Work together with a shared goal To the editor, As a member of the South Portland school board, I feel it is important for me to respond to recent public comments made by members of the community regarding racism in our schools and our board. I have been part of this community nearly my entire […]

South Portland School Superintendent Ken Kunin noted that the school district has more than 100 students who are homeless – up from about 30 to 40. South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club service director Tony Wagner got in touch with Director of Community Partnerships Gretchen McCloy and asked how Rotary could help. The South Portland-Cape Elizabeth […]

The South Portland Land Trust and the South Portland Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department have organized a month-long celebration to engage the community around Earth Day, which will be celebrated on April 22. Highlighting the series of environmental events and activities are: • Community clean-up events at Hinckley Park (April 3) and Mill Creek Park […]

As we continue our research into the first volunteer fire department, South Portland Hose & Ladder Company, No. 1, an early family important to the call company was the Upton family. One of the charter members of the company that formed in 1892 was George H. Upton. George was a leader in this local effort […]

Acknowledge need for ‘significant change’ To the editor, I have read the reported comments by Margaret Brownlee, vice chair, Human Rights Commission, regarding racism on the South Portland School Board. I have also read the response by board chairperson Matthews, saying the board was shocked and saddened. “The allegation that the school board is racist […]