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Business, Local & State

South Portland approves new plan for Knightville tavern

by juliette laaka The Forecaster October 1, 2018October 1, 2018

The plan for Big Babe’s Tavern now includes a small inn instead of condos.

Local & State

Wilton man identified as victim in fatal South Portland crash

by Megan Gray September 28, 2018September 28, 2018

Twenty-year-old student Patrick Donaghue of Wilton died as a result of the crash Monday night.

Local & State

South Portland house fire was accidental, electrical, officials say

by Kelley Bouchard September 26, 2018September 26, 2018

Tuesday’s blaze at 12 Calais St. was contained to the second floor but caused significant smoke and water damage to the first floor.

Local & State

SMCC student dies in South Portland crash

by Matt Byrne September 26, 2018September 28, 2018

The 20-year-old Wilton man was a passenger in a car that crashed through a barrier into Bug Light Park, police said.

Local & State

Morning fire damages South Portland home

by Kelley Bouchard September 25, 2018September 25, 2018

The Cape-style house on Calais Street had working smoke detectors, but the residents discovered the fire before an alarm went off, fire officials said.

Local & State, Uncategorized

Former Waterville-based guardsman raises money for family group

by Nikolas Hample Correspondent to the Morning Sentinel September 23, 2018September 23, 2018

Brian McCarthy, who served 20 years in the military, pedaled 360 miles to raise money for the organization that provides communications between deployed troops and their families.

Business, Local & State, News

Southern Maine sees building boom as cities bust out permits

by Gillian Graham September 23, 2018September 23, 2018

Portland’s tight residential and commercial markets are pushing eager investors to neighboring communities, with one city approving three permits a day.