As the COVID-19 pandemic continues into a third year, it is more important than ever for Mainers to have affordable, quality health care. Maine is only as strong as its people; and our people can’t be strong unless they can go to the doctor, afford their medications and stay healthy. That’s why I’m excited to […]
South Portland Sentry
News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
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Letters to the Editor
Matthews is one of South Portland’s unsung heroes To the editor, South Portland is fortunate to have many unsung heroes, and Richard (“Dickie”) Matthews is no exception. After 15 years on the South Portland School Board and 12 years as the chair, Dick has stepped down from his post – but not from his commitment […]
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A Window on the Past – South Portland history teacher, Charles F. Kahill
One of the things that we undertake at the historical society is the documentation of the lives of people who have made a difference in our community’s history. I was pleased to have us focus this past week on the longtime history teacher Charles Kahill. Without a doubt, the Kahill legacy has been cemented by […]
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Our Sustainable City – A year in review: Progress on One Climate Future
It has been a year since South Portland City Council adopted One Climate Future, our joint climate action and adaptation plan with Portland. The plan outlines 68 strategies to reach our ambitious (but achievable) goals of reducing city-wide greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent by 2050 and transitioning municipal operations to 100 percent clean renewable energy […]
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Community News – Recycling firm sends out holiday reminder
Keep recycling during the holiday season, but ecomaine, the Portland-based recycling facility, is making a list and checking it twice – a list of acceptable items in single-sort recycling bins this holiday season. “Every holiday season, the amount of recycling tends to increase,” said Kathryn Oak, ecomaine’s recycling manager, in a Dec. 2 news release, […]
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Guest Column – Transport of Wreaths Across America is appreciated
The Maine Professional Drivers Association would like to recognize some of our supporting member companies, and their drivers, who have graciously donated their time and equipment in support of Wreaths Across America, and the work they do to honor the men and women who have selflessly served this great nation. ADUSA Transportation (Hannaford) will donate […]
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Community News – South Portland Public Library hosting Diaper Drive through Dec. 20
The South Portland Public Library is hosting a Diaper Drive between Monday, Nov. 22 and Monday, Dec. 20. Those wishing to donate may drop off diapers at either the Main Library or the Branch Library location, during business hours and library staff will deliver them to a Maine Diaper Bank. One in three U.S. families […]
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A Window on the Past – South Portland machinist, Charles B. Rutledge
We mentioned Charles Rutledge in last week’s column about the tug Pejepscot. Since we have several other references to Mr. Rutledge in our archives, let’s take a look at the interesting life history of this South Portlander. Charles B. Rutledge was born in 1888 in Dorchester, Massachusetts, the son of Charles and Annette Elizabeth Rutledge. […]
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Maine tourism improves in 2021; federal funds approved to help strengthen the industry further
The American Rescue Plan will provide nearly $11 million to the the Maine Office of Tourism.
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A Window on the Past – The life of the tug Pejepscot
We’ve previously written about the history of the Portland Shipbuilding shipyard that was run by the Dyer family in Ferry Village. I thought it might be interesting to follow the life of one of the ships built there, the tug Pejepscot. We have a particular interest in the Pejepscot, as its half hull model, still […]