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South Portland, Maine Patch AM: a 5 min read

Morning South Portland! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will South Portland taxpayers fund new stations and pay-per-bag trash?
  • Police probe gray SUV after Scarborough crash and South Portland reports
  • How one South Portland first-grader is quietly cleaning up a playground

Today's riddle: What do drummers say when they are tired? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-shower, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 55.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• South Portland considers proposals to fund new buildings, overhaul trash program (wgme.com) — South Portland officials are weighing an $88 million bond for new police and central fire stations, along with a shift to a “pay-as-you-throw” trash system that would require city-branded bags. Homeowners are pushing back over higher costs and taxes, as the City Council meets to decide whether to advance the bond and trash changes.
   

• Woman wanted for hit-and-run in Scarborough (newscentermaine.com) — Police say a woman driving a gray GMC Terrain twice hit a car in the Scarborough Walmart parking lot Monday evening, injuring two people, and may also be tied to hit-and-runs reported in South Portland. Authorities describe the suspect as a blonde woman in her 20s to 30s with tattoos and are continuing to investigate.
   

• Meet the 6-year-old South Portland boy who loves picking up trash (pressherald.com) — A six-year-old South Portland resident has turned his frequent visits to the Redbank Community Center playground into solo trash cleanups, filling multiple bags to keep the area tidy. His efforts, shared in local Facebook groups, have inspired neighbors and even earned small rewards, highlighting how one child’s routine can encourage broader community stewardship.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello Electric Scooter -Riding Friends, My adult son has recently moved back to Maine from Chicago, and commutes to work on an electric scooter.
    He needs some repair on his scooter, but cannot find a repair person for scooters. He needs a tire replacement, but bike shops don't do that, and we… (Nextdoor Thornton Heights)
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    Looking to install a new vinyl fence or repair an existing one? I provide quality vinyl fence installation with a focus on straight layouts, solid… (Nextdoor Fickett St)
  • Macy's, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Merchandising Support Associate, South Portland - Flex in South Portland. Apply here.
  • Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in South Portland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Portland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Portland

  • Portland council extends city manager's contract for 3 more years (pressherald.com)
  • Humidity, showers, and thunderstorms on tap for Tuesday and Wednesday in Maine (fox23maine.com)
  • Pingree, Bennett agree to four debates in Maine governor's race. Bobby Charles wants more. (pressherald.com)

Cape Elizabeth

  • The Good Table in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, Reopens as Pizzeria (wokq.com)

Ok South Portland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I feel beat. (Thank you Marty R. for sending it in!)
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