The Maine Professional Drivers Association announced the 23rd annual Trucking for Kids Convoy event will be held on Sept. 19. The event helps Camp Sunshine and Camp POSTCARD raise funds for operation, which have been difficult for the past few years. Activities will include: Touch-a-Truck event (10 a.m.), truck show, drivers competition, raffle items and […]
South Portland Sentry
News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
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A Window on the Past – William Lane, Spring Point’s first lighthouse keeper
Historical society’s Engraved Brick Program raises crucial funds.
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Our Sustainable City – Plug in to electric vehicle market
There are now over 80 models of electric vehicles commercially available in the U.S., many of which can be found in Maine. These vehicles are cheaper and more technologically advanced than they have ever been, with a wide variety of makes and models to choose from. Two common misconceptions about electric vehicles are that they […]
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Age Friendly South Portland – Tackling falls one step at a time
Healthy Aging Weekend scheduled for Sept. 24-25.
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A Window on the Past – The wreck of the Mertie B. Crowley
Following is a column that originally appeared in the South Portland – Cape Elizabeth Sentry on Dec. 15, 2017. As we’ve been looking at these giant six- and seven-masted schooners, I’ve been struck by several things: the grace and beauty of these sailing vessels that were the workhorses of transportation in their day; the bravery […]
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Letters to the Editor
Let’s be best dog citizens we can be To the editor, The South Portland City Council is rushing through a new ordinance that would restrict year-round off-leash privileges at Willard Beach, Hinckley Park and other city parks and trails, to dogs with a tag indicating that they are owned by South Portland residents. All other […]
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South Portland councilors weigh options on cemetery management
The city recently took ownership of Bayview Cemetery.
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Retired deputy chief honored
South Portland Deputy Police Chief Amy Berry was the first female sergeant in the state.
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Our Sustainable City – What’s up in the EV world?
The automotive industry is being turned upside down with efforts to electrify vehicles rapidly and en masse. People across the country are excited about the technology and thrilled to take individual action to reduce emissions, while others may still have trepidations about purchasing an electric vehicle and have questions about this transition. September will be […]
