The city is among many communities worldwide, including Portland and Cape Elizabeth, wrestling with rentals listed on websites such as Airbnb and HomeAway.
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Posted inAnimals, Local & State, News
South Portland park tests positive for algae that can harm dogs
The parks and recreation department is warning people to keep their dogs away from a blue-green algae bloom in the water.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Environmentalists weigh in on right whale rules for lobster industry
Lobstermen packed meetings in midcoast and eastern Maine, but environmentalists took their turn defending the endangered species in South Portland on Thursday night.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland coffee shop: Not trying to be ‘rogue roasters’
The Planning Board approves the sale of beer and wine by Rwanda Bean, despite complaints from neighbors.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: How to measure, remedy air pollution from tanks is major challenge for South Portland
The best approaches take into account a vulnerable population and use effective vapor recovery technology.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Coast Guard officer on South Portland-based ship relieved of his command
The U.S. Coast Guard says superiors lost confidence in Chief Warrant Officer J.L. Horne’s ability to command a cutter.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine’s renewable energy subsidy program seeks supporters in South Portland
Maine Green Power targets the city as the next area to expand the state’s effort to subsidize renewable energy generation.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Driver charged in South Portland car-crash death pleads not guilty
William Blanchard, 19, is charged with manslaughter in the September 2018 crash that killed a 20-year-old man from Wilton.
Posted inThe Forecaster
South Portland fire leaves 1 homeless
SOUTH PORTLAND — A fire that displaced one tenant Aug. 5 happened in a building that is exempt from the city’s sprinkler requirement. The building at the Kingswood Condominiums, which includes the two largest structures in the city, isn’t required to have sprinklers because it was built in 1972, before the city’s fire and protection […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
South Portland library increases hours
SOUTH PORTLAND — The city’s public library will expand its hours as part of an effort to increase community outreach programming. Starting Aug. 18, the main library at 482 Broadway will be open on Mondays. The branch library, at 155 Wescott Road, will be open six days a week, from 1-5 p.m. Sunday through Friday. […]