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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-BRFspYAI-012309 Foster care program plans open house

SOUTH PORTLAND — Youth Alternatives Ingraham will host an open house Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 6:30-8 p.m. for its foster care program.

Randy Billings • News Briefs •
Friday, January 23, 2009 at 11:26 am
s-spknightville-012309 Knightville weathers economic storm Business owners get creative to spur consumer spending

SOUTH PORTLAND — Knightville businesses are getting aggressive and creative in the face of an economic slump that's leaving empty storefronts and vacant apartments in the downtown business district.

Randy Billings • News •
Friday, January 23, 2009 at 10:39 am
s-spcouncil-012309 Council OKs flea market, initial dog rule changes

SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council on Wednesday night gave first approval to changes governing off-leash dog access to Willard Beach and final approval to a flea market near Buttonwood Street.

Randy Billings • News •
Friday, January 23, 2009 at 5:10 am
s-pwd-011609 1 candidate for water district

There will be a special election on Tuesday, Jan. 27, to elect a new trustee to represent South Portland and Cape Elizabeth on the Portland Water District Board of Trustees.

Randy Billings • News •
Friday, January 16, 2009 at 3:34 pm
s-spjumpstart-011609 The JOY of giving Students get practical experience in philanthropy

SOUTH PORTLAND — Fifth-graders at Mahoney Middle School are getting a firsthand lesson in philanthropy, thanks to a new statewide initiative.

Randy Billings • News •
Friday, January 16, 2009 at 12:08 pm
s-letter_mitchell-011609 Next, ban kids at beach

Ever been to the beach? Relaxing on a beautiful day, trying to build up a tan or just enjoying the cool water, when all of a sudden a kid comes running by? Noisy, rambunctious – they completely destroy the peace and tranquility you had been enjoying.

Mo Mehlsak • Opinion •
Friday, January 16, 2009 at 11:40 am
s-spcouncilhealth-011609 Council health care may need charter amendment

SOUTH PORTLAND — More than a week after a resident threatened to seek legal action against the city, officials are still looking into the propriety of providing free health-care coverage to city councilors.

Randy Billings • News •
Friday, January 16, 2009 at 11:20 am
s-spschoolbond-011609 Board scraps plan for high school bond

SOUTH PORTLAND — The School Board, blaming the recession and future economic uncertainties, has decided not to send voters another bond for high school renovations.

Randy Billings • News •
Friday, January 16, 2009 at 8:58 am

south portland

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

Portland-South Portland travel alert: Southbound lane on Veterans Memorial Bridge to be closed 4 days

s-BRFspYAI-012309 Foster care program plans open house

s-spknightville-012309 Knightville weathers economic storm Business owners get creative to spur consumer spending

s-spcouncil-012309 Council OKs flea market, initial dog rule changes

s-pwd-011609 1 candidate for water district

s-spjumpstart-011609 The JOY of giving Students get practical experience in philanthropy

s-letter_mitchell-011609 Next, ban kids at beach

s-spcouncilhealth-011609 Council health care may need charter amendment

s-spschoolbond-011609 Board scraps plan for high school bond

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