During World War II, an entire neighborhood of modest, single-family homes was erected near the corner of Evans Street and Highland Avenue, providing needed housing for workers who were moving to South Portland to work in the shipyards. The neighborhood was built on the site of a farm, and was named Stanwood Park in honor […]
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News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
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Age Friendly South Portland – Vote for Golden Shovel Award
Now that winter is over (?), and spring is here (?), it’s time to remember to vote for Age Friendly South Portland’s best Ocean Street property that has: Kept the sidewalk/pathway in front of their business clear and easy to navigate; Kept the entranceway handicapped accessible; and as conscientious of shoveling/sanding throughout the day. This […]
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From Augusta – Strengthening our laws to protect police and the public
Earlier this month, I introduced LD 22, “An Act to Impede the Transfer of Firearms to Prohibited Persons,” to the Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety. The legislation is a recommendation from the Deadly Force Review Panel, which provides an annual report to the Judiciary Committee. The panel is an independent […]
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Cape Elizabeth receives pre-K expansion grant
The school board voted unanimously on April 4 to approve the grant.
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South Portland celebrates its 125th anniversary this year
Events will be hosted by the city throughout the year.
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“Electrify Everything!” program revamped
South Portland’s electrification rebate program has been expanded in the city’s push for climate goals.
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South Portland unveils new city logo
The logo will be gradually incorporated into city property.
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Community News – South Portland Land Trust hosts Earth Day activities
South Portland Land Trust will host a weekend full of activities honoring Earth Day, with its signature citywide Earth Day Cleanup happening on Saturday, April 22. The rain date is Sunday, April 23. The land trust has hosted the event for 30 years, bringing community members together and cleaning up the city’s open spaces, parks, […]
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A Window on the Past – Historical society lecture: ‘Immigration in South Portland, Past and Present’
The South Portland Historical Society will hold a lecture on Wednesday, April 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the South Portland Community Center, 21 Nelson Road. Museum Director Seth Goldstein is curating a new exhibit at the society’s Cushing’s Point Museum at Bug Light Park (the museum opens on May 1). The lecture is a preview […]
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Our Sustainable City – An Earth Day event for everyone
April 22 is celebrated as Earth Day by millions across our planet, as a reminder of the modern environmental movement of the 1960s. Today, Earth Day represents the opportunity for people to mobilize in the name of global environmental action. In many ways, Earth Day has taken on a life of its own, creating space […]