Students from 14 states participated in activist leadership training as sexual assault prevention advocates.
South Portland Sentry
News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
Job Corps offers free career training for youth
Job Corps is currently enrolling youth 16-24 years old, who are interested in learning career training in areas such as Automotive, Welding, Healthcare, Electrical, Culinary Arts, among others, through free training. Virtual and online learning options are available. Those enrolled can earn HSD/HSE and their driver’s license at the same time. Housing and meals are […]
Hope Acts and Solo Cucina Market partner for new Mainer event
People can go to Hope Acts for assistance.
South Portland council stands for safe reproductive health care
The motion passed unanimously.
Community News – Southern Maine Community College announces spring dean’s list
Southern Maine Community College announced that more than 1,000 students made the 2022 spring semester dean’s list. They include: Cape Elizabeth: Nora An, Simon Britt, Molly Dall, Kiana Fuller, Audra Gore, Hirruy Hagos, Isaac Hayes, Rosemary Hoover, Benjamin Ingalls, Lucy Keniston, Mike Moran, Brooke Pidhajecky, Sean Roberson, Osman Villalta Castillo and Georgia Wood. Old Orchard […]
Our Sustainable City – Pledge to be plastic free in July
Summer days often go hand-in-hand with disposable plastic items. July is the prime time for single-use plastics, whether it be beach drinks in plastic cups or plastic film popsicle wrappers. This month, we are focusing on reducing our single-use plastic consumption by learning from low waste mavens at this month’s Coffee and Climate and attempting […]
A Window on the Past – Maine Port Authority and Edward Langlois
The Maine Port Authority is a state agency focused on transportation – providing resources and facilitating the movement of freight through our state and ports. First established in 1929 by an act of the Maine State Legislature, the Maine Port Authority covers all Maine ports along the ocean and rivers, from Kittery to Eastport, providing […]
Residents petition new dog rules
Concerns raised over amendment to make 7 to 8 p.m. leashed only.
Melissa Hutchins promoted to public works director
Hutchins was promoted within the department.
Community News – Library begins summer reading programs
It is once again time for the Summer Reading Program at the South Portland Public Library. Starting June 11, South Portland Public Library card holders of all ages can sign up to participate in summer reading. There will be separate children, teen, and adult reading programs, each with their own challenges and prizes. The program […]