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PublishedJuly 25, 2024
Our Sustainable City: Feeling the effects of extreme heat and mitigating its impact
Cranking your air conditioner? Taking cold showers? Avoiding being outside? You might be one of many suffering from the recent effects of extreme heat. In recent weeks, we’ve experienced almost unbearable high temperatures, ranging from a manageable 78 degrees to an intolerable 92 degrees. Temperatures are rising due to climate change, and according to the […]
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PublishedJuly 25, 2024
A Window on the Past: The Higgins family farmers of Highland Avenue
In September of 2019, we published an article about the Buck Bros. and Taylor farm at 501 Highland Ave. (the street has been renumbered – that address used to be known as 451 Highland Ave.; the farmhouse is still there and the former farm/greenhouse property is now home to the Church of the Nazarene). In […]
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PublishedJuly 23, 2024
In the pink at parade
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PublishedJuly 18, 2024
Council Corner: A path to continued land conservation in Scarborough
On July 17 at 5:30 p.m. the Town Council held a workshop to discuss the potential referendum questions for this November’s ballot. One of these questions includes a request to replenish the land bond fund. The land bond fund is a town fund that was created in 2000 for the purpose of purchasing land for […]
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PublishedJuly 18, 2024
A Window on the Past: Ebenezer Hutchinson and the ‘little red schoolhouse’ on Highland Avenue
One of our catalogers at South Portland Historical Society recently discovered an interesting piece of history tucked away in an old, turn-of-the-century scrapbook: a newspaper clipping containing an unnamed person’s recollection of the District 3 “little red schoolhouse” on Highland Avenue. We’ve been looking for information on this school for many years. We had previously […]
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PublishedJuly 16, 2024
Through My Lens: How do you want your steak cooked? Dining out can be challenging for immigrants
Summer in Maine is a delightful season, perfect for beach outings, scenic drives along the coast, and savoring the local culinary delights. Whether you’re indulging in pancakes or waffles with Maine maple syrup at a cozy diner, enjoying eggs Benedict and fries, or experiencing the quintessential whole lobster at a seaside restaurant, Maine’s food scene is […]
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PublishedJuly 11, 2024
A Window on the Past: Cushman’s Bakery and the Nathan A. Cushman family
There are still many older residents in South Portland who have fond memories of Cushman’s Bakery with their great bread, rolls, doughnuts, pies and more. For younger generations, however, they may have never heard of this once-giant bakery in New England. I recently read an interesting biography, “Nathan A. Cushman; a rugged individualist,” and it […]
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PublishedJuly 11, 2024
In The Know: Community workshop July 25 on town’s Open Space Conservation Plan
The town has begun work on an Open Space Conservation Plan to guide and prioritize land conservation efforts is Scarborough. The community is invited to participate in a fun and interactive workshop on July 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Public Safety building as part of the planning process. The workshop will be […]
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PublishedJuly 10, 2024
Beach baby
Bell is Scarborough Beach State Park’s newest lifeguard dog.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2024
Mainewhile: Take your own good advice and go easy on yourself
If you are a regular reader of my musings, then you know that I have spent the last few weeks sitting with my mom as she died. If you are new to my writings … well, hello. That’s a big introduction. Welcome to the conversation. I am working my way through my grief, and I […]
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