The South Portland Planning Board will host three public sessions seeking input on the city’s Comprehensive Plan, which will help shape the vision for the city for the next 15 years. The sessions will be held Monday, Aug. 7, at the South Portland Community Center from 7:30 to 9 a.m., 3:30 to 5 p.m. and […]
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Cape Elizabeth wastewater facility earns recognition for Portland Water District
The Portland Water District has received the 2022 Peak Performance Award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies for its Cape Elizabeth and Westbrook/Gorham Regional Wastewater Treatment facilities. The Peak Performance Award recognizes member facilities for excellence in wastewater treatment as measured by compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System […]
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Cape Elizabeth-South Portland Community Night at Sea Dogs
Residents of South Portland and Cape Elizabeth are invited to the Portland Sea Dogs’ game against the Richmond Flying Squirrels for a Community Night at 6 p.m. Aug. 22. Individuals and organizations will be recognized for their dedication to the South Portland and Cape Elizabeth communities. The gates at Hadlock Field will open at 4:30 […]
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Arts Calendar: Aug. 4-11
Comedy Friday 8/4 Joe Pera: 10:30 p.m., Aura Maine, 121 Center St., Portland. $29.50-$35. 18-plus. auramaine.com Ongoing The Char and Cher Drag Show: 8:30 p.m. first Wednesday, Flask Lounge, 117 Spring St., Portland. flasklounge.com Exhibits/Galleries Friday, 8/4 “Us and ME”: Opening reception 5-8 p.m. Kenise Barnes Fine Art, 43 York St., Portland. Exhibiting 10 a.m. […]
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Community Calendar: Aug. 4-11
Books/Authors Friday 8/4 Matt Cost book release: “Mainely Wicked,” 5 p.m., Mere Creek Golf Course, 41 Merriconeag Road, Brunswick. 721-9995 Saturday 8/5-Saturday 8/26 The Writer’s Staycation: Writer’s workshop/meetup, 10 a.m. Saturdays, South Portland Public Library, 482 Broadway, South Portland. Free, registration required. southportlandlibrary.com Wednesday 8/9 Jen Ellis author talk: “Bernie’s Mitten Maker,” 6:15 p.m., Longfellow […]
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People and Business: Aug. 2
Hires, promotions, appointments Kimberly Bean was recently promoted to trust associate of the asset management group at Norway Savings Bank at its Portland office. She has been a customer relations representative for two years. Erik Peters has been hired for the labor and employment group at Verrill in Portland. He was previously a prosecutor for […]
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Eastern Trail Alliance one easement away from work to close 1.6-mile gap
A railroad must provide access rights so the alliance can build a bridge over tracks in Scarborough and connect the trail between Scarborough and South Portland.
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Southern Meetings: Aug. 4-11
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 8/7 Noon Diversity, Equity, Inclusion T.M. Library Mon. 8/7 6:30 p.m. Housing Diversity Study Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 8/8 7 p.m. Ordinance Committee Town Hall Wed. 8/9 6 p.m. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion T.M. Library Scarborough Mon. 8/7 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Municipal Bldg Tue. 8/8 8 a.m. Parks/Conservation Board Town Hall Tue. […]
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Letter: Legislature did listen to majority on abortion
Mike McClellan, in his July 26 Letter to the Editor (“Legislatures need to work for the people, not lobbies“), seems confused about what working for the people looks like. Protecting public health via vaccines is a very proper role for government. Controlling women’s lives by forcing them to give birth is not. A majority of […]
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Letter: If you break it, you own it
When entering an antique store, the owner will state, “If you break it, you own it.” So, if we break Central Maine Power, we own Pine Tree Power. What will owning PTP mean to most Mainers? According to Heather Martin’s opinion piece (“Consumer-owned utility would be powerful improvement,” July 26), PTP “will be a not-for-profit […]