3 Greeley St. 11 Greeley St. 21 Greeley St. 22 Greeley St. 35 Greeley St. 36 Greeley St. 44 Greeley St. View all South Portland Property Records by Street. Following nationalization of the Grand Trunk system in 1923, Canadian export traffic was diverted from Portland to Halifax, Nova Scotia, resulting in marked local economic decline. ZIP+4 Code. Sebago Lake is one of 50 surface water supplies among 13,000 in the country that the Environmental Protection Agency says do not need filtration.[72]. Portland's economy relies mostly on the service sector and tourism. Temperature records are limited to the period that PWM was the official site (i.e. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males. Customers speculated that the beans were no longer being baked. Departments. During the building boom of the 1980s, several new buildings rose on the peninsula, including the 1983 Charles Shipman Payson Building by Henry N. Cobb of Pei, Cobb, Freed & Partners at the Portland Museum of Art complex (a component of which is the 1801 McLellan-Sweat Mansion), and the Back Bay Tower, a fifteen-story residential building completed in 1990. In August 20 22, the Fire Department celebrated its 5 7 th anniversary. The city has been visited by many food shows, including Rachael Ray's Food Network show $40 a Day, the Travel Channel's Man v. Food, and Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations. ME, South Portland Fire Department Downtown. The Maine Public Broadcasting Network's (MPBN) radio news operations are based in Portland. 294 were here. The mission of the South Portland Fire Department is to save lives and property by providing the citizens. [1] Portland's economy was greatly stressed by the Embargo Act of 1807 (prohibition of trade with the British), which ended in 1809, and the War of 1812, which ended in 1815. On April 25, 2022, around 9:20, Maine State Police received a report of a truck on fire near mile marker 5 in South Portland. Nova Star officials pledged a smooth transition to the new operator. He was subsequently transported to Maine Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. Portland is becoming increasingly affected by global warming and the rise of sea levels. 267 Preble St. save favorite Share Property Button. Im a little overwhelmed, he said. B. Mansfeld (1859). Construction. [citation needed], By act of the Maine Legislature in 1899, Portland annexed the city of Deering,[15] despite a vote by Deering residents rejecting the annexation, thereby greatly increasing the size of the city and opening areas for development beyond the peninsula. SR25 Business goes through southwestern Portland. South Portland. In addition to responding to calls for fire suppression, South Portland Fire Departments respond to medical emergencies, incidents involving hazardous materials, rescue calls, and motor vehicle or other accidents. SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine A boat fire at a marina in South Portland is under investigation. Outgoing South Portland Fire Chief James Wilson was praised at Tuesdays City Council meeting for his leadership over the past seven years. or. This has increased to an estimated 513,102 inhabitants (and the largest metro area in Northern New England) as of 2007[update]. South Portland (Maine) Police Department. City of South Portland 3.3. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Portland's immediate metropolitan area ranked 147th in the nation in 2000 with a population of 243,537, while the Portland/South Portland/Biddeford metropolitan area included 487,568 total inhabitants. The Maine Mammoths of the National Arena League played in 2018 and were the first indoor football team to call Portland home. Cumberland County. Regards[66] was recently added to Bon Appetit's[67] top 50 restaurants. There are 8 Fire Departments in South Portland, Maine, serving a population of 25,431 people in an area of 13 square miles. Listed beloware our Department's Rules, Policies, and Standard Operating Guidlines. The water comes from Sebago Lake. Last edited on 28 February 2023, at 01:56, Baxter Academy for Technology and Science, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Supervising Architects of the U.S. Treasury Department, Ocean Gateway International Marine Passenger Terminal, History of Portland from 1632 to 1864 by Wm. Internship position. SOUTH PORTLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT SOUTH PORTLAND, MAINE SHIFT & STATION STAFFING: Shift Strength: 16 with a minimum of 13 6 firefighters at Central, 4 firefighters at Cash Corner, and 6 firefighters at West End. Native Americans originally called the Portland peninsula Machigonne ("Great Neck"). The Fire Department is responsible for Emergency Management within the city. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.88. No injuries were reported when firefighters cleared the scene at about 6:30 p.m. The Unit is a member of the Massachusetts Bay Maritime Firefighting Task Force, providing mutual aid fire boat response in the greater Boston area, and north and south shores. Emergency Management. South Portland Police and Fire units arrived on the scene and rendered aid to the child. Cumberland. Contact information. The per capita income for the city was $22,698. The stations at Pleasant Hill and Pine Point have been kept afloat by amazing company call workers, said Kindelan. Our culture is what drives us to achieve our mission. 