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15 percent ethanol-based fuel could have ‘disastrous’ effects on boats, marina owner says

SOUTH PORTLAND — Ten percent ethanol-based fuel has been harsh enough on some boats in Maine, but the 15 percent ethanol-based fuel approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in June could be “disastrous” to boat owners when it enters the market, a local marina owner s...

Dylan Martin, Bangor Daily News • News •
Friday, July 27, 2012 at 10:45 am
Portland-South Portland travel alert: Southbound lane on Veterans Memorial Bridge to be closed 4 days

PORTLAND — One southbound lane of the Veterans Memorial Bridge, which connects Portland's West End and South Portland, will be closed for four days beginning Tuesday Feb. 21. The right-lane closure will allow construction crews to work on the south abutment approach to a new bridge b...

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Monday, February 20, 2012 at 12:00 pm

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s-spcouncil More hours, tough fines OK'd for dogs on Willard Beach

SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council unanimously approved evening hours for dogs to run off leash on Willard Beach, while also forcing owners to maintain better control of their dogs and imposing strict fines when they do not.

Randy Billings • News •
Friday, February 6, 2009 at 9:24 am
s-spfinance City hires Freeport finance chief

SOUTH PORTLAND — Changes are sweeping through the city's Finance Department.

Randy Billings • News •
Friday, February 6, 2009 at 4:44 am
n-fptfinance Freeport finance director headed to South Portland

FREEPORT — The town's finance director has accepted a new job in South Portland, but will juggle two budgets as he splits his time in both towns through February.

Amy Anderson • News •
Thursday, February 5, 2009 at 2:12 pm
pns-BRFfoodpantry Credit union launches 18th annual food drive

Town & Country Credit Union branches throughout greater Portland will be conducting a food drive from Feb. 9-14 for several local food pantries.

Randy Billings • News Briefs •
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 9:07 am
s-spcouncilhealthcare-013009 Attorney: Council health care isn't 'compensation' Resident considers citizen referendum

SOUTH PORTLAND — City councilors have the right to continue receiving taxpayer-financed health care and the City Charter does not have to be amended to explicitly say insurance is part of their compensation, according to the city attorney.

Randy Billings • News •
Friday, January 30, 2009 at 9:47 am
s-BRFspgrouphousing-013009 Planning Board OKs Knightville group housing

SOUTH PORTLAND — The Planning Board on Tuesday voted unanimously to recommend a zoning change to allow a group housing project for the disabled in Knightville.

Randy Billings • News Briefs •
Friday, January 30, 2009 at 8:46 am
pnms-toastmasters-012809 Club's goal: No more knocking knees

SOUTH PORTLAND — The greater Portland Toastmasters will hold an open house next week for anyone trying to develop leadership skills or to overcome fears of public speaking.

Randy Billings • News •
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 12:05 pm
s-scarfairchild-012309 Fairchild: Time, not money, drove decision to stay in S.P.

SCARBOROUGH — Fairchild Semiconductor Corp.'s decision to remain in South Portland leaves a business and economic hole in Scarborough.

Peggy Roberts • News •
Friday, January 23, 2009 at 4:58 pm

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