As we wade into the murky world of remediation of brownfield-contaminated land regarding the Yard South proposals for the Bug Light buildout, we should think back to the earlier Protect South Portland efforts to forestall tar sands coming through our port. Those efforts remain ongoing. Biological weapon agents have caused harm and death to many […]
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Sentry Meetings: Aug. 23-30
Cape Elizabeth Tue. 8/27 6:30 p.m. School Board High School Tue. 8/27 7 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Zoom, Town Hall South Portland Mon. 8/26 5 p.m. Transit Advisory Cash Corner Fire Station Mon. 8/26 7 p.m. Board of Appeals City Hall Tue. 8/27 5:30 p.m. Civil Service Commission City Hall Wed. 8/28 6 p.m. […]
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South Portland revaluation prompts outcry
The majority of residents’ property taxes will be going up with the projected revaluation.
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Mainewhile: Versant offer is well intentioned, but crosses a line
Props out to the Maine Public Utility Commission for drawing a line to preserve our collective right to privacy in rejecting Versant Power’s recent offer to turn over electric usage records as a way for police to target illegal marijuana farms. The offer makes a sort of sense, I suppose. Illegal pot farms have been […]
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School Notebook: Aug. 21
Two seniors chosen as Student Leaders interns Two Deering High School seniors were selected for Bank of America’s Student Leaders summer internship, an eight-week paid program to help students connect with employment and develop their skills. Jael Mowa is working at Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine. She is the state policy director for […]
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Letter: Yard South will create problems, not solve housing affordability
Yard South will not solve the affordable housing problem in South Portland. Instead it will cater to folks who can afford million-dollar homes and raise taxes. New roads, schools, upgraded resources and future damage to our shoreline will increase taxes. The plan for the new owners to ride a bus or a bike is a […]
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Arts Calendar: Aug. 23-30
Comedy Friday 8/23 Michael Brigante: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $29.44-$39.82. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com “Breaking Down the House”: 8 p.m., Maine House of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. eventbrite.com Kendall Farrell: 9:30 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $29.44. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 8/24 Jay Chanoine: 7 and 9:30 p.m., […]
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Community Calendar: Aug. 23-30
Bulletin Board Saturday 8/24 St. Maximilian Kolbe Church 5K: Benefits South Portland Food Cupboard, 8:30 a.m. kids fun run, 9 a.m. 5K, St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough. $30 advance, $35 day-of. tinyurl.com/bdz5ksy8 Portland School of Ballet open house: 10 a.m. to noon, 517 Forest Ave., Portland. portlandballet.org/psb “Star Party”: With Southern […]
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People and Business: Aug. 21
Hires, promotions, appointments Craig Robinson was promoted to vice president, commercial services officer at Katahdin Trust, working at its Scarborough branch. He has worked at the bank for three years. Chris Keeler was hired as a regional sales executive at Taro Health, a health insurance provider serving individuals, families and small businesses. He previously worked […]
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33-unit senior housing development proposed in Cape Elizabeth town center
The development would require zoning amendments and the council voted unanimously to send the matter to the Planning Board for review.