South Portland Voters Approve Natural Grass Field for School Athletic Complex

BY LIBBY PALANZA NOVEMBER 5, 2025

South Portland residents voted Tuesday to approve a natural grass field for their high school’s athletic complex by a decisive margin of 54 percent in favor to 46 percent opposed.

In parallel, a resounding 73 percent opposed the alternative of an artificial turf field which only 23 percent supported.

Unlike last year’s substantially more costly proposal, voters had the choice between a $4.6 million natural grass field and a $5.5 million synthetic turf field. Both projects included a new track, new lighting and permanent bathrooms.
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Voters were able to cast their ballots in support of one, both, or neither of these options.

Read the full article published in the Maine Wire