The summer is in full swing and so are several South Portland Sustainability programs. We have a few program updates and upcoming events to share. 2024 Resilient Yards 2024 Resilient Yards is the follow-up to the inaugural 100 Resilient Yards program launched last spring. This year, we selected 95 yards to receive either a native […]
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Cape Elizabeth ice arena group hopes to raise funds for future plans
The group is hoping to purchase a chiller and put a roof over the temporary rink.
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South Portland’s late Russ Lunt lauded by community members
“He came to every council meeting. He was always here. A witness, an advocate, a kind of shock absorber, a kind of chorus,” said resident Jeff Steinbrink.
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‘Linky’ Erskine calling it a day after 40 years with city of South Portland
The parks operation manager, who will retire next week, has seen the creation of some of South Portland’s most popular public spaces during his career.
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Arts Calendar: June 28-July 5
Comedy Friday 6/28 “All Killers”: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $10 advance, $15 at door. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Justin Willman, “Illusionati”: Magic and comedy, 7 p.m. State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. $30-$49.50. statetheatreportland.com Saturday 6/29 Kathleen Madigan: 7 p.m. State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. $34.75-$69.75. statetheatreportland.com Mike Eaton: 7 p.m., […]
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Community Calendar: June 28-July 5
Bulletin Board Saturday 6/29 “As Good As New Market and Community Clothing Swap”: Noon to 5 p.m., Toad&Co, 31 Diamond St., Portland. Free. toadandco.com Saturday 6/29 & Sunday 6/30 Maine Oyster Festival: Free events around Freeport. themaineoysterfestival.com Wednesdays 7/3-7/31 Braiding Circle: For BIPOC community members, 4-6 p.m., Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St., Portland. Free, […]
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People and Business: June 26
Hires, promotions, appointments Erin Campbell has been promoted to CFO at Maine Savings Federal Credit Union. She joined as senior vice president of finance and accounting last year and was previously CFO at Maine State Credit Union and Brewer Federal Credit Union. David Sayers, CFO at Maine Savings for 15 years, will take on the […]
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Mainewhile: Rent-a-cat business may be answer to mouse problem
Built in the year 1818, my parents’ home is an utterly charming little post-and-beam Cape, set on the corner of two tiny roads in a rural Maine town. Surrounded by trees and meadow, it paints an idyllic picture and has welcomed, nurtured and cocooned the family for years now. Sit in it quietly, though, and […]
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A Window on the Past: The Second Advent Chapel at Cash Corner
As early as 1883 and as late as the 1930s, the Advent Chapel was in use at Cash Corner, located at 368-370 Main St., near the corner of Skillings Street. The fire station now covers the site. Back in 2005, I talked with resident Waverly Hammond who remembered peeking through the windows of the chapel […]
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Music man: Accomplished South Portland band director inducted into Hall of Fame
Craig Skeffington is honored for his work at South Portland High School over the past 30 years and also for his work as a composer, arranger, trumpet player and more.