Number of asylum seeking families coming to Portland appears to slow, but many still wait in hotels

South Portland

Published
July 27, 2022

Number of asylum seeking families coming to Portland appears to slow, but many still wait in hotels

It's also hard to track the numbers now that the city of Portland isn't involved with as many arrivals.
Published
July 5, 2022

South Portland swimmer fulfills dream with English Channel attempt

Because of a strong current, Ian McKay did not complete the crossing – but he felt victorious nonetheless.
Published
June 20, 2022

Woman who led retreats for Black and Indigenous people killed in hit-and-run at Acadia

Police are asking for help finding a black BMW that may have been involved in the death of 35-year-old Nicole Mokeme.
Published
June 15, 2022

In photos: Row, row, row your (cardboard) boat

In the final days of the school year, Casco Bay High School student teams were given the same amount of cardboard and duct tape to design and build their own boat. On Tuesday, the final day of school for ninth, 10th and 11th graders, the school held cardboard boat races at Willard Beach in South Portland. All photos by Staff Photographer Ben McCanna.
Published
May 25, 2022

South Portland, like Portland, declares it can’t guarantee shelter for asylum seekers

Councilors on Tuesday decided to send a letter to agencies and nonprofits on the southern border, warning them that the city's hotels are at capacity.
Published
May 19, 2022

Rent increases at South Portland apartment complex prompt call for temporary eviction moratorium

City officials are considering the request from lawmakers and community groups and also have planned a workshop on rent stabilization in response to the concerns of tenants at Redbank Village Apartments.
Published
January 21, 2022

South Portland mask mandate will take effect Monday

Masks will be required even in businesses that ask for proof of vaccination, and fines may be imposed.
Published
November 18, 2021

Boxes are piling up at Maine businesses, creating safety problems

South Portland firefighters worry about stores that have boxes in aisles and blocking exits and not enough workers to move them.
Published
November 10, 2021

South Portland police mourn death of veteran officer at 50

Steve Connors, who died this week unexpectedly, was shot four times while making an arrest in 2006.
Published
October 7, 2021

Entrepreneur aims to reopen Clarks Pond cinema in South Portland

The former Cinemagic location in the Clarks Pond shopping center could start screening movies again by the end of the year.