The chain’s first store in Maine features an indoor ropes course, which is opening along with a massive showroom. But will customers materialize?
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Algae bloom at South Portland ponds could be toxic for dogs
The ponds at Hinckley Park will be closed until further notice.
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State begins universal testing for COVID-19 at Long Creek
One of the youth detention center’s residents tested positive Friday.
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South Portland restaurant closes temporarily after worker tests positive
Moe’s Original Bar B Que made the announcement Wednesday after a part-time employee, who hasn’t worked in over a week, tested positive for the coronavirus.
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Southern Maine Community College holds virtual graduation
Maine’s oldest community college awards more than 1,000 degrees and certificates at its 73rd commencement ceremony.
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Another night of demonstrations and protests, this time in South Portland
Hundreds outraged by the death of a black man in the custody of Minneapolis police call for an end to systemic racism, and march from the city high school to the police station Thursday evening.
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Bill Nemitz: Long live the ‘Lucky O’Brien’ – the last of Maine’s Liberty ships
The SS Jeremiah O’Brien, the last of the Liberty ships built in South Portland during World War II, survived the German U-boats, the Mothball Fleet and now, a devastating fire on San Francisco’s waterfront.
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South Portland police officer strikes chord with tune about COVID-19
Hundreds of people have begun sharing the Facebook recording, ‘Disinfectant Blues,’ which was written, produced and sung by South Portland High School Resource Officer Al Giusto.
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To keep workers safe, tie a ribbon ’round that old … Clynk bag?
Clynk, one redemption operation still open during the pandemic, is asking customers to reduce risk to its workers by tying off bags and then waiting 3 days before dropping them off, signaling compliance by affixing ribbons or string.
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South Portland says it will close 3 popular places if people don’t spread out
City Manager Scott Morelli appeals to residents to comply with 6-foot distancing or lose access to Bug Light Park, Willard Beach and Hinckley Park.