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South Portland Sentry
News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
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Letters to the Editor
I am an instructor at Southern Maine Community College, teaching preparatory English to native and non-native English speakers. One lesson is learning to write a letter to the editor, teaching how to write to persuade and also how to use your voice in your community. I hope you will read and enjoy these letters. – […]
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A Window on the Past – John E. Fisher and the Marine Hardware and Equipment Company
We’ve previously taken a look at the Portland Plush Mill Company, the business that first built the factory building in 1892 in western Ferry Village, where the RiverPlace Apartments are now located. We then looked at the John P. Lovell Company that took over the plant for its bicycle factory in 1895, then expanded the […]
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Crash on Monday closes Cape Elizabeth Swap Shop
SUV crashes into town-owned Cape Elizabeth business.
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South Portland Public Library unveils new initiative
South Portland Public Library Presents: Tapestry of Our Community is an ongoing series.
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A Window on the Past – Milton Thompson and the Noyes Machine Company
One of the things I love about South Portland is our blue-collar roots – we have a history of residents and businesses working together to make this a great place to live. Residents appreciated that many of these businesses offered well-paying engineering and mechanical-type jobs. And the businesses were funded and headed up by people […]
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Hinckley Pond fundraiser takes aim at algae
Help save Hinckley Pond by donating to the project’s GoFundMe page.
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Letters to the Editor
Heat pumps can increase home value To the editor, I read with great interest the article about heat pumps in the March 11, 2022, issue of the Sentry. I have had a heat pump for nearly 10 years and find it to be very efficient for both heating and cooling. The column fails to mention […]
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Community News – SMCC men’s basketball wins national title
The Southern Maine Community College men’s basketball team capped its season March 10 by winning the United States Collegiate Athletic Association Division II national championship title with a 79-75 victory over Johnson & Wales University Charlotte. The SeaWolves claimed the title after winning three games in the USCAA national tournament in Richmond, Virginia. The victory […]
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Our Sustainable City – All about heat pump water heaters
Last week we talked about using air source heat pumps to efficiently heat and cool South Portland homes. In addition to air source heat pumps, which heat and cool your living space, there are also hot water heat pump systems, which can provide your home with reliable, affordable hot water. This week, we are focusing […]