The city of South Portland received a $272,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s National Coastal Resilience Fund to enhance Trout Brook’s environmental infrastructure. The funding will support engineering designs for five key culvert upgrades implementing “Stream Smart” crossings, according to a press release from the city. These structures will enable natural flow […]
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News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
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Age Friendly South Portland lauded by AARP
The committee received AARP’s 2024 Beacon Community Award for excellence serving senior citizens.
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It was a memorable fall sports season for Cape, South Portland
Capers and Red Riots contended in many sports.
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Mainewhile: Doubling down on the act of being thankful
November in Maine. Those gray skies, bare trees and golden leaves on the ground make for one of the most starkly beautiful landscapes I know of. November is a vibe. A slightly solemn one to be sure, but with side notes of joy, gatherings and last hurrahs. It is no wonder this is the time […]
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Municipal events shine during the holidays
Local holiday events in the Greater Portland region support local businesses and bring a sense of community cheer.
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To better provide essentials, Maine Needs finds a new home
The nonprofit organization is looking to raise $1.5 million toward its new 16,000-square-foot building on Congress Street in Portland and to stock it for up to three years.
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Sentry Meetings: Nov. 22-29
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 11/25 5:30 p.m. School Board Exec. Session CEHS Tue. 11/26 6:30 p.m. School Board Workshop CEHS South Portland Mon. 11/25 7 p.m. Board of Appeals Zoom, City Hall Wed. 11/27 6 p.m. Housing Authority Housing Authority Wed. 11/27 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, City Hall
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Letter: Rosemarie De Angelis vows to do her best on South Portland School Board
I would like to give my sincere thanks to the voters of South Portland for reelecting me to the South Portland School Board. It is an honor and a privilege to be given the opportunity to make decisions on behalf of our youth. There are many issues before us that affect the well-being of our […]
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South Portland Toy Drive to benefit nearly 400 kids this year
“It’s just incredible how everybody comes together to support these kids,” said Laurel LaBauve, co-chair of the South Portland Toy Drive.
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A Window on the Past: Eleazer Crowell and Edward Fletcher, metal workers and piggery owners
We were recently visited by society member (and former curator) Nancy Crowell who brought in a World War I helmet to donate. The helmet belonged to one of her ancestors, Fletcher Crowell, who had lived at 590 Ocean St. in South Portland. His name sounded very familiar to us – his full legal name was […]