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    November 19, 2021

    Obituary – Samuel Wallace

    Formerly of Haverhill, Massachusetts, Samuel Carmen Wallace, born Nov. 12, 2000, found his peace on Nov. 5, 2021, after a long battle with Substance Use Disorder. His family will find comfort in the fact that he is finally at rest. Sam inspired laughter, strength and confidence in all who met him. His sense of humor […]

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    November 18, 2021

    A Window on the Past – Historical society ‘memorializes’ junior high/middle school with 2021 Christmas ornament

    We are happy to announce that the latest edition of the South Portland Historical Society’s Christmas ornament is available now. For 2021, in light of the current consolidated middle school being built on South Portland’s west end, we decided to “memorialize” the existing Memorial Middle School before it is razed. For many years, South Portland […]

  • Published
    November 18, 2021

    Community News – South Portland Christmas Toy Drive celebrates 10th year

    Last year, the South Portland Christmas Toy Drive helped more than 280 South Portland children with new warm coats, boots and toys. One-hundred percent of the money raised goes directly to buying the needed items for children. This is 10th year of the drive and involves a partnership with the South Portland Police Department, South […]

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    November 17, 2021

    Obituary – Donna Ballou

    Donna L. (Wentworth) Ballou, 74, passed away Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, at her home in Arundel with her loving husband, Nelson, and her extended family by her side, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was born in 1947 and grew up in Kennebunk, the oldest daughter of Edna and Bailey Wentworth. She graduated […]

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    November 17, 2021

    Obituary – Mary Wyckoff

    Mary Louise Bayles Wyckoff, a native of Orange, New Jersey, and resident of Kennebunk, passed away on Nov. 14, 2021, at the age of 89. She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Olive Bayles. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Ferdinand “Ferd” Wyckoff, Jr.; her children – Linda (Robert) […]

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    November 17, 2021

    Runners take flight at Wells Vets Day 5K

    Annual event helps send veterans to Washington, D.C.

  • Published
    November 17, 2021

    From Augusta – Protecting reproductive rights

    Constitutional rights hang in the balance as the United States Supreme Court hears challenges to Texas’ new restrictive abortion law, which took effect on Sept. 1, and Mississippi’s abortion ban, which has been found unconstitutional by two lower courts. The controversial Texas law contains no exceptions to abortions after six weeks for rape, sexual abuse […]

  • Published
    November 17, 2021

    Christmas tree fundraiser returns to Mill Creek Park

    Online or in-person shopping begins Nov. 26.

  • Published
    November 17, 2021

    Our Sustainable City – New community opportunities for climate action in South Portland

    Have you been looking for ways to get involved in climate action in our community? South Portland has committed to transitioning all municipal operations to clean energy sources by 2040, and to reducing community-wide greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent by 2050, but city staff cannot accomplish these bold goals alone. The foundation of our joint […]

  • Published
    November 17, 2021

    Letters to the Editor

    No one-size-fits-all solution To the editor, I was inspired by the Oct. 28 letter to the editor, “Frightening time for school boards.” The pandemic has placed a huge strain on all of us. Clearly, there is a lot of disagreement over how our school board has navigated the challenges presented by COVID-19. The fact is […]