One of our catalogers at South Portland Historical Society recently discovered an interesting piece of history tucked away in an old, turn-of-the-century scrapbook: a newspaper clipping containing an unnamed person’s recollection of the District 3 “little red schoolhouse” on Highland Avenue. We’ve been looking for information on this school for many years. We had previously […]
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South Portland Land Trust president, vice president look to focus on education, smaller conservation
Tex Haeuser, South Portland’s former longtime city planner, and Karen Talentino, a biologist, serve as president and vice president.
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$16.3 million in school bonds could be on South Portland’s November ballot
The City Council will hold an Aug. 6 public hearing and final vote on whether to send the three bond orders to a November referendum.
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Cape Elizabeth won’t be paying Lumbery legal fees
The lumber and hardware store, meanwhile, is up for sale, which co-owner Mike Friedland sees as opportunity to grow the business.
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Community Calendar: July 19-26
Bulletin Board Friday 7/19-Sunday 7/21 Yarmouth Clam Festival: Events around Yarmouth. clamfestival.com Through 7/20 Bluefin Benefit Battle: Fishing tournament, benefits American Cancer Society, Portland Yacht Club, 100 West Commercial St., Portland. bluefinbattle24.givesmart.com Thursday 7/25 Test out an e-bike: 9 a.m. to noon, Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road. First come, first served. scarboroughlibrary.org Friday 7/26 […]
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Arts Calendar: July 19-26
Comedy Friday 7/19 Talk of the Town Comedy Show: 8 p.m., Maine House of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. eventbrite.com Friday 7/19 & Saturday 7/20 Zoltan Kaszas: 7 and 9:30 p.m. both nights, Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $29.44-$39.82. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Thursday 7/25 Maine Made: 7:30 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress […]
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People and Business: July 17
Hires, promotions, appointments Katie Day was promoted to director of communications at Portland Ovations. She was hired in 2019 as a production designer and promoted in 2021 to marketing manager. Jackie Curtis was promoted to senior vice president, senior human resources officer at Norway Savings Bank. She started working at the bank in 2022 as […]
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Yarmouth Clam Festival ready to get underway Friday
This year’s festival program, including multiple appearances by American Idol’s Julia Gagnon, was a little harder to pull off because of a drop-off in the number of volunteers.
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Through My Lens: How do you want your steak cooked? Dining out can be challenging for immigrants
Summer in Maine is a delightful season, perfect for beach outings, scenic drives along the coast, and savoring the local culinary delights. Whether you’re indulging in pancakes or waffles with Maine maple syrup at a cozy diner, enjoying eggs Benedict and fries, or experiencing the quintessential whole lobster at a seaside restaurant, Maine’s food scene is […]
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Mainewhile: When it comes to spam calls and scammers, just hang up
Where I live, there is zero cell service. I mean, I can text people because we have the internet, but if I want to take or make a call? Then I have to wander outside and walk around with my phone held in the air until I find the one spot, approximately four inches square, […]