This month the Scarborough philanthropist will receive the Distinguished American Award from the Maine Chapter of the National Football Foundation.
South Portland Sentry
News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
Paint for Preservation fundraiser will feature 31 plein air artists this year
The annual benefit for the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust will be capped off with a gala and auction of the paintings June 23.
Spring sports season in full swing
Weather could be better, but early action has been exciting.
South Portland Food Cupboard outgrows facility, looking for new space
The pantry hopes to buy a building that’s at least 2,000 square feet larger or purchase land to build one.
Arts Calendar: May 3-10
Comedy Friday 5/3 Jordan Klepper: 7 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. $25-$45. statetheatreportland.com Ultimate Roast Championship preliminary round 3: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $10. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Jeff Leeson: 9:30 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $25. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 5/4 Erik Scott: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, […]
Community Calendar: May 3-10
Bulletin Board Saturday 5/4 Spring Craft and Vendor Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Yarmouth Robert Boyd AMVets Hall, 148 North Road. $1 or donation to food pantry. [email protected] Repair Cafe: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 1 Chandler Drive, Bath. Hosted by Curtis Memorial Library. curtislibrary.com “Opus 20”: Midcoast Symphony Orchestra […]
People and Business: May 1
Hires, promotions, appointments Elise Baldacci of North Yarmouth was appointed president of Maine Credit Union League, effective June 3. She previously worked as deputy chief of staff for the governor’s office. She has worked at MCUL before as director of governmental affairs and assistant vice president, vice president and senior vice president of policy. Barbara […]
On eve of departure, Cape Elizabeth town manager lauded for leadership style
Matt Sturgis, leaving next week for a job in Cumberland, led the town with respect, collaboration and kindness, his colleagues say.
Mainewhile: Month of poetry just may have inspired further exploration
Did you enjoy National Poetry Month this year? I did. April is such a perfect month for poetry, I think, because it’s so full of promise. You know the warm days are on their way, but it is still chilly enough when the breeze blows that a book and a mug of tea are not […]
Sentry Meetings: May 3-10
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 5/6 7 p.m. Budget Public Hearing Town Hall Tue. 5/7 7 p.m. Planning Board Workshop Town Hall Wed. 5/8 5:30 p.m. Community Services Community Center Wed. 5/8 6 p.m. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion T.M. Library Wed. 5/8 7 p.m. Town Council Workshop Town Hall Thu. 5/9 8:30 a.m. School Building Advisory Zoom Thu. […]