PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • February 17, 2026
The Portland International Jetport reached a $125,000 settlement with the city of South Portland in a dispute about the removal of trees and disturbance of wetlands along Interstate 295 as part of a runway approach project last year. The agreement approved by the City Council Tuesday night provides remediation for at least 158 trees that were removed. The $125,000 includes mitigation for 83 trees per the tree ordinance, and the jetport will plant a minimum of 75 mature trees in a buffer area near residential properties. City Manager Scott Morelli welcomed the outcome. Some neighbors, however, were dissatisfied with the agreement, wanting a more substantial financial penalty.