Nancy O’Hagan wrote “One person, one vote is how elections should be,” published in the May 1-3 editions of these newspapers. While the statement is as it should be, the question of electing a president is more nuanced. Local, state and federal senators and representatives are certainly elected on that basis, but it is dangerous […]
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News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
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Mainewhile: The terrifying thrill of embracing change
I am “all at sixes and sevens,” as one elderly friend used to say. The phrase, a favorite of hers and now, by extension, of mine, means “in a state of confusion or disarray.” The dictionary (we all know I adore a good dictionary lookup) adds “befuddlement.” Which, let’s just pause a moment there and […]
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Sentry Meetings: May 17-24
Cape Elizabeth Tue. 5/21 7 p.m. Planning Board Zoom Wed. 5/22 6 p.m. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion T.M. Library Thu. 5/23 8:30 a.m. School Building Advisory Zoom Thu. 5/23 6 p.m. School Building Advisory Town Hall South Portland Mon. 5/20 6:30 p.m. Conservation Committee Planning/Dev. Tue. 5/21 6:30 p.m. City Council City Hall Wed. 5/22 6 […]
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Greely rallies, walks it off to beat Cape
Ryder Simpson’s seventh inning home run produces a palpitating 7-5 victory.
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Cape pulls away from TA to remain perfect
Capers hit their stride the final three quarters, prevail, 16-9, for 32nd consecutive victory.
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A Window on the Past: The Emery family and the mill at Mill Creek
When we looked at the Marean family last week, we noted that, in 1848, Joshua and William Marean had purchased an estimated 80 acres of land in Knightville along with “one half of the grist mill and privilege belonging to said mill.” This is the mill that used to operate at Mill Cove (next to […]
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Cape Elizabeth freshman to perform at Maine Country Music Hall of Fame
Jack Marston entered the Maine High School Student Guitar Competition after encouragement from the high school band director.
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Metro to temporarily take over South Portland Bus Service
The operations manager and bus director recently resigned, leaving the service without leadership.
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Arts Calendar: May 10-17
Comedy Friday 5/10 Downeasta: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com TJ: 9:30 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20-$30. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 5/11 Ben Bankas: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $25. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Sunday 5/12 “Listen, Good Fah You, Hun”: Mother’s Day comedy […]