The city of South Portland and the Greater Portland Council of Governments has installed several traffic calming treatments in Cash Corner. The installations will be in place for a trial period of two months, with removal anticipated for early October. Based on traffic data collected in the spring and a survey that yielded more than […]

Lighthouses are uniquely tied to Maine’s maritime history. Located along our scenic coastline, these beacons are a draw for tourists and locals alike who are fascinated by the tales of the keepers who tended them. One aspect of their history that is often ignored, however, was the monumental task of getting supplies to the lighthouses, […]

Following is a column that appeared in the South Portland – Cape Elizabeth Sentry on Dec. 1, 2017. As we continue looking at the workhorses of Portland Harbor in the early-1900s, we look to the very first of the six-masted schooners, the “George W. Wells. “As with the other six-masters, the “Wells” was built to […]

The South Portland Public Library has welcomed patrons back inside the library. Both library locations are open to the public once again. Though construction crews work to finish up work, the Main Library as well as the Branch, are open. The hours are as follows: Branch Library, 155 Wescott Road, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, noon […]