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Maine, News, Schools and Education

More than 1,000 graduate from Southern Maine Community College

by Staff Report May 21, 2017May 22, 2017

The school holds its 70th commencement exercises at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland.

Maine, News

South Portland council takes stand on police interactions with Muslims, immigrants

by Kelley Bouchard May 19, 2017May 19, 2017

Most councilors approved the amendment to affirm community sentiment, but two opposed it as an unnecessary restatement of police department policy.

News

Teens arrested outside Long Creek with van stolen from Bangor, BB guns, police say

by Gillian Graham May 19, 2017May 19, 2017

A member of the youth development center’s staff called South Portland police early Friday morning after becoming suspicious of the pair parked outside.

Maine, News

Lone clue was key to identifying homeless man killed in South Portland tent fire

by Kelley Bouchard May 15, 2017May 15, 2017

Driven by a desire to recognize the forgotten and bring closure to the victim’s family, police uncover a name and find Rodney Jewell’s relatives far to the north.

Life & Culture, Maine, News

Eastpoint Christian Church opens arms in new location

by Kelley Bouchard May 14, 2017November 30, 2017

The church’s much-bigger space in a former big-box store includes room for a growing congregation plus an auditorium, indoor soccer field, classrooms, 100-seat cafe and more.

Business, Maine, News

Federal judge puts hold on pipeline lawsuit against South Portland

by Kelley Bouchard May 12, 2017May 12, 2017

Judge John Woodcock Jr. plans telephone conferences with Portland Pipe Line Corp. and city lawyers to clarify the court’s jurisdiction in the 2-year-old case.