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South Portland council updates city's goals, aspirations

SOUTH PORTLAND — The immediate effects of some decisions made this week by the City Council will be seen in residences and restaurants. But council approval of updates to the Comprehensive Plan could ...

David Harry • News •
Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 11:20 am

Outdoor antics lure customers with Halloween 'spirit' in South Portland

SOUTH PORTLAND — Outside appearances make a great contribution to the inside bottom line at Spirit Halloween in the Target Plaza. For two people who spend their days in costume waving at motorists and directing customers to the store, it's all part of the holiday fun. “I...

David Harry • News •
Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 10:10 am

South Portland Police Beat: Oct. 19

Arrests 10/5 at 11:09 p.m. Ahmed Mohamed, 30, of South Portland, was arrested on Cottage Road by Officer Kevin Gerrish on a charge of violating conditions of release. 10/6 at 5;17 a.m. Bailey Nitz, 18, of Portland, was arrested on Main Street by O...

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Thursday, October 18, 2012

South Portland city councilor faces re-election challenge

SOUTH PORTLAND — Three candidates, including incumbent Councilor Rosemarie De Angelis, are seeking two, three-year terms on the City Council. Opposing De Angelis in District 3 is political newcomer and real estate agent Melissa Linscott. In District 4, where Councilor Maxine Beecher ...

David Harry • News •
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 3:00 pm

Former South Portland mayor charged in Kennebunk prostitution case

SOUTH PORTLAND — The lawyer representing former Mayor and City Councilor James A. Soule said he is uncertain how his client will plead after he was issued a summons for engaging a prostitute in Kennebunk. Peter A. DeTroy said the public should be aware the summons given to Soule, 58,...

David Harry • News •
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 11:30 am

Portland forum examines bias-based profiling in Maine

PORTLAND — Police and members of the public gathered last Friday to find common ground on bias-based profiling, a topic that affects Maine's diverse populations and general public safety. In 2009, a

Marena Blanchard • News •
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 11:50 am

Family business seminar in South Portland

SOUTH PORTLAND — More than 80 percent of Maine's businesses are family-owned. Buying, selling or passing these businesses on are the topics of a forum beginning at 8 a.m. Oct. 25 at the Marriott at Sable Oaks.

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Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 9:30 am

Maine's public access ombudsman expects to be busy

FREEPORT — Public access and freedom of information advocates have long been calling for the appointment of an official to help the public navigate Maine's freedom of access laws. They got their wish in the last legislative session when two bills passed, fully funding the state's fir...

Will Graff • News •
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 8:30 am

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Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Out & About: 'Good People' opens season at Good Theater in Portland

Drama, music and dance are all represented in this week’s picks of the tix in southern Maine. Under the rubric of drama there’s the New England premiere of David Lindsay-Abaire’s “Good People,” the season-opening show at Portland’s Good Theater. And &ldq...

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •
Monday, October 15, 2012 at 3:00 pm
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