Since she started running for City Council in August, Jessica Walker has insisted that her campaign is all about helping South Portland people gain access – to education, to housing, to safe places to walk and pedal, and to reliable public transportation. She’s been eloquent articulating these principles. I’ll focus on two other sorts of […]
South Portland Sentry
News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
Letter: Rosemarie De Angelis exemplifies strengths South Portland schools need
I’ll be voting for Rosemarie De Angelis for the District 3 School Board seat in South Portland. I want someone on the board who is unwaveringly curious, always questioning, self reflecting and admitting faults, and puts in the time and energy beyond their elected duties to serve with intelligence and empathy. These are traits I’ve […]
Letter: Safe turf is possible for South Portland High School
I’ve enjoyed living in South Portland since 2006 and I encourage our kids to be actively engaged in all types of sports so they can learn valuable life lessons of teamwork, trying their best, never giving up, and sportsmanship. I am also a state of Maine-licensed geologist, specializing in environmental hydrogeology. My profession has allowed […]
Turf field draws debate in South Portland school bonds
The upcoming ballot question includes $12.3 million for a new athletic complex at the high school, including a controversial turf field. Some residents are concerned about health and safety, as well as environmental effects.
Six candidates vie for three Cape Elizabeth council seats
David Andrews, David Hughes, Tim Reiniger, Jonathan Sahrbeck, Elizabeth Scifres and Andrew Swayze are vying for the three open seats.
$95M school proposal divides Cape Elizabeth voters
$89.9 million would go toward building a new middle school, additions and renovations at the others, and $4.8 million toward repairs of the original 1934 school building. Some members of the School Building Advisory Committee argues its recommendations were not considered in the current proposal.
Playoff time arrives for Cape Elizabeth, South Portland
Postseason set to begin in cross country, field hockey, soccer and volleyball
Senate District 29
South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and part of Scarborough
Community Calendar: Oct. 25-Nov. 1
Bulletin Board Friday 10/25 Ronald McDonald House Charities Hearts and Hands Gala: 6-11 p.m., The Landing at Pine Point, 353 Pine Point Road, Scarborough. rmhcmaine.org/events Saturday 10/26 Hike for Hospice: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hospice of Southern Maine, 390 Route 1, Scarborough. $25. hikeforhospice.org “Falmouth/Yarmouth Breaks the Silence of Domestic Abuse”: Speakers with Finding […]