I have had the privilege of knowing Rosemarie De Angelis for 35 years, since my days as a student at Dora L. Small Elementary through my current role as school nurse at Frank I. Brown Elementary. Throughout my life, De Angelis has been an exemplary model of commitment to and passion for public service and […]

I encourage my neighbors to reelect Rosemarie De Angelis to the South Portland School Board. De Angelis has the experience to guide school leadership to a responsible budget that improves education quality and the well-being of students. With the reduction in COVID-19 funding, we need a compassionate leader who is also pragmatic. As a former […]

I’m writing to wholeheartedly support Rosemarie De Angelis for school board. As a lifelong educator, De Angelis understands the critical importance of education for South Portland. She has worked tirelessly to support and improve our schools as a school board member and she will continue to do that in the days to come. One of […]

While natural grass turf has a cooling effect, artificial turf surfaces can reach temperatures as high as 200 degrees, hotter than asphalt, warm enough to melt cleats. This heating, which will only worsen as the climate warms, puts children a risk for a spectrum of heat-related illnesses including dehydration, heatstroke and thermal burns. In the […]

I am writing to express my support for Jessica Walker for South Portland City Council. I have known Walker for 13 years as our children have been classmates since kindergarten. During those many years, I have witnessed her demonstrate a deep commitment to her community, which is reflected in her extensive involvement and advocacy efforts. […]

I’m writing in support of Misha Pride for reelection to the South Portland City Council. Pride is a thoughtful, responsive councilor who listens carefully and acts in an even-handed way, two important qualities for a leader in a community undergoing significant change. I believe Pride puts the best interest of all South Portland residents at […]

I’m writing in support of reelecting Misha Pride for the District 3 South Portland City Council seat. Pride has impressed me over the past year, as I have become more observant of City Council work. I have seen Pride listen intently, be willing to compromise, think critically about issues that come before the council and […]

We face serious challenges in South Portland, and we will have important decisions to make in the next few years. We need to fix a broken tax system, secure sufficient housing to reduce the pressure on home prices and rents, decide how to guide further development, improve the environment for local business, prepare for the […]

Please join me in supporting Rosemarie De Angelis for a seat on the South Portland School Board. De Angelis is very community minded, and is willing to put in the time. I truly believe that she will do an excellent job as a member of the South Portland School Board. Sherre Maynard South Portland

Gun violence and school shootings are sobering realities facing parents, educators, school districts and, most importantly, students all over our country. The South Portland School Board has presented three separate bonds on your November ballot. As the mother of two young students, I am asking you to please vote “yes” in favor of the $3 […]