Robert J. Hawkins, 52, was identified Wednesday as the motorcyclist who died following a crash Monday night in South Portland.
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Construction worker injured in trench collapse in South Portland
The worker was conscious when uncovered and removed from the trench at the intersection of Highland Avenue and Cottage Road, says the South Portland Fire Department.
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Bill inspired by South Portland fuel tank emissions earns committee’s endorsement
The bill would require installation of monitoring stations near tanks and the collection of emissions caused while loading fuel into tanker trucks.
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Pandemic-fueled real estate boom threatens property tax hikes as much as 30% for Maine homeowners
Long-delayed revaluations promise to shift some tax responsibility from business to residential property owners; one South Portland woman is considering selling her plasma to cover the costs.
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South Portland says technicality could cost city $16 million in federal aid
Maine’s fourth-largest city says it is getting a lot less American Rescue Plan funding than other cities because of an administrative technicality.
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Press Herald deputy managing editor retiring, to be succeeded by veteran journalist
Dieter Bradbury will retire in September, and City Editor John Richardson will take over his role.
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Engineering firm opens Maine office to work on solar connections
K&A Engineering Consulting says it hopes to employ 100 workers by year’s end at the company’s new South Portland office.
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Maine communities begin to rebuild recreation programs, restore revenues
Municipal officials are seeing gains as more people are vaccinated against COVID-19 and safety guidelines allow for programs to expand and more people to participate.
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Mother sues over her teenage son’s death at Long Creek in 2016
Charles Knowles killed himself at the youth detention center, prompting scrutiny of how Long Creek treats LGBTQ youths and how well it protects young people with mental health problems.