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Community News: Nov. 8

Pop-up Shop supports Camp Sunshine Jewelry artist Chaya Caron, owner of Chaya Studio Jewelry, will host the seventh annual holiday pop-up shop to spotlight local artists, support the buy-local movement, and raise funds for Camp Sunshine. As always, holiday shoppers will find a wide range of affordable handcrafted items from $2 including pottery, jewelry, scarves, […]

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Window on the Past

Historical society ornament fundraiser South Portland Historical Society is pleased to announce the sixth in its series of holiday ornaments. Society board member Chuck Igo conceived of and has spearheaded this effort to create a brass ornament series which would create lasting keepsakes of South Portland landmarks. The first ornament in the series depicted Bug […]

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In the Know: South Portland schools family news and notes

SoPo Unite – All Ages, All In is a community coalition involving school, city, police, community organizations, businesses, parents and most importantly, students aimed to reduce substance use and abuse among our youth. This federally funded Drug Free Communities coalition puts out regular tips to help folks to support our teens. Visit the South Portland […]

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Thanks to 2019 museum volunteers

The South Portland Historical Society’s museum is a tremendous asset for South Portland, preserving and exhibiting our history — which has a surprising depth. Whether someone is interested in social, political, religious, commercial/ industrial, or some other vein of history, we have historic material and exhibits covering a wide range. Of course, being able to […]

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A Window on the Past: SoPo Historical Society fund drive

Now that November is here and the holidays are approaching, the South Portland Historical Society begins its Annual Fund Drive. As you may be aware, the historical society is a nonprofit and depends on the support of the community in order to do the work that it does. The society brings historical education to people […]