In an unusual move Monday, the South Portland City Council overruled the city clerk and declared that a petition drive attempting to return to one-way traffic on a block of Ocean Street in Knightville was officially dead. Through a series of procedural maneuvers, and against the advice of City Attorney Sally Daggett, the majority of […]
August 2016
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Knightville petition rejected
In an unusual move Monday, the South Portland City Council overruled the city clerk and declared that a petition drive attempting to return to one-way traffic on a block of Ocean Street in Knightville was officially dead. Through a series of procedural maneuvers, and against the advice of City Attorney Sally Daggett, the majority of […]
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Local ballplayers bring home state crowns: Yankee Ford wins Legion championship and moves up to Northeast Regionals
Yankee Ford – comprised of South Portland and Cape Elizabeth players – battled through six matchups in the American Legion’s State Championships last week, July 27-31, capping the drive with a 5-4 win over Coffee News of Bangor in the tournament final. “Just a crazy day all the way around,” said Yankee Ford head coach […]
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Westbrook’s Gardiner to head Portland schools’ finance department
Alicia Gardiner, the chief financial officer for Westbrook, will become the executive director of budget and finance for Portland Public Schools starting in November. A press release issued by Portland Public Schools this week said that Gardiner’s experience was the deciding factor. “We look forward to having Alicia join our Central Office team,” said Portland Superintendent […]
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Westbrook’s Gardiner to head Portland schools’ finance department
Alicia Gardiner, the chief financial officer for Westbrook, will become the executive director of budget and finance for Portland Public Schools starting in November. A press release issued by Portland Public Schools this week said that Gardiner’s experience was the deciding factor. “We look forward to having Alicia join our Central Office team,” said Portland Superintendent […]
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National Night Out
It was all fun and games during Westbrook’s second annual National Night Out on Tuesday. The national initiative was organized locally by the Westbrook Police Department and other community groups, and included a block party on Brown Street featuring a barbecue, ice cream, face painting and other games.
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Residents eye better plover management
Worried by the high number of piping plover chick deaths this season at Western Beach, some Scarborough residents are calling for a meeting to discuss the possibility of enhanced wildlife management techniques that could be put into place before the start of the plover season next spring. Ryan Wynne, the beach monitoring coordinator in Scarborough, […]
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Residents eye better plover management
Worried by the high number of piping plover chick deaths this season at Western Beach, some Scarborough residents are calling for a meeting to discuss the possibility of enhanced wildlife management techniques that could be put into place before the start of the plover season next spring. Ryan Wynne, the beach monitoring coordinator in Scarborough, […]
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Deaths
Bernardini, Anthony, 63, of Gray, died July 27, 2016. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Gray. Carll, Sherry Lynn, 69, of Gray, died on July 28, 2016. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Gray. Gelinas, Eileen, 81, of South Portland, died on July 27, 2016. Arrangements by Hobbs Funeral Home, South Portland. Green, Frederick F., 86, of […]
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City’s newest senior housing project already full
The South Portland Housing Authority has opened a new, 44-unit building near Cash Corner, designed for seniors and disabled adults. The Ridgeland Gardens development is already full and meets a need for affordable housing for Maine’s aging population, according to the housing authority. The units are available to those 55 or older and the monthly […]