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Gas prices down, but not forgotten
What exactly goes into determining the price per gallon of gasoline in southern Maine? Here's a breakdown, starting with the average wholesale price of $3.26 per gallon recorded by the Oil Price Information ...
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South Portland Police Warn Of Rash Of Burglaries
The South Portland Police Department is warning residents about a rash of burglaries in the city.
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Family of police shooting victim files lawsuit
The family of a man who was fatally shot by South Portland police has filed a lawsuit against the city's police department.
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New South Portland Mayor Projects Budget Cuts
South Portland swore in its new mayor Monday. During the inauguration, Thomas Blake thanked his family and friends for their support and then said the council has a lot of work ahead of them.
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Low Gas Price Creates Lines At The Pump
Holiday shopping traffic wasn't the only back-up some people had to deal with Sunday.
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Shape note singing: Loud at Heart
SACRED SPACE: Singers form a "hollow square." I arrive at my first shape note singing session - held in Waterville's oldest public building, the white and gleaming First Baptist Church - at 2 pm.
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Maine Shoppers Up Early For Best Bargins
Early-bird shoppers are out in force at the Maine Mall in South Portland, which opened its doors at 1 minute after midnight to mark the start of Black Friday.
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Early Bird Turkeys Visit Maine Mall
SOUTH PORTLAND Two wild turkeys, apparently feeling quite bold, if not defiant on Thanksgiving Day, were seen waiting outside the doors of the food court at The Maine Mall.
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Camp Sunshine Chosen as Co-Beneficiary of Riverview Foundation's "Kids who Care" Kick-a-Thon ...
Riverview Foundation is hosting its first annual 'Riverview Kids Who Care' Kick-a-thon on Saturday, Dec.
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Cust Svc 101 - Trust in an Untrusting World
Christena Dillon. You should remember that name. If you fly in, out or through the "Jet"port in Portland, Maine be sure to go to the gift shop inside the secure area and ask to speak to Christena Dillon.
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Miss Maine 2008, Adrienne Watkinson, is taking advantage of her full...
Miss Maine 2008, Adrienne Watkinson, is taking advantage of her full scholarship in the Dale Carnegie Course.
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2008 SJ Rockin' Reader Retail Poll
What a year, what a year. It's good-bye Steve & Barry's, hello Petco in Auburn. A loooong election Economic twitches and twitters aplenty.
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Officers Justified In Fatal Shooting
A pair of district attorneys have concluded that two South Portland police officers were legally justified in using deadly force during a standoff with a suicidal man.
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South Portland Amends Tattoo Ordinance
South Portland city councilors amended a proposed tattoo parlor ordinance Monday night.
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Bicyclists Want Better Transit In Greater Portland
The Veterans Bridge connecting Portland and South Portland sees about 23,000 cars a day according to the Maine Department of Transportation... but it's 54 years old and in need of some major repairs.
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November 17, 2008
Portland Stage Company in Portland will present "Wait Until Dark" through November 23rd.
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Granny Kirkwood's Shortbread Announces New Distribution Deal, New...
Granny Kirkwood's Shortbread Announces New Distribution Deal, New Cookie Flavors, and Launch of 2008 Shortbread Holiday Giftbag Released 11/11/08 South Portland, ME - Granny Kirkwood's Shortbread today ...
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Council talks tough on dog issue
SOUTH PORTLAND : Using no-nonsense terms, South Portland city councilors discussed tougher laws for dogs on Willard Beach, including increasing beach patrols, issuing fines and banning unruly dogs from the ...
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Council agrees to allow sign in park temporarily
SOUTH PORTLAND : A hand-painted plywood sign promoting a fundraiser for a veterans' memorial will be erected temporarily in Mill Creek Park, despite some conflict among city leaders about the advertisement's ...
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South Portland's line to the North Pole
SCARBOROUGH : Ita s a well-known secret that South Portland has a direct line to the North Pole.
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