South Portland teen accused in murder plot is back in custody

The 17-year-old will be held at the Long Creek Youth Development Center for at least a week. Prosecutors say he participated in hateful social media group chats.

Future of Shaw’s Supermarkets unclear post Kroger-Albertsons merger

Albertsons owns 19 Shaw's stores in Maine that are part of a pending $24.6 billion takeover by Kroger.

South Portland police looking for two men after armed home invasion

Police said there is no threat to the public, but they want residents to check security cameras.

Aroma Joe’s to offer free 20-ounce drink for all veterans Nov. 11

Lois Galgay Reckitt, women’s rights activist and South Portland lawmaker, dies at 78

Reckitt was the longtime director of Family Crisis Services in Portland and was the driving force behind Maine's proposed Equal Rights Amendment.

Journalism award won by staff writer

Staff writer Pam Harnden won first place for a health story in the Maine Press Association 2023 Better Newspaper Contest.

South Portland teen accused in scheme to kill members of school community pleads not guilty

The South Portland 17-year-old appeared in Cumberland County Juvenile Court on Thursday on several felony level charges, including arson and solicitation for murder.

Staff writer wins journalism award

In the Maine Press Association 2023 Better Newspaper Contest, staff writer Pam Harnden won first place in a new category: coverage of minority community issues.

Ultimate frisbee tournament set for Oct. 21, 22 in South Portland

South Portland High staff are frustrated with information flow after student is accused of making violent threats

After a student was arrested in April and accused of threatening the school, a lockdown last month reignited some teachers' frustration with how little they know about his arrest.