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South Portland neighborhood plan wins state, regional awards

by Kelley Bouchard November 20, 2018November 20, 2018

The West End master plan, approved by the City Council last year, has already been ‘a driving force for real-time change.’

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Advocacy group sues state for records of youths’ suicide attempts at Long Creek

by Megan Gray November 20, 2018November 21, 2018

Disability Rights Maine says it received reports of 5 attempted suicides between March and July at the juvenile detention center in South Portland and has been seeking records from the state, with little success.

Business, Maine

Cacoulidis family sells waterfront land once envisioned as site for hotel and conference center

by Kelley Bouchard November 19, 2018November 20, 2018

The Portland company buying the 30 acres next to Bug Light Park says it hasn’t decided how to develop it.

Maine, News

Her last memory was falling asleep. 2 weeks later she wonders why she was saved from a bedroom fire

by Matt Byrne November 19, 2018November 19, 2018

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.

Maine, News

South Portland forum to focus on scale of future development in Knightville

by jocelyn van saun The Forecaster November 11, 2018November 11, 2018

A committee seeks public views on zoning and the future of the area, which has a mix of housing and businesses.

Maine, News

Veterans Day activities in southern Maine ask us all to remember

by Staff Report November 9, 2018November 9, 2018

Portland is holding a parade Sunday that starts from Longfellow Square and ends with a wreath-laying at City Hall.

Local Elections, Maine, News

South Portland moves to enforce short-term rental rules on Jan. 1

by Kelley Bouchard November 7, 2018November 7, 2018

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.

Business, Maine, News

Portland Pipe Line Corp. plans to appeal court ruling on ‘Clear Skies’ ordinance

by Dennis Hoey November 7, 2018November 7, 2018

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.