Leash control To the editor, When my dog is on a leash, so am I. Karen Sanford South Portland There is hope for cleaner air To the edtior, South Portland residents live with 120 oil storage tanks in our midst. These tanks are permitted to emit nearly 600 tons of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) which […]

Maine was an early leader in the temperance movement that led to prohibition in the United States. We had prohibition laws enacted here as early as 1846. The “Maine Law” of 1851, and other variations of prohibition laws passed after that, prohibited the sale of alcohol. Of course, everyone wasn’t a fan of the temperance […]

At the start of the final day of school for 2020-21, and my final school day as your superintendent, I am writing to acknowledge the incredible work we have all done together for our students, our community and each other over the past 16 months as we navigated the uncharted waters of a global pandemic. […]

South Portland’s coastal location is one of the defining characteristics of the city, with deep historical, cultural and economic ties to the waterfront. The mix of commercial, industrial, cultural and recreational activity enriches the city directly and indirectly. As sea levels and storm surge increase with climate change, the waterfront will be at the forefront […]

Juneteenth, World Refugee Day scheduled for June 19 To the editor, In the spirit of diversity, equity, and inclusion, the South Portland Human Rights Commission will host the first Juneteenth Celebration/World Refugee Day. The event will take place, rain or shine, on Saturday, June 19 at 3 p.m. in Mill Creek Park. Please bring a […]