Cape Elizabeth Tue. 11/5 7 p.m. Planning Board Workshop Town Hall Thu. 11/7 7 p.m. Recycling Committee Public Works South Portland Mon. 11/4 5 p.m. Landcare Management Advisory Water Resource Mon. 11/4 5 p.m. Public Arts Committee Zoom, Planning/Dev. Mon. 11/4 6:30 p.m. Conservation Committee Zoom, Planning/Dev. Wed. 11/6 6:30 p.m. Comp. Plan Committee Zoom, […]
South Portland Sentry
News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
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A Window on the Past: Augustus P. Fuller and his varnish factory in Ligonia
We continue this week with more on Augustus P. Fuller and his varnish factory in the Ligonia area of South Portland. Augustus Fuller was working for Joseph L. Kelley, in Kelley’s apothecary business in Portland, when he began to manufacture varnishes in 1844; he was 25 years old at that time. Augustus was Kelley’s partner […]
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Volunteer to shovel for seniors in South Portland
Age Friendly South Portland is looking for volunteers, ages 14 and up, to shovel walkways of seniors in need this winter. Volunteers age 18 and up can sign up individually, or as a team with another in your household as young as 14. Sign up at bit.ly/SoPoShovels and a member of Age Friendly South Portland […]
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Playoffs in full swing for Cape Elizabeth, South Portland
Capers, Red Riots remain in title hunt in multiple sports.
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South Portland teacher wins Fulbright award
South Portland High School career preparation and technology teacher Julie York received a Fulbright Teacher Exchange Award, enabling her to do research and connect with students abroad.
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People and Business: Oct. 30
Hires, promotions, appointments Guelord Balekelayi was hired at Opus Consulting as a consultant, with a background in accounting and finance. Alison Frazee has been named Greater Portland Landmarks’ upcoming director of advocacy, to start her position in January. She previously was executive director at Boston Preservation Alliance. Claudia Meyer-Maaseidvaag joined the Homeless Animal Rescue Team, […]
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Arts Calendar: Nov. 1-8
Comedy Friday 11/1 Gals and Pals All Saints’ Day Comedy: 7:30 p.m., Newscapes Brewing, 163 Washington Ave., Portland. $11.79. humanitix.com Friday 11/1 & Saturday 11/2 Chris Higgins: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $29.44. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Tuesday 11/5 “We’re Probably F’d” Election Night watch party: With five stand-up comedians, 7 p.m., Empire […]
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Community Calendar: Nov. 1-8
Bulletin Board Saturday 11/2 Bountiful Fair: Holiday/craft fair, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stevens Avenue Congregational Church UCC, 790 Stevens Ave., Portland. 317-3806 Busy Angels’ Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Scarborough Free Baptist Church, 55 Mussey Road. 883-2336 Saturday 11/2 & Sunday 11/3 Early Bird Holiday Arts and Craft Show: 9 a.m. to […]
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Mainewhile: In the end, moving is always a big deal
Moving. Ugh. I swore the last time, when we bought our sweet little farm we love so much, that it was our last move. “Never again!” was the rallying cry as we slogged through the stacks of boxes and bubble wrap. I meant it, too. I love this place and would have been perfectly content […]
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Forum: Reflections on finding connection, making changes in retirement
Making a move at any stage of life can be daunting, but doing so during the retirement years can be a particularly intimidating transition. Change, at any age, is not an easy process. Last year, after losing my husband, I decided to leave Cape Cod and moved to Maine into a new community called Cumberland […]