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Plan for oyster hatchery could add business spark at former Navy site in Harpswell

by nathan strout December 5, 2018December 6, 2018

If approved, the hatchery would be the first substantial commercial enterprise allowed on the Mitchell Field property since it was conveyed to the town in 2001.

Business

MaineToday Media shifting work of Brunswick printing plant to South Portland

by MWC Bot December 5, 2018December 5, 2018

The Alliance Press facility at Business Parkway will close next year in a consolidation move by the company.

Local & State, News

Cost of South Portland pier project rises with projected sea level

by Kelley Bouchard December 5, 2018December 5, 2018

Replacing, rather than repairing, the Portland Street Pier would cost at least $1.8 million, but it would help ensure the facility’s long-term viability amid rising tides in the warming Atlantic.

Local & State, News, Politics

South Portland’s incoming mayor aims to mend rift over rentals

by Kelley Bouchard December 3, 2018December 2, 2018

For Councilor Claude Morgan, being mayor in 2019 is part of serving the community he views as family.

Local & State, News, Politics

South Portland citywide special election draws 2 candidates for District 5 seat

by Kelley Bouchard December 3, 2018December 11, 2018

Donald Cook and Deqa Dhalac are running for a City Council seat that represents the west side of South Portland.

Business, Local & State, News

Claiming construction job losses in Maine, trade group calls for infrastructure overhaul

by J. Craig Anderson November 29, 2018November 30, 2018

Associated General Contractors of America would like to see Congress approve $1.5 trillion worth of infrastructure projects over the coming decade.

Local & State

South Portland still assessing cost of damage to new fire truck that caught fire

by Matt Byrne November 28, 2018November 28, 2018

An insurance adjuster is working to determine whether the city will have to pay toward repairing or replacing the $1.1 million aerial ladder truck severely damaged on Oct. 30.