The Portland company buying the 30 acres next to Bug Light Park says it hasn’t decided how to develop it.
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Her last memory was falling asleep. 2 weeks later she wonders why she was saved from a bedroom fire
Becky Sloan, pulled from the flames with third-degree burns, suspects God has something in mind for her as she prepares to leave the hospital.
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South Portland forum to focus on scale of future development in Knightville
A committee seeks public views on zoning and the future of the area, which has a mix of housing and businesses.
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Veterans Day activities in southern Maine ask us all to remember
Portland is holding a parade Sunday that starts from Longfellow Square and ends with a wreath-laying at City Hall.
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South Portland moves to enforce short-term rental rules on Jan. 1
People running brief, unhosted rentals in residential neighborhoods have nearly two months ‘to cease operating them as such, and to begin using their properties’ in compliance with city ordinances.
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Portland Pipe Line Corp. plans to appeal court ruling on ‘Clear Skies’ ordinance
The company is seeking to overturn a court decision that said South Portland was within its rights to prohibit the bulk loading of crude oil at terminals in the harbor.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Politics
South Portland voters uphold contested short-term rental rules
The referendum caps a yearlong struggle that has consumed the city over home rentals promoted on popular websites such as Airbnb and HomeAway.
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Woman pulled from South Portland fire still in hospital as investigation goes on
Rebecca Sloan, 33, was unconscious and badly burned when firefighters rescued her from the second floor of her burning home last week.
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Training and teamwork guide firefighters in daring South Portland rescue
The 33-year-old woman, unconscious and badly burned, was rushed to the hospital after the group of five South Portland firefighters got her out of the burning bedroom Wednesday night.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Local Elections, Politics, Schools and Education
Portland, 6 other communities to vote on whether to join regional school service centers
Districts get extra state funds if they’re allowed to consolidate transportation, special needs and other services at the centers.