South Portland Historical Society column
South Portland Sentry
News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
‘Tis the season for reflection and lots of it
Kennebunk has become a more pedestrian-friendly town over the past five to 10 years. There is no question about this. Improved sidewalks, new sidewalks, better intersections and warning signals are a few of the major improvements. Too many to name, really. For those inclined to walk, run or bike, the changes have created a multitude […]
Students awarded certificates for musical achievements
Cape Elizabeth Middle School and High School band and chorus students celebrated their acceptance into the annual honors festival, District 1, at the school board meeting on Nov. 12.
Community News
Coldwell Banker salutes brokers Kathy Duca, manager of the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage real estate office located at 295 Ocean House Road in Cape Elizabeth, announced that Bruce and Raye Balfour have been named Broker of the Month for October. Bruce has been in the real estate business since 1996 and lives in Cape Elizabeth. […]
Letters to the Editor, Nov. 15
Actions damage neighborhood character To the editor, I am very concerned about random sidewalk removal on Scamman Street. Several months ago some neighbors informed me that they had persuaded the city to remove damaged sidewalks in front of their homes rather than repairing them. I was skeptical but apparently the city agrees with them because […]
Sunday Chat Series at the museum: Come talk with Jean Flahive
We’ll be hosting some of our favorite local authors at the museum this holiday season. All three authors are very knowledgeable in their subject areas and are truly a pleasure to talk with. We invite residents to drop by over the next three Sundays to take in the museum and chat with the author who […]
Pond Cove School’s Erin Taylor wins nurse of the year award
Erin Taylor, school nurse at Pond Cove School, was congratulated on her winning the state’s Nurse of the Year award at the Cape Elizabeth School Board meeting on Nov. 12.
Dead River Company recognized for dedication to veterans
Dead River Company was recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor with the Gold Medallion Award on Nov. 7 as a sign of appreciation for the company’s dedication to hiring veterans and other military members.
Chaya Studio hosting holiday pop-up shop
Chaya Studio Jewelry, located on 22 Cottage Road in South Portland, is holding a holiday pop-up shop, featuring various pieces from a variety of local artisans, and a portion of proceeds will go to sponsor a family at Camp Sunshine.
Sunstainable SoPo
November Lunch & Learn: Sustainability actions you can take Last month, we all heard the calls for deep and immediate climate action at the local, state, and federal levels from our youth. Many of us have taken these demands to heart and started to wonder what changes we can make in our own lives. Maybe […]
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