The Cape Elizabeth Planning Board has unanimously approved the application of a solar array at the landfill located at 21 Dennison Drive in a meeting on May 16. The array will consist of 2,796 modules and be constructed on a 6.5-acre leased section of the existing 198-acre parcel The application, ER Cape Landfill Solar LLC […]
South Portland Sentry
News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
Police cruiser stolen by burglary suspect
Alexis N. Irving, 29, fled from custody Sunday night before being tracked to a residence in Biddeford.
Mahoney Middle School to hold closing ceremony
Tour the building, catch up with former teachers and alumni, and more on June 1.
A Window on the Past – Eben and Henry Nutter of the upper Pleasantdale neighborhood
The Nutter family is one that left its mark on South Portland. We still have a Nutter Road (named for the family and the “Nutter Mansion” they built there). The Nutter family owned and farmed much of the land on which our high school and Community Center sit, and where Allen and Williston Roads are […]
Our Sustainable City – Reflecting on climate change work in South Portland
With so much change happening in the environment, it can be important to take a step back and look at how we discuss a fundamental aspect of our work – climate change. Our responsibility as a sustainability department is to effectively convey the meaning of climate change and to support education and introspective behavior change […]
Jennifer Dupree is next guest for ‘Author Talk’
Dupree, author of “The Miraculous Flight of Owen Leach,” will visit South Portland Public Library on June1.
Community News – Southern Maine Community College receives $500,000 donation for hospitality management
School officials say Joe VanWhy’s gift will benefit students and transform the program.
Letters to the Editor
SpringFest was a hit To the editor, Thank you to all of the organizers and volunteers at the SpringFest in Mill Creek on Saturday. It was such a fun event for our 3-year-old grandson. The gnome theme was well executed, and the crafts, music, and assortment of community vehicles were a hit. Being able to […]
Age Friendly South Portland – Tips for improved mobility
Have you ever struggled to get up from a chair after enjoying lunch with friends? Or felt unsure about navigating curbs or stairs in our community? As we get older, these everyday tasks can become more challenging and lead to avoiding doing things we love. But fear not, below you will learn a few tips […]
Southern Maine Community College to award degrees and certificates at 76th commencement
Students from the class of 2023 hail from all 16 counties in Maine, 22 states and 37 countries.