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Timothy F. Flaherty, 69

SCARBOROUGH — Timothy F. Flaherty, 69, of Scarborough, died Jan. 20 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House with his family by his side. He was born Jan. 25, 1943, in Portland, the second of seven children of Thomas S. Flaherty Sr. and Elaine Flaherty.  He attended Por...

Obituaries •
Friday, February 1, 2013

South Portland farmers market site still uncertain

SOUTH PORTLAND — Some progress is being made toward expanding the outdoor farmers market when it opens this spring. But the essential element of the market – precisely where it will operate – remains unresolved. A series of proposed ordinance changes that would all...

David Harry • News •
Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 11:00 am

Broadway changes get South Portland council nod

SOUTH PORTLAND — Plans to reconfigure Broadway near Ferry Village will proceed this summer, but the full scope of the work may need more city funding. A Maine Department of Transportation project to resurface Broadway from Cottage Road to Pickett Street will include redesigned travel...

David Harry • News •
Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 8:40 am

South Portland manager expects to soon fill economic post

SOUTH PORTLAND — After fielding applications from as far away as Australia, City Manager Jim Gailey last week said he expects to appoint a new economic director in the next couple of weeks. The field of 85 candidates was reduced to seven finalists chosen by Gailey and a search commit...

David Harry • News •
Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 8:20 am

South Portland Police Beat: Feb.1

Arrests 1/19 at 2:16 a.m. Joseph J. Giusti, 20, of Portland, was arrested on Cottage Road by Officer Chris Schofield on charges of carrying a concealed weapon, refusing to submit to arrest and consumption of liquor by a minor. 1/19 at 4:02 p.m. Ja...

Police Beat •
Thursday, January 31, 2013

'Homework' needed, but parishioners favor closing South Portland church

A parish finance committee has recommended closing St. John the Evangelist Church, 611 Main St. in South Portland.

David Harry • News •
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 2:50 pm

Panel to study S.P. compensation practice

SOUTH PORTLAND — Residents and business owners are invited to apply for a commission reviewing compensation for city councilors, School Board members and members of other municipal committees and boards. Harpswell-based consultant Michael Wing will assist the commission, which will s...

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Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 2:20 pm

Legislators to host budget forum in S. Portland

SOUTH PORTLAND — State Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, will host a public forum at 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Community Center to discuss supplemental and biennial budgets proposed by Gov. Paul LePage. Millett represents District 7, which includes South Portland, Cape Elizabeth, an...

News •
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 2:10 pm

From meat loaf to Mediterranean: Buttered Biscuit makes way for new restaurant in South Portland

SOUTH PORTLAND — Cape Elizabeth resident Audrey Delafield had one question when she learned the Buttered Biscuit was closing last week, to be replaced soon by a Mediterranean restaurant. "So what do I do for my almond moon cookies?" she asked co-owner Audrey...

David Harry • News •
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 9:30 am

Cape Elizabeth lawyer's judicial nomination back on track

PORTLAND — The second time may be the charm for William Kayatta Jr., the Cape Elizabeth lawyer renominated to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit. U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, Tuesday announced the Senate Judiciary Committee will reconsider Kayatta's nomination...

David Harry • News •
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 9:50 am
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