South Portland firefighters worry about stores that have boxes in aisles and blocking exits and not enough workers to move them.
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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.
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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.
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Training exercise Thursday will simulate ferry running aground off Peaks Island
The event, sponsored by Casco Bay Emergency Response Group, also will feature an evacuation of passengers.
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State offers $10 million in case Portland Harbor dredging grant denied
Portland is again looking for $24 million to remove silt from harbor wharves, and Maine lawmakers will back part of the project if federal money doesn’t come through.
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Lawmakers consider setting a closure date for youth prison
Advocates spoke in favor of legislation calling for the closure of the Long Creek Youth Development Center.
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Maine Mall drivers, take notice: Rebuild of Exit 45 interchange to begin this week
The Maine Turnpike Authority project will cost around $28 million and won’t be fully completed until 2023.
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Guest artist Jared Mongeau creates online theater experience
Mad Horse Theatre
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Vermonter who made Bernie Sanders’ famous mittens credits South Portland teacher
Jen Ellis credits a South Portland home economics teacher with giving her the skills to sew the mittens the Vermont senator made famous at President Biden’s inauguration.
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South Portland police investigate Tuesday night gunfire
No one was injured when someone fired several rounds into an apartment building on the city’s Main Street, police said.