Options to be voted on by the Town Council Sept. 9 include a roundabout or sharper corners.
South Portland Sentry
News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
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People and Business: Aug. 28
Hires, promotions, appointments Accounting and advisory firm Baker Newman Noyes promoted multiple employees at its Portland office. Alexandra Brophy was promoted to senior marketing manager; Stacy Kirk, audit reports manager; and Jessica Rousseau, talent acquisition manager in the HR department. In the tax practice: Joseph Begin, Steven Powers, Remy Schneider and Connor Smart were promoted […]
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Mainewhile: Fair season is the best season
OK everybody, here we are at my most favorite time of year – fair season. I mean, OK, it can be an exhausting day. You get hot and dusty, and sort of overwhelmed with sights, sounds, smells and crowds. But, oh, who am I kidding? All worth it, it’s the fair! The thing about the […]
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Community Calendar: Aug. 30-Sept. 6
Bulletin Board Monday 9/2 Southern Maine Workers’ Center karaoke fundraiser: 6-10 p.m., SPACE, 538 Congress St., Portland. Entry by donation. space538.org Thursday 9/5 Teen Video Game Tournament: 3:30-6 p.m., Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square. Free, first-come, first-served. Ages 12-19. portlandlibrary.com Friday 9/6 Red Cross blood drive: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jewish Community Alliance […]
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Through My Lens: Kamala Harris’ acceptance speech and inspirations
Kamala Harris’ acceptance speech was more than just a moment of political significance — it was a beacon of hope for many across the nation, particularly for immigrant families and young girls who see themselves reflected in her journey. As the daughter of immigrants – her mother hailing from India and her father from Jamaica […]
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Arts Calendar: Aug. 30-Sept. 6
Comedy Friday 8/30 & Saturday 8/31 Big Jay Oakerson: 9:30 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $34.63. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Monday 9/2 “Hairy Situation”: Performed by Alok, 8 p.m., First Parish Church, 425 Congress St., Portland. $30 advance, $35 at door. space538.org Wednesday 9/4-Sunday 9/8 Portland Comedy Festival: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 3 and 7 […]
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Sentry Meetings: Aug. 30-Sept. 6
Cape Elizabeth Tue. 9/3 7 p.m. Planning Board Workshop Town Hall Wed. 9/4 7 p.m. Town Council Workshop Town Hall Thu. 9/5 7 p.m. Recycling Committee Public Works South Portland Mon. 9/2 5 p.m. Landcare Management Water Resource Mon. 9/2 5 p.m. Public Arts Committee Zoom, Planning/Dev. Mon. 9/2 6:30 p.m. Conservation Committee Zoom, Planning/Dev. […]
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Annual car show at Bug Light Park set for Sept. 4
The annual show is free to attend, and free to enter a car.
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Over a million motorists expected this Labor Day weekend
The Maine Turnpike Authority estimates over a million drivers will be on the highways between Friday and Monday.
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Letter: Yard South proposal is ill conceived, greedy
As someone who has taken pride and enjoyed living in South Portland for almost 40 years, I now look forward to living my retirement years here. One of the specific activities that my husband and I both enjoy is going to Bug Light early in the morning and looking out at the sea with a […]