South Portland considers harassing waterfowl with remote-controlled boat

A federal official also suggests fencing off Mill Creek Pond and spraying grass with a goose repellent as the waterfowl's droppings pose a nuisance at the popular park.

Old Orchard Beach man faces new child abuse charges

Joshua Ouellette, arrested on charges of abusing a Sanford child, is now accused of assaulting a 3-year old South Portland boy and his mother.

In Maine, a stubborn housing crisis has put down roots

Competing market forces are evident in South Portland, where residents face rising rents and home prices. But efforts to change the dynamic don't always work out as planned.

Neighborhood redemption centers becoming less common as their numbers decline

Dozens of the centers have closed over the last two years in Maine, a reflection of the difficulty in finding workers and also rising costs that nibble away at razor-thin profit margins.

Maine requires larger communities to step up fight against stormwater pollution

Thirty Maine communities have to meet new stormwater permit requirements that include testing and tighter development rules.

A Maine swimmer’s mantra: ‘English Channel, here I come’

After years of preparation, a South Portland swimmer will attempt one of the most challenging marathon swims in the world.

South Portland hotels will continue housing homeless individuals

The hotels' owner planned to stop the state-contracted service by the end of the month, but efforts to open an alternative emergency shelter have failed.

Many Portland area residents would need to double their income to afford a home

A new Harvard University report illustrates the growing affordability struggle for both homebuyers and renters across the country and in Maine.

Two missing children found safe in Maine; mother faces custody charge

An Amber Alert was issued after the children were reported missing from their grandmother's house in New Hampshire.

‘Homecoming: An Odyssey’ to be presented by Mad Horse Theatre Company