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PublishedSeptember 2, 2022
Bed Bath & Beyond to close many stores as sales decline
The home-goods chain plans to lay off some of its workforce and shutter 150 stores nationwide, and it's not yet clear if any of Maine's four branches will be affected.
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PublishedAugust 26, 2022
State House added to trail honoring Maine sites that were key to securing women’s right to vote
The location where state lawmakers ratified the 19th Amendment is one of seven stops along the Maine Suffrage Centennial Trail. But officials said work to give women equality is far from done.
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PublishedAugust 25, 2022
Anonymous photo, dog ticket causes flap in South Portland
The city has rescinded the citation but the dog owner who received it says she worries it will spur more "vigilante surveillance."
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PublishedAugust 25, 2022
South Portland considers harassing waterfowl with remote-controlled boat
A federal official also suggests fencing off Mill Creek Pond and spraying grass with a goose repellent as the waterfowl's droppings pose a nuisance at the popular park.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2022
Old Orchard Beach man faces new child abuse charges
Joshua Ouellette, arrested on charges of abusing a Sanford child, is now accused of assaulting a 3-year old South Portland boy and his mother.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2022
In Maine, a stubborn housing crisis has put down roots
Competing market forces are evident in South Portland, where residents face rising rents and home prices. But efforts to change the dynamic don't always work out as planned.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2022
Neighborhood redemption centers becoming less common as their numbers decline
Dozens of the centers have closed over the last two years in Maine, a reflection of the difficulty in finding workers and also rising costs that nibble away at razor-thin profit margins.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2022
Maine requires larger communities to step up fight against stormwater pollution
Thirty Maine communities have to meet new stormwater permit requirements that include testing and tighter development rules.
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PublishedJune 30, 2022
A Maine swimmer’s mantra: ‘English Channel, here I come’
After years of preparation, a South Portland swimmer will attempt one of the most challenging marathon swims in the world.
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PublishedJune 29, 2022
South Portland hotels will continue housing homeless individuals
The hotels' owner planned to stop the state-contracted service by the end of the month, but efforts to open an alternative emergency shelter have failed.
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