The town hosted a connection with local businesses to look for feedback to make cooperating with the town easier for business owners.
South Portland Sentry
News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
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South Portland boys ride fourth quarter surge to win at Deering
Red Riots close game on 27-6 run to prevail, 69-60.
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Norway Savings Bank contributes to The Opportunity Alliance
Representatives from Norway Savings Bank swung by The Opportunity Alliance in South Portland last week to deliver a holiday donation of $2,500 to the organization. The donation, according to a news release, was part of the Helping Hands initiative at the bank that has featured surprise stops and donations by Norway Savings to nonprofits across […]
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Our Sustainable City: Extended producer responsibility in Maine
If you’ve ever felt frustrated by excessive packaging waste, you are not alone. Maine has been a leader in enacting Extended Producer Responsibility or “product stewardship” laws, which have a proven track record of saving taxpayer dollars, reducing waste and protecting our environment. Unlike traditional trash and recycling programs, which are managed and funded by municipal governments, […]
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A Window on the Past: The life of a submarine diver – Robert E. Chase
When we look back at Portland Harbor news in the early 1900s, there are a few local divers who stand out. The term “submarine diver” was what they called themselves back then, using the term sub-marine to mean “under water.” These divers were not like the scuba divers that we think of today. Divers in […]
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People and Business: Dec. 25
Hires, promotions, appointments Andrew Zarro was hired as executive director for the Bicycle Coalition of Maine beginning next month. He has held the position of director of community partnerships at the Greater Portland Council of Governments, as well as outreach and development director at GrowSmart Maine. Olivia Pol joined Fontaine Family – The Real Estate […]
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Arts Calendar: Dec. 27-Jan. 3
Comedy Friday 12/27 Empire Comedy One-Year Anniversary: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com “Dark and Dirty”: 9 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $10. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Tuesday 12/31 NYE Comedy Show: 7 and 10 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20 for 7 p.m. show, […]
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Community Calendar: Dec. 27-Jan. 3
Bulletin Board Ongoing Adult chess drop-in: 3 p.m., Saturdays. Bring a chess board if you have one. Prince Memorial Library, 266 Main St., Cumberland. princememorial.org Bath ReStore: 1 Chandler Drive. 504-9340. habitat7rivers.org Bellows Supportive Screaming Group: 7 p.m., second Friday, East End Beach, Portland; fourth Friday, Kettle Cove, Cape Elizabeth. [email protected] Bingo: 7 p.m., Mondays, Maine […]
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Cape Elizabeth launches third attempt at a new school project
A $116 million referendum was soundly rejected by voters in 2022 and a $94.7 million one was narrowly defeated in November.
