In last week’s column, we mentioned the unfortunate fire in January of 1874 at John L. Parrott’s store on Ocean Stree. That fire also consumed the town hall that was located next door. Let’s take a look at some of the various meeting and town halls that South Portland has used over the years. When […]
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News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
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Age Friendly South Portland – Time to request sand buckets again
Age Friendly South Portland, in partnership with the South Portland Public Works Department, is once again hosting the Sand Buckets for Seniors program this coming winter season. Like last season’s successful program that served more 250 residents throughout the city, seniors and individuals with mobility issues can reach out to the public works department to […]
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Finding our voices helps women in domestic abuse situations
New banners featuring domestic abuse survivors were put up in the Portland area.
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Oldies Dance Group sets date for new dance
The pandemic may have forced the Oldies Dance Group to postpone its popular October dance, but it hasn’t stopped businesses from donating to the fundraising organization and it’s set into motion plans for a Rock n’ Roll Oldies Benefit Dance in Biddeford. According to Oldies Dance Group organizer Bruce Martin, to date the organization has […]
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South Portland Economic Development looking for business nominations
The deadline for submissions is Nov. 9.
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A Window on the Past – John L. Parrott, grocer at Town House Corner
One of South Portland’s lesser-known neighborhoods is South Portland Heights, and if you’ve ever been on Parrott Street you probably know how the neighborhood acquired that name. From the Heights, you get a good view of Portland. The “downtown” of South Portland Heights is the intersection of Ocean Street and Sawyer Street. The area was […]
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Community News – South Portland Land Trust to host debate for city council candidates
The South Portland Land Trust will give candidates for the city council an opportunity to present their views on a wide range of environmental issues, including those related to the use of open space in the city, when it hosts a debate forum on Oct. 21 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The debate will be […]
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Letters to the Editor
Dog-free beach time is essential To the editor, What began as a privilege (off-leash dogs part-time in the summer months and full-time from Oct. 1 to April 30) is now viewed by many dog owners as an entitlement. An entitlement despite a dog population explosion (200 to 300 off-leash dogs on a weekend day in […]
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Fundraising for community rink put on ice
Cape Elizabeth Town Council discussions will continue in October.