Hires, promotions, appointments Brian Franks was named president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Maine. His most recent position was director of strategic planning and process at L.L. Bean. Franks is on the board of directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine and is the corporate campaign co-chair at L.L. Bean for United Way of […]
South Portland Sentry
News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Arts Calendar: Oct. 25-Nov. 1
Comedy Friday 10/25 Bo Johnson: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $29.44-$39.82. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 10/26 Emily Ruskowski; Janet McNamara: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $24.45. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Sunday 10/27 Stand-Up Comedy Workshop graduation showcase: 2 p.m., The Hill Arts, 76 Congress St., Portland. $15 advance, $20 at […]
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Mainewhile: Sometimes it’s not failure, it’s just a mismatch
I had to say goodbye to my old horse, Henry, this week. But I am not here to talk about that. It feels like I’ve been doing a lot of talking about death lately. What I want to talk about instead is purpose. I belong to the school of thought that believes that, ultimately, our […]
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Through My Lens: Discovering the charm of American election yard signs
As a newcomer to America, particularly here in Maine, there are many things about the election season that have both surprised and intrigued me. This is my second presidential election, and I can’t help but reflect on how vastly different it is from elections I’ve witnessed in other parts of the world. My first time […]
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A Window on the Past: The evolution of apothecaries and pharmacies in the 19th century
While we are currently doing research into the Augustus P. Fuller varnish factory that once operated in the Ligonia area of South Portland (near the corner of Main Street and Lincoln Street), I thought it would be a good time to take a look at just how a varnish and/or paint manufacturer might have come […]
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Yarmouth boys finish red-hot with victory at Cape
Clippers turn attention to another title quest after a hard-fought 2-1 victory.
Posted inFootball, Forecaster Sports, South Portland Sentry, Varsity Maine
Rose’s heroics too much for South Portland
Noble standout accounts for two TDs on offense, two interceptions on defense in a 21-13 Knights’ victory.
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Sentry Meetings: Oct. 18-25
Cape Elizabeth Tue. 10/22 7 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Zoom, Town Hall South Portland Mon. 10/21 6:30 p.m. Conservation Committee Zoom, Planning/Dev. Tue. 10/22 6:30 p.m. City Council City Hall Wed. 10/23 6 p.m. Housing Authority Housing Authority Wed. 10/23 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, City Hall Thu. 10/24 5 p.m. Harbor Commissioners Workshop […]
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A Window on the Past: Old Settlers Cemetery history, and lecture Tuesday about gravestone symbolism
South Portland Historical Society will be featuring cemetery expert Ron Romano for its next lecture, “Understanding Symbolism on Maine’s Early Gravestones,” to be held at the Community Center on Tuesday, Oct. 22. More details on the lecture are at the end of this column. With a nod to Romano’s lecture, we take a look this […]
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South Portland’s District 4 council candidates vow to address tax increases, housing shortage
Incumbent Steven Riley and challenger Jessica Walker both say property taxes and the housing shortage are top priorities.