As we were researching the Lamport family recently, my friend Jackie Dunham came across some great news articles related to Charles and Thomas Phinney and their ice cutting operations on the west side of South Portland. Our historical society does not have any photographs of the Phinney ice houses, unfortunately, but I hope that this […]

“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” – John F. Kennedy I have the most intimate memories of soaring down a neighborhood hill on my blue, childhood bike. I was a fearless kid who took frequent, unplanned trips to the emergency room, and although I had a deep love for that bike, […]

Transportation is integral to our livelihoods in Maine. We use transportation not only to move from place to place, but also as a means of work, and a way to transfer goods and services across great distances. Suffice to say, a well-functioning, reliable, and safe transportation system is crucially important to our community. As sustainability […]

When we wrote about Joseph Lamport last week, we mentioned his grandfather, George Lamport. The Lamport family were Orthodox Jews – George and Ida Lamport and their children belonged to the Bas HaKnesses Anshe Sfard synagogue at 216 Cumberland Ave. in Portland. According to Jay Lamport, “My father’s grandfather George was president of that congregation […]