I am writing to provide an update on our pandemic response planning.  Over the past month we have been providing updates about every two weeks. As it has been from the start, our focus has been to keep learning happening in all eight of our schools while maintaining practices that lessen the risk to students […]

Last week, we looked at the incredible story of George Upton, who survived the wreck of the Mary Lizzie in 1893. The Upton family was one of the leading families of our community at that time. We take a look this week at his younger brother, Joseph. The David and Emma Upton family moved from […]

Algal blooms, which have become one of Casco Bay’s most challenging problems, are caused by excess nutrients – especially nitrogen – that flow into Portland Harbor and other densely populated coastal areas. Additionally, several South Portland streams and other water bodies do not meet water quality standards primarily due to the adverse effects of polluted […]

Work together with a shared goal To the editor, As a member of the South Portland school board, I feel it is important for me to respond to recent public comments made by members of the community regarding racism in our schools and our board. I have been part of this community nearly my entire […]

South Portland School Superintendent Ken Kunin noted that the school district has more than 100 students who are homeless – up from about 30 to 40. South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club service director Tony Wagner got in touch with Director of Community Partnerships Gretchen McCloy and asked how Rotary could help. The South Portland-Cape Elizabeth […]

The South Portland Land Trust and the South Portland Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department have organized a month-long celebration to engage the community around Earth Day, which will be celebrated on April 22. Highlighting the series of environmental events and activities are: • Community clean-up events at Hinckley Park (April 3) and Mill Creek Park […]