17 Photos. South Portland: Maine Fire Service Institute $108,608 for firefighter turnout gear, portable radios, and training props and equipment. The South Portland Fire Department is comprised of 135 employees. As of the census[39] of 2010, there were 66,194 people, 30,725 households, and 13,324 families residing in the city. The city is home to one daily newspaper, The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram, founded in 1862. From May 15, 2014, until October 2015, the cruise ship ferry Nova Star made daily trips to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. [45], The city's port is also undergoing a revival, and the first-ever container train departed from the new International Marine Terminal with fifteen containers of locally produced bottled tap water in early 2016.[46]. Matt Brochu. [29] In 2022, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a report that showed sea level in Portland could rise by six inches by 2050, two feet by 2060 and two to six feet by 2100.[30]. There were 31,862 housing units at an average density of 1,502.2 per square mile (580.0/km2). It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. ME, South Portland Fire Department - Thornton Heights SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine Shortly after 8 AM today, a 10-year-old elementary school male was struck on Evans Street near the intersection of Hill Street as he attempted to board a South Portland School Bus. SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine A fire late Tuesday afternoon at the National Guard facility in South Portland resulted in about $200,000 in damage from flames and smoke, officials say. The South Portland Police Department would like to remind drivers to please obey rules of the road and be especially mindful of school bus operations. The city is home to three minor league teams. I will say, I dont feel that I can claim this all on my own. The location hosts a concert venue, ice rink, hotels, restaurants, wineries, and breweries.[54]. ME, South Portland Fire Department - West End For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. From 2006 to 2009, Bay Ferries operated a high speed ferry called The Cat featuring a five-hour trip to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, for summer passengers and cars. 43 were here. Portland is accessible from I-95 (the Maine Turnpike), I-295, and US1. Free fire permits and information can be obtained by calling 207-743-6832 or visiting the Paris Fire Department Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm Burn permits can also be obtained online by going to http://www.maine.gov/burnpermit/. It completed the first phase of its new campus along the Fore River in 2008. $3,900. 8 jobs. South Portland fire chief: 'It's been a great run'. The city has been referred to as two cities, with the western half of the city hosting commercial, industrial and advanced technology property and the eastern half of the city sporting a community college, a beach area, several parks, one of the states largest marinas. $20.15 - $30.02 an hour. The Emergency Management Leadership Team (EMLT) was formed and is comprised of leadership from Police, Fire, Public Works, Transportation, Finance, Parks and Recreation departments as well as members of City Hall. ZIP Code. ", "Portland's tough new ban on synthetic pesticides allows few exceptions", "City of Portland Code of Ordinances, Charter Rev. City staff and councilors said Wilson was a strong leader for the department, especially during the pandemic when he advocated for the creation of a community outreach program to provide services for asylum seekers and other unhoused people. See more of South Portland (Maine) Fire Department on Facebook. 1908 City Hall Fire. With the cooperation of our industrial partners, as well as the Maine EmergencyManagement Agency, we have designed and instituted plans as well as conducted many training exercises to ensure we are a prepared for any emergency, if one should arise. The Press Herald Building at 390 Congress Street is strategically located across Congress Street from Portland City Hall and was built in 1923 and then expanded in 1948 for use as the newspaper's headquarters. The population density was 3,029.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,169.6/km2). 360 Main Street Last year, the city's Independence Day fireworks and events were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. South Portland. A city manager is appointed by the city council. Annual liquid precipitation (rain) averages 47.2in (1,200mm) and is plentiful year-round, but with a slightly drier summer. He was subsequently transported to Maine Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. save favorite Share Property Button. A Scarborough fire truck. CALL US TODAY | (207) 358-3188. In Maine, South Portland is ranked 352nd of 591 cities in Fire Departments per capita, and 257th of 591 cities in Fire Departments per square mile. In 2014 the Jetport served over 1.6 million passengers. Suggest Listing 20 Pillsbury Street Personally, Ill miss him a great deal, said City Manager Scott Morelli. The Portland Fire Department accepts employment applications when the need for an eligibility list is determined, which typically occurs on an annual basis. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Find contact information, addresses and phone numbers for all the Fire Departments in Maine. In 2022, WalletHub listed Portland as the fourth safest city in America. The Portland Fire Department also operates an Airport Division Station at 1001 Westbrook St., at the Portland International Jetport, and a Marine Division Station, located at 54 Commercial St. Police. I love the fire service my father and grandfather were in the fire service. [57], The Westin Portland Harborview, completed in 1927, is a prominent hotel located downtown on High Street. Updated: 1:44 PM EDT June 4, 2021 PORTLAND, Maine Fourth of July fireworks will return to the Eastern Promenade this year, the city of Portland officially announced in a release Friday. 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