I am deeply committed to fostering genuine community engagement and citizen activism that sparks meaningful dialogue. Last week, I had the opportunity to attend a No Yard South presentation led by one of the group’s founders and a former South Portland mayor. I was interested to hear the group’s concerns, constructive criticism and potential solutions. […]
South Portland Sentry
News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
Casco Bay Estuary Partnership awards resiliency grants
Seven Maine nonprofits and communities received a total of $112,726 in grants through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
People and Business: Sept. 11
Hires, promotions, appointments Nancy Jarrett was hired at Keller Williams Realty as assistant market center administrator and Corey Lynn Morton joined as director of agent services. Seven new associates joined Keller Williams in August: Jacob Cloutier, Faith Fontaine, Julia Langham, Deanna McKenna, Jane Meisenbach, Richard Meisenbach and Greg Selmon. Cannabis attorney Jill G. Cohen was […]
Sentry Meetings: Sept. 6-13
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 9/9 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Tue. 9/10 6:30 p.m. School Board Town Hall Tue. 9/10 7 p.m. Conservation Committee Town Hall Wed. 9/11 5:30 p.m. Community Services Committee Community Center Wed. 9/11 6 p.m. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion T.M. Library South Portland Mon. 9/9 8:30 a.m. Board of Health Zoom, Planning/Dev. […]
Upcoming South Portland library events
The South Portland Public Library will host several events next week, including Conversation with a Cop, a book discussion and nature stories at the main library. A 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, South Portland Police Chief Daniel Ahern will visit for the afternoon to converse with attendees and answer questions they may have. At 6 […]
South Portland holding tax reassessment Q&As
South Portland is hosting three question-and-answer sessions with the public on the city’s recent reassessment. One was held Sept. 4. Others will be held Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 9 to 11 a.m. and Thursday, Sept. 12, from 3 to 5 p.m. at City Hall. Questions can be emailed in advance to Tracy London, the assistant […]
Road work continues in South Portland
The Maine Department of Transportation will continue its work in South Portland this month with paving projects on Broadway, Casco Bay Bridge, Ocean Street, Evans Street and Running Hill Road. The city is also conducting some paving projects on local roads. Casco Bay Bridge is expected to be paved the week of Sept. 9 between […]
Nomination papers available for Cape Elizabeth council and school board seats
Nomination papers in Cape Elizabeth for Town Council and school board must be returned to the Town Clerk’s Office and verified by 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9. The seats of Town Councilors Tim Reiniger, Jeremy Gabrielson and Susan Gillis are up for grabs, and the seats of Heather Altenburg, Kathleen Curr-Sparks and Elizabeth Scifres will […]
Age Friendly Resource Fair set for Sept. 13
Age Friendly South Portland and the South Portland Senior Center will host an Age Friendly Resource Fair on Friday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Community Center. Over 40 service providers will be at the event to offer information and resources on healthy aging, wellness, home modification, senior programs, vaccine clinics, blood […]
Arts Calendar: Sept. 6-13
Comedy Friday 9/6 Josh Potter: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $29.44-$39.82. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Gals and Pals Summerween with George Hamm: 7:30 p.m., Newscapes Brewing, 163 Washington Ave., Portland. $11.79. humanitix.com/us Chelsea Handler: 8 p.m., Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland. $66.50-$201. porttix.com Friday 9/6 & Saturday 9/7 Last Call Showcase: 9:30 […]