On Aug. 18, 1920, the U.S. ratified the 19th Amendment, formally granting American women the right to vote, though few could immediately exercise that right. As we celebrate women’s suffrage this month, I am mindful of the tremendous work it has taken to extend voting rights in our nation. I n the 1848 Declaration of […]
South Portland Sentry
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Community News – Rotary Club elects next president
South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club elected Jim Britt as its president for 2022-23. Britt will preside over a Rotary Club that in the previous year raised and donated about $86,000 to a variety of charitable organizations and activities. Club officers are vice president Nancy Irving (Cape Elizabeth), secretary Kathy Cotter (Cape Elizabeth) and treasurer Tom […]
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Letters to the Editor
City council should review ordinance To the editor, I read the letter to the editor from Catherine Callahan on June 10 regarding the South Portland ordinance on nude swimming/indecency. I am sorry it has taken me so long to reply. I agree 100 percent with her points. Why are we targeting female identifying people and […]
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A Window on the Past – Henry Griffin, longtime South Portland shopkeeper
In last week’s column, we took a look at Sam Silverman and his activities on Willard Beach. Silverman’s Willard Beach Bath House was located just adjacent to the larger, two-story Henry Griffin store on the beach. Let’s take a look at the life of Henry Griffin. Henry A. Griffin was born in December 1891, in […]
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Community News – Bruins anthem singer, Angilly, to visit Nonesuch Books
Boston Bruins anthem singer, Todd Anguilly, and his co-author, Rachel Goguen, will sign copies of their multi-award-nominated children’s book, “The Adventures of Owen and the Anthem Singer” on Aug. 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Nonesuch Books & More in South Portland. Owen the Pug will also be signing the book that follows his […]
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Our Sustainable City – (Still) seeking those Plastic Free July stories
Although July has come and gone, the South Portland Sustainability Office still has single-use plastics on the brain. Plastic Free July was an eye-opening experience that ultimately altered our consumer habits. In the office, we have been talking about single-use plastic consumption all month long, but now, we want to hear what you have to […]
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Community News – Town & Country team raises Tri for a Cure funds
Town & Country Federal Credit Union’s participation in the 2022 Tri for a Cure triathlon resulted in a contribution of more than $20,000 to this year’s event in support of the Maine Cancer Foundation. The credit union supported the event as a major sponsor of the Tri for a Cure, including the exclusive sponsor of […]
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A Window on the Past – Sam and Lillian Silverman
We mentioned Sam Silverman in last week’s column, when his expertise was called upon to catch a monkey that had escaped from a traveling carnival. In his time, Samuel Silverman was a well-known member of the South Portland community. Let’s take a look at the life of this interesting entrepreneur and his wife. Silverman was […]
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Rory Benjamin promoted to sergeant at Cape Elizabeth Police Department
Colleagues offer congratulations to both Benjamin and Officer Aaron Webster.
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Tax increment financing approved for Betsy Ross House
The motion was passed at the workshop with all council members approving.