In earlier times, especially prior to the opening of the Million Dollar Bridge in 1916, South Portland was very much an agricultural community. Dairy farms and market gardens (gardens and greenhouses used to grow produce for wholesale and retail sales) dotted the landscape across the city. One longtime farmer in Thornton Heights was John H. […]
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Mahoney at center of South Portland City Council goals
The council expects to adopt the same goals it had last year, with the addition of effectively reusing the former Mahoney Middle School building.
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Developer of senior housing project urges Cape Elizabeth to move quicker on necessary zoning amendments
The developer stated at Monday’s Town Council meeting that the project “could be dead” if the town doesn’t move more quickly to pass the zoning amendments required to make it happen.
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Letters to the Editor
Locker Project story appreciated Your article about The Locker Project was deeply appreciated by those who support that organization. In a short period of time it has made a profound impact on the educational community, as well as those among us who live in less fortunate financial circumstances. An organization like The Locker Project cannot […]
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Arts Calendar: Jan. 17-24
Comedy Friday 1/17-Sunday 1/19 Rachel Scanlon: 7 p.m. Friday, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $29.44-$39.82. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 1/18 Capital City Improv Comedy: 7 p.m., Meetinghouse Arts, 40 Main St., Freeport. $25 advance, $30 at door, $15 students. meetinghousearts.org Sunday 1/19 Lobster Role Live: Live Dungeons and Dragons […]
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Community Calendar: Jan. 17-24
Bulletin Board Saturday 1/18 People’s March 2025: March against fascism, with speakers, 10:30 a.m., Monument Square, Portland. facebook.com/womensmarchportlandme Tuesday 1/21 FedCap hiring event: Hosted by Greater Portland CareerCenter, 9 a.m. to noon, Fedcap Offices, 220 Maine Mall Road, South Portland. mainecareercenter.com Ongoing Adult chess drop-in: 3 p.m., Saturdays. Bring a chess board if you have […]
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People and Business: Jan. 15
Hires, promotions, appointments Vicki Alward was promoted to executive vice president, chief operating officer at Skowhegan Savings Bank. She joined the bank as vice president, risk management officer in 2006. Jacob Ouellette was promoted to vice president, investment officer at Norway Savings Bank as part of its asset management group. He has been a member […]
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Winter season passes midway point
South Portland hoops teams continue to lead the charge.
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Mainewhile: Reading, nature can lead to increased sense of community
In so many ways, Maine is just one big town. If you are boarding the bus in Boston, the odds are actually pretty good that you will know a few of your fellow passengers – and if you run into someone from Maine while traveling the globe, there’s a bond. I think this sense of […]
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From Augusta – Repairing Fort Preble and preserving our history
Here in Senate District 29, one of our greatest assets is our rich history – especially our naval history along the coast. This history has often been preserved alongside open spaces and trails that we use for recreation, walking, biking, birdwatching and transportation. One of my favorite places to walk my dogs is the Greenbelt […]