The school board stands behind its $89.9 million project and the Town Council chairman says his $42 million proposal is a contingency plan to cover immediate needs at the three schools.
South Portland Sentry
News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
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With dips, sips and a sense of community, social club grows
What started out as a couple of young women taking a winter swim at a Scarborough beach is now “this wonderful group for people from all walks of life and people of all ages.”
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School Notebook: July 24
Avesta awards two scholarships Two students received $1,000 scholarships from Avesta Housing. The scholarships are awarded annual to Avesta Housing residents enrolled in a post-secondary education program, including college, graduate school, trade school or a certificate program, within the next 12 months. Gertrude Armelle Akimfura of Westbrook plans to attend the University of Southern Maine […]
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People and Business: July 24
Hires, promotions, appointments Stacey Foote was promoted to vice president of claims at MEMIC Group, a super-regional workers’ compensation insurance company. She will oversee the eastern region claims handling operation. She joined MEMIC in 2004 as a compensation specialist. Michael Smith was promoted to managing partner at law firm Preti Flaherty. He has been a […]
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Arts Calendar: July 26-Aug. 2
Comedy Saturday 7/27 “Naughty Improv”: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $19.07. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com “LOLS, an Evening of Local Comedy”: 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland. $15 advance, $20 at door. onelongfellowsquare.com Thursday 8/1 Comedy Town, Maine: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $19.07. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com […]
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Community Calendar: July 26-Aug. 2
Bulletin Board Friday 7/26 Upcycle Fashion Show: 1-3 p.m., Community Services Hub, 418 Payne Road, Scarborough. $5, registration required. Ages 7-14. scarboroughmaine.org Friday 8/2 AARP Coffee and Conversation: 10 a.m., AARP Maine State Office, 53 Baxter Boulevard, Portland. Free. states.aarp.org/maine/coffees Friday 8/2-Sunday 8/4 Freeport Summer Blueberry Festival: Hosted by the South Freeport Congregational Church. Food, […]
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Sentry Meetings: July 26-Aug. 2
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 7/29 7 p.m. Town Council Public Hearing Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 7/30 6:30 p.m. School Board Town Hall Thu. 8/1 7 p.m. Recycling Committee Public Works South Portland Mon. 7/29 8:30 a.m. Board of Health Zoom, Planning/Dev. Thu. 8/1 6:30 p.m. Library Advisory Board Zoom, Main Library
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Mainewhile: What we choose to emphasize determines our lives
Upon occasion, I have been accused of being “a Pollyanna.” Which, by the way, is an insult. I could get into the oddness of how being compared to a character who tries to spread joy is an insult, but meh, I get it. Relentless cheerfulness in the face of real stressors is annoying. It would […]
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Sentry Spring Coaches of the Year
Dave Kahill and Sarah Boeckel are this year’s selections.
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Sentry Meetings: July 19-26
Cape Elizabeth Tue. 7/23 7 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Zoom, Town Hall South Portland Wed. 7/24 6 p.m. Housing Authority Housing Authority Wed. 7/24 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, City Hall Thu. 7/25 5 p.m. Harbor Commissioners Workshop Fish Pier Thu. 7/25 6 p.m. Human Rights Commission City Hall