Gabe Berman and Kaity Woods are this year’s recipients.
South Portland Sentry
News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
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A Window on the Past: Cushman’s Bakery and the Nathan A. Cushman family
There are still many older residents in South Portland who have fond memories of Cushman’s Bakery with their great bread, rolls, doughnuts, pies and more. For younger generations, however, they may have never heard of this once-giant bakery in New England. I recently read an interesting biography, “Nathan A. Cushman; a rugged individualist,” and it […]
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South Portland council declines to pursue proposed transitional housing plan for former school building
Zoning ordinances must be reexamined to allow for such facilities in the city, and councilors say they are open to exploring that option.
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Cape Elizabeth School Board plans special meeting on new, ‘unvetted’ bond proposal
Some councilors and residents say the council chairman’s timing of a vote on his proposal was an attempt to undermine the school board’s proposed $89.9 million school project.
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Arts Calendar: July 12-19
Comedy Friday 7/12 “In Utero, a Radical Feminist Comedy Show”: 7:30 p.m., Blue, 650 Congress St., Portland. $15 advance, $20 at door. 21-plus. blueportlandmaine.com Friday 7/12 & Saturday 7/13 Mike Cannon: 7 p.m. Friday, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $25-$35. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Wednesday 7/17 Steven Briggs: 7 p.m., […]
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Community Calendar: July 12-19
Bulletin Board Saturday 7/13-Saturday 7/20 Bluefin Benefit Battle: Fishing tournament, benefits American Cancer Society, Portland Yacht Club, 100 West Commercial St., Portland. bluefinbattle24.givesmart.com Ongoing Adult chess drop-in: 3 p.m., Saturdays. Bring a chess board if you have one. Prince Memorial Library, 266 Main St., Cumberland. princememorial.org Bath ReStore: 1 Chandler Drive. 504-9340. habitat7rivers.org Bellows Supportive […]
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School Notebook: July 10
Mainely Character scholarships awarded Hawa Muana, a recent graduate of Deering High School, and Anna Seigel, a recent graduate of Waynflete School, have each been awarded a $5,000 Mainely Character scholarship, which is awarded annually to high school seniors who demonstrate exemplary concern for others, responsibility, integrity and courage, according to a release. Muana attended […]
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Mainewhile: Take your own good advice and go easy on yourself
If you are a regular reader of my musings, then you know that I have spent the last few weeks sitting with my mom as she died. If you are new to my writings … well, hello. That’s a big introduction. Welcome to the conversation. I am working my way through my grief, and I […]
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Letter: We must do better to address poverty and homelessness
Last week, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to uphold an ordinance banning people from sleeping or camping in public spaces. Over the past few years, poverty has become increasingly visible in Portland. A walk through downtown Portland reveals many homeless people living on our streets. Poverty is often invisible, which is part of why homeless […]
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Letter: Popular vote compact would disregard Mainers
Yarmouth state Rep. Art Bell’s Legislative Update stated that rural communities would have “equal sway” in in the outcome of elections if his national popular vote compact were enacted by enough states. That assertion is ludicrous. Maine, with a population of 1.385 million, would be ignored in favor of populous states such as New York […]