Food historian Susan McLellan Plaisted will present, “Mainely Salt: The Importance of Salt in the 18th Century,” on Saturday, Aug. 13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the South Portland Historical Society. All ages are welcome. The presentation will include hands-on activities and a variety of demonstrations that will open visitor’s eyes to the historic importance of […]
August 2016
Posted inAmerican Journal
Historians mark 40 years since Col. Westbrook find
At the time of Col. Thomas Westbrook’s death in 1744, it was still common for a body to be seized until his or her debts were paid off. Fearing this possibility, Westbrook’s remaining family and friends buried him in secret in the middle of the night – a mystery that lasted 232 years. That secret […]
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College honors
Several local students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Maine at Farmington for the spring semester. To receive this honor students must take a minimum of 12 credits and earn a grade point average of 3.5 or above. They are: Christina Kouros of Cape Elizabeth; Rebecca Beatty, Caitlyn Connolly, Nathaniel Duggan, […]
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Laying down the law
Being a law-abiding citizen, I try to observe the law. The law even says I’m responsible for obeying laws I’m not aware of, but, hey, I’m doing the best I can. In fact, I’m so conscientious, I try – every chance I get – to obey all of Isaac Newton’s famous laws, even though I […]
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Land trust awards its first scholarship
The South Portland Land Trust awarded its first scholarship to recent South Portland High School graduate Phoebe Little, who was chosen for the honor “based on her dedication to outdoor leadership, education and conservation,” according to a press release. As part of the Maine Youth Wilderness Leadership Program, Little last summer conducted research and back […]
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Land trust awards its first scholarship
The South Portland Land Trust awarded its first scholarship to recent South Portland High School graduate Phoebe Little, who was chosen for the honor “based on her dedication to outdoor leadership, education and conservation,” according to a press release. As part of the Maine Youth Wilderness Leadership Program, Little last summer conducted research and back […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Theater fundraiser debuts Aug. 13
The Big Maine Event, a fundraiser for the Portland Players, will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13. The fifth annual event includes dinner and a show. Presented by Peter French and Thommie Retter, the Big Maine Event will feature Broadway talent, including Tony Award winner Trent Kowalik and Michael Nigro from NBC’s […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Theater fundraiser debuts Aug. 13
The Big Maine Event, a fundraiser for the Portland Players, will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13. The fifth annual event includes dinner and a show. Presented by Peter French and Thommie Retter, the Big Maine Event will feature Broadway talent, including Tony Award winner Trent Kowalik and Michael Nigro from NBC’s […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Theater fundraiser debuts Aug. 13
The Big Maine Event, a fundraiser for the Portland Players, will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13. The fifth annual event includes dinner and a show. Presented by Peter French and Thommie Retter, the Big Maine Event will feature Broadway talent, including Tony Award winner Trent Kowalik and Michael Nigro from NBC’s […]
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City nomination papers available Aug. 4
Nomination papers for South Portland’s municipal election will be available from the City Clerk’s Office beginning Thursday, Aug. 4. There are two seats available on the City Council and two seats on the Board of Education. Candidates running for City Council or school board need the signatures of 100 registered voters. It’s recommended that candidates […]