Gilliss penned “Lungfish,” about a family in the Gulf of Maine.
South Portland Sentry
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Community News – Southern Maine Community College welcomes largest early college Spring Ahead group
Nearly 50 Maine high school students visited Southern Maine Community College Jan. 11 for an orientation to the Spring Ahead program, a Maine Community College System early-college initiative. The Spring Ahead program is for high school students who want to get a jump start on preparing for the educational opportunities available to them after high […]
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A Window on the Past – Life in a lighthouse
How many of us can say, “My father was born in a lighthouse?” Longtime historical society volunteer, Judith Kelley, told me just that one recent afternoon as we sat chatting at the Cushing’s Point Museum. It happened to be Judy’s last day of volunteering as a docent after 11 years. I thought it would be […]
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Our Sustainable City – Grab your galoshes, the King Tides are coming
A King Tide is the highest predicted ocean tide, occurring at new and full moons when the gravitational pull of both the sun and moon is at its highest. If you’ve heard of a spring tide or sunny day flooding, you’ve also heard of a King Tide. I sat down with Gayle Bowness, Municipal Climate […]
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From Augusta – Getting to work in the 131st Legislature
I hope that everyone had a happy New Year. I wish you and your families peace and love in the coming months. On Jan. 4, the 131st Legislature met for its first session day. Reflecting on that opening day, I feel hopeful because we started this year with the passage of the heating and housing […]
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South Portland’s James Harris visiting library for Author Talk on new book
Harris has published a book, “Tales from the Hayloft,” a memoir of his life experiences in Maine.
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Community News – Public Invited to South Portland Land Trust annual meeting
South Portland Land Trust members and members of the public are invited to attend the organization’s in-person annual meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at Lincoln & Main Electric Bike Cafe and Wine located at 93 Main St. in South Portland. The annual meeting is an opportunity for […]
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‘Keeping Me Warm Fund’ helps neighbors through the winter months
South Portland Social Services is running a “Keeping Me Warm” fund to help residents who need assistance with heating costs. “There is a need based on rising cost of living and fuel prices,” said Kristen Barth, South Portland Social Services director. “Residents have been calling concerned about what they are going to do this year. […]
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A Window on the Past – West Indies trade is subject of historical society lecture
“Regardless of what was to be a Maine boy’s occupation or profession, an indispensable part of his upbringing was a voyage or two in the West India trade. In the days when the privateers of France and England, not to mention the piratical craft swarming the Caribbean, might be sighted at any time in almost […]
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Our Sustainable City – Building coastal resilience in South Portland
With increased storm activity and flooding from climate change, the resilience of South Portland’s coastline has never been more challenged. Last week, we introduced Climate Ready Casco Bay, a coastal resilience project happening in our region. An important part of building this coastal resilience is educating community members about future climate risks, so this week, […]
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