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$69.4 million school budget goes to South Portland voters

Published May 15, 2024 01:13PM

$69.4 million school budget goes to South Portland voters

South Portland residents will vote June 11 on a $69.4 million school budget, up nearly 5% from this year’s.

Roughly $52.9 million will be funded through taxes, a 3.8% increase over this year.

The City Council agreed last week to send the $69,354,601 budget out for the validation vote. The final proposal is roughly $76,000 less than what the school department proposed to the council in April, despite adding $100,000 for a mental health and student intervention leadership position and $25,000 toward security, among oth ... Read more

Maine Man Accused of Speeding While on Drugs in New Hampshir

A Maine driver is facing charges in New Hampshire after allegedly fleeing from police at high speeds while under the influence of drugs.

The South Portland Man Faces Multiple Charges

Bert E. Clement, 28, of South Portland, M ... Read more

Luke’s Lobster taking on processing for Inland Lobster

Luke’s Lobster is taking on lobster processing for Inland Lobster, both companies have confirmed to SeafoodSource.

Luke’s Lobster first opened its own seafood purchasing and production business in Saco, Maine, U.S.A. in 2013, has bee ... Read more

Former police chief sues Q Street Diner in South Portland af

Former South Portland Police Chief Robert Schwartz is suing Q Street Diner for monetary damages after he slipped and fell on ice in front of the popular local restaurant in December 2022, injured his leg and required surgery, according to court docum ... Read more

Maine State Aquarium Set to Open June 2024 With All-New Touch Tank

Published May 13, 2024 09:44AM

It's been four years since the Maine State Aquarium closed, and it's coming back this summer!

According to the Boothbay Register, the Maine State Aquarium initially closed in 2020 because of COVID-19. That's when they did an inspection and found that the building (over 30 years old) had some severe damage. The Maine Department of Marine Resources, which owns and runs the aquarium, found big problems in the walls, floor, and electrical system thanks to saltwater corrosion. They did not anticipate being closed for so long! But then t ... Read more

Maine Lobster Roll Ranked One of the Best Sandwiches in the

Do you remember the first time you had lobster?

I was so young, because we love it so much in my family, that I can't remotely remember. But it's been the go-to celebration food in my family forever. Graduations, milestone birthdays, ann ... Read more

Do You Remember These 13 Stores That Were Once at the Maine

Have you been to the Maine Mall recently?

The South Portland shopping spot has over 100 stores (including restaurants) as of this post, according to mainemall.com, and new businesses keep popping up.

If you were ever worried ... Read more

First Ever ‘Micro Deli’ Coming to Lewiston, Maine

Ever heard of a micro deli? No? Me neither. Let's get into it. An Italian micro deli is preparing to be open at 5 Park Street in Lewiston late this summer or early fall, according to the Sun Journal. The location was previously taken by "Gallery at 5 ... Read more

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