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.
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Southern Maine sees building boom as cities bust out permits
Portland’s tight residential and commercial markets are pushing eager investors to neighboring communities, with one city approving three permits a day.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
After evacuation, South Portland High School students back in building
Firefighters checked the building after someone reported the smell of gas.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Two Maine mayors urge Congress to reject effort to undo local pesticide restrictions
The Portland and South Portland officials write that the provision in a House farm bill tramples on their right to protect their cities.
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South Portland city councilor resigns, says ‘culture’ must change
Adrian Dowling did not cite a reason for his resignation over the weekend but had faced criticism after a tense City Council meeting last week.
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South Portland council divided over criticism of city attorney
Councilor Eben Rose claims that Sally Daggett plagiarized legal advice about regulation of short-term rentals.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Mainers share the charge they get out of owning electric cars
The ride-and-drive event Sunday in South Portland coincides with National Drive Electric Week.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Miami Beach cracks down on illegal short-term rentals
The city wants to criminalize operating such a business for more than two days without a license.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
SMCC says mold that shut down dorm has been cleaned up and students can return
Mold in the 10-year-old Spring Point Residence Hall forced Southern Maine Community College to place students in hotels and other dorms during the cleanup.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, News, Politics
South Portland Republican running for House has criminal history
The Maine Democratic Party issues a release that reveals Christopher J. Hoy’s misdemeanor convictions and calls on Republican leaders to urge him to withdraw from the District 33 race.