was longtime comptroller at Port Harbor Marine
A longtime resident of South Portland, he rose above significant hardships in his youth to become a successful accountant and an active member of his community.
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Toxic algae confirmed in ponds at South Portland’s Hinckley Park
Two ponds in the popular dog-walking spot will remain closed until fall because they have developed an algae bloom that is toxic to animals and humans.
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Fire damages Chili’s restaurant in South Portland
Firefighters, working in high heat and humidity, quickly put out the flames.
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Teenagers lead the way in Black Lives Matter movement
Nationally and in Maine, young people of color are leading protests and asking their local leaders to address systemic racism.
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Scarborough police say speed, fog were factors in fatal crash
Ethan Tucker, a 2019 graduate of South Portland High, is remembered as a loyal and thoughtful friend.
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Portland, South Portland advance climate action partnership
The South Portland City Council will vote Tuesday on an agreement to prioritize future legislative action that would allow municipalities to pursue energy priorities, such as phasing out natural gas in favor of renewables.
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Pared-down Maine school budgets head to voters for approval
Superintendents have made cuts to teaching positions and programs, while also anticipating pandemic-related expenses.
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Maine municipalities review police funding, tackle systemic racism after protests
Calls to defund police draw various responses from city and town officials across the state.