Create safe spaces for dogs To the editor, South Portland is extremely lucky to have many public parks and open spaces, but only one public beach. And no designated dog park, i.e., a park for dogs to exercise and play off-leash in a controlled environment under the supervision of their owners. Willard Beach and Hinckley […]
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News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
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Our Sustainable City – South Portland adopts energy stretch code
Here in South Portland, our buildings are our greatest source of greenhouse gas emissions, with 42 percent of our greenhouse emissions coming from residential and commercial buildings. One Climate Future, the city’s joint climate action and adaptation plan with the city of Portland, identifies 68 strategies to reduce our emissions 80 percent by 2050. Each […]
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South Portland school system searching for substitutes
The school department also needs volunteers to help out.
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South Portland police officer delivers baby boy
Police officer and licensed EMT helps woman during home delivery.
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Blizzard cancels WinterFest
Organizers hope to reschedule.
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Community News – Husson to host alumni appreciation events
Husson University will host a series of online, off-campus and on-campus events designed to help alumni know how much they’re valued and appreciated. “Husson is built on a foundation of excellence constructed by our alumni,” said Christine Mihan, director of alumni relations, in a Jan. 28 news release. “Their support has made Husson University one […]
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Old dogs find new homes
Local firms team up to help senior dogs find homes.
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‘Waiting for Alice’ opens at Mad Horse Theatre Company
The show begins Feb. 3.
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A Window on the Past – Bowl-A-Rama in Mill Creek
One popular business in Mill Creek that is still missed today is the old Bowl-A-Rama. The candlepin bowling alley was a local hangout for kids and adults from 1958 until about 1980. Before the Bowl-A-Rama building was constructed at 51 Market St. (home to CVS today), the area was pretty undeveloped. The first Shaw’s supermarket […]
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Letters to the Editor
After snowfall, fun was had by all To the editor, We had the most lovely visit to Willard Beach on Saturday, Jan. 8. My husband and I had our 2-year-old grandson with us and after the Friday storm there was enough snow for sliding down a small hill. It was so nice to see so […]