Mallside retail center in South Portland sold for $20 million

The buyer, Wood Hill Realty Associates LLC, plans to make improvements to the property, including a parking lot renovation.

Diocese names Christmas card contest winners

Maine woman becomes first Somali-American mayor in U.S.

Deqa Dhalac was formally seated Monday as the top elected leader of South Portland, Maine's fourth largest city.

Growing homelessness and the challenges that accompany it prompt call for regional response

A regional coalition is urging Cumberland County commissioners to fund homeless initiatives in Portland and South Portland, while others are planned in Brunswick and the Lakes Region.

‘Dying to Know’ to be staged by Mad Horse Theatre Company

Language center gives New Mainers boost in quest for college degrees

The new facility at Southern Maine Community College provides tutoring to help students apply their developing English skills to course work.

Person found with gunshot wound near South Portland High

Emergency responders found a person with a gunshot wound in one leg that didn't appear to be life-threatening, a city official said.

Fundraiser will help New Mainers, veterans in need furnish homes

Westbrook-based nonprofit Furniture Friends plans a virtual slumber party fundraiser to assist in its efforts to provide furniture to low-income residents in Greater Portland.

Contaminated water, oily seaweed removed from Willard Beach

State and federal officials also have cleared debris and absorbent pads from the South Portland beach since an oil spill was discovered Tuesday.

Willard Beach in South Portland could be closed for days because of oil spill

Cleanup crews are removing used motor oil that likely originated from a Cottage Road service station and was discharged from a storm drain pipe.