CAPE ELIZABETH — Plans for a village-style subdivision are moving forward as phase one of a proposal to build a town-centered project received Planning Board and Town Council approval. Dentist David Jacobson is proposing Ocean House Common, a four-lot subdivision that would include a town green on a 4-acre lot at 326 Ocean House Road, […]
South Portland Sentry
News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
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Getting those kicks on Route .66
Let me tell you a story about a friend. Not my best friend. A good one, though. Twine Mill is a little spit of a road that terminates down at the Mousam River where, back in the day, there once was a mill. From top (near Village Tavern in West Kennebunk) to bottom, the hill […]
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South Portland school news and notes
After several wonderful concerts last week (so proud of our amazing musicians) and a great start to the winter sports season, a few quick news items as we enter the last week before the December break. SoPo Unite Tip of the Month SoPo Unite – All Ages, All In is a community coalition involving school, […]
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Community invited to land trust meeting
The annual South Portland Land Trust meeting will be held on Dec. 18 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at SMCC.
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Tree lighting in Mill Creek Park
Families in the South Portland and Cape Elizabeth communities gathered at Mill Creek Park for …
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An impactful ‘gift’
Town & Country FCU provides funding for 500 backpacks for needy kids over holiday break.
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Letters to the Editor
Skateboard forum scheduled for Dec. 17 To the editor, I’m a resident of Ferry Village, a senior, and an enthusiastic fan of the sport of skateboarding. So I was thrilled and excited when the prospect of a skateboard park in South Portland appeared to be in the works — and equally puzzled and disappointed when […]
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Community News
Start school vacation with LEGO Day at the library South Portland Public Library will host an all-day LEGOpalooza at the Main Library on Monday, Dec. 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Build the day away at the all-day building event. Come create, play, and socialize while playing with LEGOs. Drop in for a few […]
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Portland Machine Tool Works
When the South Portland shipyards closed at the end of World War II, it left thousands of people without jobs and many large empty buildings on the city’s east end. The Greater Portland Public Development Commission was created to take over the vacant land and buildings, and utilize them in some way to create jobs. […]
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Sprint into the New Year in Knightville
As of Wednesday, Dec. 11, registration for the Foulmouthed New Year’s Mile had surged well over the 200 mark and appears destined to rival the 300-plus who participated in last year’s inaugural event. Created by Giddy Up Events of South Portland and hosted by Foulmouthed Brewing, the event celebrates the arrival of the New Year […]