The South Portland Land Trust has partnered with Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association and SoPo Trees to offer free fruit trees available for land trust members during the land trust’s Earth Day Celebration. Apple trees will be available after a MOFGA-run fruit tree grafting class at the South Portland Community Center on Sunday, April […]
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Passport Day has been rescheduled for March 25
Scarborough Community Services is running a Passport Day on Saturday, March 25, to assist anyone with passport processing outside of the normal workweek. The event was originally scheduled for March 4, but was changed due to a storm.
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South Portland City Council sets goals for 2023
The council set yearly goals, accepted funding, made actions for clean air, and more.
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Dune restoration project in progress on Willard Beach
The city of South Portland will use discarded Christmas trees in efforts to restore the dunes.
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Our Sustainable City – 100 Resilient Yards and sustainable outcomes
Our city is abuzz since the rollout of 100 Resilient Yards on March 1. To keep that momentum rolling, we’ll answer some of your questions about the project’s impact and the outcomes we hope to see this summer. Participant applications are open through April 1 and available online at https://tinyurl.com/100-Resilient-Yards and in hard copy at […]
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A Window on the Past – History of Willard Beach, an illustrated lecture, scheduled for March 23
Next Thursday, March 23, I’ll provide an illustrated lecture on the history of Willard Beach. Willard Beach is a popular year-round destination in South Portland. In the summer on a sunny day, you’ll find the shore teaming with beachgoers. It’s always struck me as interesting to see the various ways that people choose to use […]
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Community News – Checking for Charity event is scheduled for March 19
The South Portland Professional Firefighters IAFF L1476 announced that its annual fundraising ice hockey event, Checking for Charity is scheduled for Sunday, March 19, at Troubh Ice Arena in Portland. The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m and will feature special guest Boston Bruins’ national anthem singer, Todd Angilly. The first of […]
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From Augusta – Celebrating Women’s History Month; honoring the legacy of Samantha Smith
March is Women’s History Month. It’s a time to celebrate, honor and study the historic contributions that women have made to our state and nation. This year, I was pleased to sponsor legislation honoring Samantha Smith, a young Mainer and peace activist who became known as “America’s Youngest Ambassador.” The bill would rename Exit 45 […]
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Cape Elizabeth holds public hearing on pesticide ordinance
More discussions about a pesticide ordinance are scheduled.
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Lisa Beecher visiting South Portland Public Library to discuss new memoir
Former police chief and detective will discuss her book, “Living with Mr. Fahrenheit,” a memoir about mental illness.