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South Portland Maine

Published
June 1, 2023

Willard Beach will be closed at least until Tuesday to repair burst pipe

A force main sewer pipe near Southern Maine Community College burst on Thursday, prompting the closure of the beach until next week.
Published
May 25, 2023

Naturalization ceremony welcomes 23 new Mainers

The new U.S. citizens took an oath of allegiance to their new country during a ceremony at the South Portland U.S. Citizens and Immigration Service field office.
Published
May 22, 2023

April shooting was self-inflicted, South Portland police say

A 911 transcript obtained by the Press Herald provides few details about an April 12 shooting on B Street, which police have stopped investigating.
Published
May 22, 2023

Burglary suspect steals police cruiser and flees scene, police say

After Alexis N. Irving, 29, managed to slip from custody late Sunday night, South Portland police used the stolen cruiser's GPS system to track her to a home in Biddeford.
Published
May 13, 2023

A mother-daughter love story rooted in Maine

With the help of her daughter in Los Angeles, a 73-year-old mom in South Portland finds a deeper understanding of modern relationships.

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Published
May 2, 2023

Bug Light Park protection sparks controversy in South Portland

Supporters say a conservation easement is the best way to prevent the park from ever being developed or sold, but opponents say it's unnecessary, short-sighted and possibly illegal.
Published
April 30, 2023

Maine cities, towns face historic tax increases as costs rise relentlessly

School budgets tip the scales for municipalities trying to balance fiscal responsibilities without burdening residents.
Published
April 14, 2023

Controlled burn on Richmond Island leads to heavy smoke, ‘hundreds of calls’

The Maine Forest Service said a helicopter was called in to drop water and put out the fire after a wind shift blew a smoky haze across nearby towns, including South Portland, Scarborough and Westbrook.
Published
April 13, 2023

Suspect arrested Wednesday in SWAT raid was 16-year-old boy

South Portland police have not identified the teen or released details about specific charges or what led to the arrest.
Published
April 5, 2023

First lady Jill Biden visits Southern Maine Community College

She was joined by Education Secretary Miguel Cardona as part of the Biden administration's 'Investing in America' tour and to highlight career-connected learning and workforce training programs.