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News in South Portland

Budget guidance sends South Portland officials 'back to the drawing board'

SOUTH PORTLAND — At the end of a joint workshop Wednesday with City Councilors and School Board members, Mayor Tom Blake tried to coax a smile from City Manager Jim Gailey. But given a council framework to hold the line a property tax increase for the combined budgets for school...

David Harry • News •
Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 10:10 am

Former Portland restaurateurs bring Enio's to South Portland

Robert and Laura Butler plan to open Enio's, offering Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, next week in the former Buttered Biscuit at 347 Cottage Road in South Portland. The couple formerly owned Rachel's Grill in Portland and said their new restaurant will offer the same cozy, neighborhood feel.

David Harry • News •
Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 8:30 am

South Portland Police Beat: March 1

Arrests 2/16 at 12:41 a.m. James Sanders, 55, of Portland, was arrested on Katana Drive by Officer Alfred Giusto on a charge of violating conditions of release. 2/16 at 1:19 a.m. Jedidiah M. Merrill, 19, of Windham, was arrested on East Wainwright...

Police Beat •
Thursday, February 28, 2013

Deferring public works construction gains traction in South Portland

SOUTH PORTLAND — City councilors are getting used to the idea a new headquarters for the public works, transportation and parks and recreation departments will cost at least $19.5 million. With that in mind, a...

David Harry • News •
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 2:40 pm

South Portland repaving project has implications

SOUTH PORTLAND — Resurfacing of Broadway from Cottage Road to Pickett Street could alter traffic patterns this summer and for five years will prevent abutting homeowners from making utility improvements requiring Broadway to be excavated. City Planning Director Tex Haeuser said ...

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Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 2:20 pm

Advocates say Maine teachers, not restraint law, must change

FALMOUTH — Proponents of recent changes to Maine law governing physical restraint and seclusion of students say a legislative attempt to loosen the restrictions are the result of a lack of understanding. At a Statehouse public hearing held Feb. 20, other parents and educators de...

Amber Cronin • News •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 12:10 pm

Southern Maine YMCA adjusting its focus

PORTLAND — When most people think of the YMCA, they probably see images of a fitness center. But that vision will soon change as the organization switches its focus to a more rounded approach to wellness. According to Helen Brena, chief executive officer of the

Amber Cronin • News •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 10:00 am

People and Business

Good Deeds A group of students and faculty from St. Joseph's College of Maine travelled to Haiti in January for a service trip. The group, which included associate professor  of business administration Beth Richardson and Molly Blumenthal, a nursing student. Both are ...

Community •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Arts Calendar Feb. 27 - March 12

Bonnie Duncan performs "A Squirrel Stole My Underpants," Sunday at 2 p.m. at Mayo Street Arts as part of its Mostly Puppets Festival series running through April. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children and may be purchased in advance by calling 615-3609. For a schedule of performances, visit ...

Lifestyle •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Community Calendar Feb. 27 - March 12

Greater Portland Bulletin Board Wednesday 2/27 Entreverge Award nominations with PROPEL, 5:30 p.m., Hannaford Lecture Hall, 88 Bedford St., Portland, 772-2811.

Community •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
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