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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-statebudget-011609 Towns bracing for reduced state funding

Gov. John Baldacci last week unveiled a fiscal 2010-2011 budget that attempts to reduce spending to meet a $330 million drop in revenues caused by the national recession and an additional structural gap of $508 million.

Randy Billings • News •
Friday, January 16, 2009 at 8:38 am
s-spcouncildogs-011609 Council to vote on new dog rules for Willard Beach

SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council will vote next week on whether to increase restrictions and impose strict fines on dog owners who allow their pets to run off-leash on Willard Beach.

Randy Billings • News •
Friday, January 16, 2009 at 7:09 am
ps-adulted-011409 As economy worsens, adult ed enrollment increases

PORTLAND — Everyone from the street sweeper to the bank executive is being affected by the recession, which is also threatening many public programs as leaders look to trim expenses.

Randy Billings • News •
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 6:08 pm
ps-BRFlongcreek-011409 Long Creek plan to be presented

SOUTH PORTLAND — The group advocating for a collaborative, community-based cleanup of the urban-impaired Long Creek Watershed will present a draft of its Watershed Restoration Plan on Thursday, Jan. 22, from 1-4 p.m., at the Sable Oaks Marriott.

Randy Billings • News Briefs •
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 12:10 pm
s-spcrowley-010909 Comedic 'Survivor' Crowley keeps crowd in stitches

SOUTH PORTLAND — Robert Crowley entertained an overflow crowd of more than 350 residents at the Community Center on Tuesday, "Bob Crowley Day" in the city.

Randy Billings • News •
Friday, January 9, 2009 at 2:34 pm
s-BRFspphonescam-010909 Police issue warning about phone scam

SOUTH PORTLAND — Police issued a warning to residents Tuesday about a phone scam reportedly aimed at stealing credit card and personal information.

Randy Billings • News •
Friday, January 9, 2009 at 11:32 am
s-spcouncil-010909 Council restricts, gives initial OK to flea markets

SOUTH PORTLAND — After considerable discussion and several amendments, the City Council gave initial approval for a flea market on Buttonwood Street.

Randy Billings • News •
Friday, January 9, 2009 at 9:37 am
pnms-grannykirkwoods-010709 Charitable shortbread bakery closes its doors

SOUTH PORTLAND — A business that sold Scottish shortbread to raise funds for a Maine Medical Center cancer unit has closed, its owner said, because of the sagging economy.

Randy Billings • News •
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 3:11 pm

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