Jeri Theriault will visit South Portland Public Library on April 29.
South Portland Sentry
News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
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40 Cans for Lent raises over 7,000 pounds in donations
Members of the St. John Paul II Parish have collected 7,024 pounds of canned and packaged food for the South Portland Food Cupboard.
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South Portland Food Cupboard launches ‘Grow Your Own Vegetables’ program
Recipients will be able to bring home their own seedlings to grow at home.
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A Window on the Past – The varied history of 62 Ocean St.
The Taco Trio Mexican restaurant location at 62 Ocean St., on the corner of C Street in South Portland’s Knightville neighborhood, has a long history of grocers, hair stylists, bars, and even a link to the history of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. The link to the Seventh-Day Adventists arises from oral history passed down through […]
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Letters to the Editor
No contract zone, no zone change To the editor, South Portland’s vision has been to preserve open spaces, encourage development of affordable housing, and protect the working waterfront. We recognize the need to encourage young working adults to reside here, and provide essential services. Yard South runs counter to this vision. California corporate developers have […]
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Our Sustainable City – Wild Seed Project: Building a biodiverse and climate resilient yard
When the South Portland Sustainability Department announced 100 Resilient Yards in late February, we didn’t know what interest level our community would have. But after an outpouring of support – more than 400 households applied to the program – we knew this would be a great time to discuss how to create biodiverse and climate […]
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Women Build series returns this year to support affordable housing
Women Build is a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity to support affordable housing and give women an opportunity to gain experience in construction.
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South Portland enacts new ordinances related to homelessness
The establishment of homeless shelters will be allowed in the city as hotels are required to resume normal operations.
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Our Sustainable City – An electric vehicle revolution
Electric vehicles (EVs) made up 5.8 percent of all vehicle sales across the country in 2022. This percentage is an increase from 3.2 percent in 2021, which matches the rate of increase anticipated by the federal government through 2032, when roughly two-thirds of all vehicle sales in the U.S. will be electric vehicles. With so […]
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Community News – A Matter of Balance workshop offered
Between May 1 and May 24, Southern Maine Agency on Aging will lead an in-person A Matter of Balance workshop at the South Portland Public Library designed to improve the quality of life of adults 60 and older by improving their balance and increasing their physical strength. As bodies change with age, balance and strength […]