South Portland Land Trust members and the public are invited to attend the organization’s virtual annual meeting on Thursday, Dec. 9, at 6:30 p.m. This year’s annual meeting will feature a special presentation on “Re-Wilding Your Yard and Land” by Anna Fialkov, program manager of The Wild Seed Project The annual meeting is a great […]
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News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
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Community News – South Portland Christmas Toy Drive celebrates 10th year
Last year, the South Portland Christmas Toy Drive helped more than 280 South Portland children with new warm coats, boots and toys. One-hundred percent of the money raised goes directly to buying the needed items for children. This is 10th year of the drive and involves a partnership with the South Portland Police Department, South […]
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A Window on the Past – Historical society ‘memorializes’ junior high/middle school with 2021 Christmas ornament
We are happy to announce that the latest edition of the South Portland Historical Society’s Christmas ornament is available now. For 2021, in light of the current consolidated middle school being built on South Portland’s west end, we decided to “memorialize” the existing Memorial Middle School before it is razed. For many years, South Portland […]
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Our Sustainable City – New community opportunities for climate action in South Portland
Have you been looking for ways to get involved in climate action in our community? South Portland has committed to transitioning all municipal operations to clean energy sources by 2040, and to reducing community-wide greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent by 2050, but city staff cannot accomplish these bold goals alone. The foundation of our joint […]
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Christmas tree fundraiser returns to Mill Creek Park
Online or in-person shopping begins Nov. 26.
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From Augusta – Protecting reproductive rights
Constitutional rights hang in the balance as the United States Supreme Court hears challenges to Texas’ new restrictive abortion law, which took effect on Sept. 1, and Mississippi’s abortion ban, which has been found unconstitutional by two lower courts. The controversial Texas law contains no exceptions to abortions after six weeks for rape, sexual abuse […]
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Southern Maine Community College opens virtual welding lab
Southern Maine Community College has opened a new virtual welding lab that allows students to perform welding exercises on welding simulators while learning valuable skills to advance or launch their careers. The simulation lab, located on the college’s Midcoast Campus in Brunswick, allows students to practice their welding skills virtually on any of 10 welding […]
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Community News – Nominations sought for 2022 eco-Excellence Award
Recycling and waste management company to celebrate leaders in sustainability from across Maine.
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Letters to the Editor
Consistent message on leaves needed To the editor, Tick-borne illnesses are on the rise in Maine: in addition to the dreaded and debilitating Lyme disease, Maine has seen a surge in babesiosis, anaplasmosis and Powassan encephalitis. I’m glad to live in a community that cares enough about public health to recognize the dangers of chemical pesticides; […]
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South Portland Christmas Toy Drive celebrates 10th year
Organizers put out call for donations; deadline is Dec. 10.