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Local & State, News

Woman burned in South Portland house fire dies

by Dennis Hoey February 17, 2019February 18, 2019

Firefighters pulled Rebecca Sloan from her second-floor bedroom in the Kincaid Street residence on Oct. 31.

Community

Maine Catholic youth raise more than $13,000 during ‘Souper’ Bowl of Caring

February 16, 2019February 25, 2019

Young Catholics from around Maine had two reasons to celebrate on Sunday, Feb. 3: a sixth world championship for the Patriots and a successful “Souper” Bowl of Caring, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. The event, held Feb. 2 and 3, saw young people […]

Business, Local & State

Waterfront group seeks money for Portland harbor dredging

by Peter McGuire February 14, 2019February 14, 2019

Advocates try to raise up to $30 million to dredge and dispose of sediment built up at piers and wharves in Portland and South Portland.

Business, Local & State

Portland’s Metro bus line breaks ridership record

by Staff report February 11, 2019February 11, 2019

The regional bus service added new lines and expanded its fleet last year.

Local & State, News

Here’s a story about some dogs named Brady

by Gillian Graham February 3, 2019February 3, 2019

Dozens of Maine dogs are named after Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.

Food & Dining, Restaurant reviews

Dine Out Maine: A beer and a snack at Coppersmith Tavern & Table in South Portland is an OK bet

by ANDREW ROSS February 3, 2019February 4, 2019

But so far, the food is lackluster, and the service the same.

Food & Dining, Recipes, Vegan Kitchen

Celebrate the Vietnamese New Year right here in South Portland

by AVERY YALE KAMILA February 3, 2019January 31, 2019

The Buddhist feast is vegan.

Local & State

South Portland fire truck damaged during training will be replaced

by Matt Byrne January 31, 2019January 31, 2019

The city’s insurance provider will pick up nearly all of the cost to replace a $1.1 million ladder truck that was severely damaged when the ladder struck power lines in October during a training session.