Portland is again looking for $24 million to remove silt from harbor wharves, and Maine lawmakers will back part of the project if federal money doesn’t come through.
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Bill to close Long Creek youth prison receives preliminary approval
The Maine Department of Corrections would have to develop a plan to close Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland by June 30, 2023.
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Motorcyclist killed, passenger injured in crash in South Portland
The motorcycle collided with a car in the area of 1900 Broadway about 6 p.m. Monday, police said.
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Lawmakers consider setting a closure date for youth prison
Advocates spoke in favor of legislation calling for the closure of the Long Creek Youth Development Center.
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Maine Mall drivers, take notice: Rebuild of Exit 45 interchange to begin this week
The Maine Turnpike Authority project will cost around $28 million and won’t be fully completed until 2023.
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Guest artist Jared Mongeau creates online theater experience
Mad Horse Theatre
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Vermonter who made Bernie Sanders’ famous mittens credits South Portland teacher
Jen Ellis credits a South Portland home economics teacher with giving her the skills to sew the mittens the Vermont senator made famous at President Biden’s inauguration.
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South Portland police investigate Tuesday night gunfire
No one was injured when someone fired several rounds into an apartment building on the city’s Main Street, police said.
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Moose finally captured in South Portland after 2 days on the lam
Biologists say the young bull, which was spotted in Scarborough Monday and attracted onlookers to SMCC before it was tranquilized Wednesday evening, was likely looking for a mate.
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CMP restores power to some South Portland customers
Power was being gradually restored Tuesday night to customers in the area near the Maine Mall.