We briefly mentioned Capt. Hiram Hamilton in this column two weeks ago; his wife was a daughter of Deacon Daniel Anthoine, the farmer who had a homestead farm on Highland Avenue, near the intersection of Anthoine Street. Let’s take a closer look at Captain Hamilton and the dangerous life of early captains and sailors […]
South Portland Sentry
News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
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Community Calendar: April 26-May 3
(Editor’s Note: The Books/Authors listings have been moved to the Arts Calendar, see Writing/Authors.) Bulletin Board Friday 4/26 Yoga to benefit Teens to Trails: Led by Yoga with Ashley Flowers, 9 a.m., Toad&Co, 31 Diamond St., Portland. $15. 21-plus. toadandco.com Saturday 4/27 Topsham Train Show: Presented by Great Falls Model Railroad Club, 10 a.m. to […]
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People and Business: April 24
Hires, promotions, appointments Julia Redding, a nursing home medical director for MaineHealth, has been appointed to the Avesta Housing Board of Directors. She is a member of the Maine Prescription Drug Affordability Board and a co-owner of Goodfire Brewing Co. in Portland. Dallas Phillips was named retail area sales manager for southern New England at […]
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Protective artificial dune could be in Scarborough Beach future
The dune, placed on the beach in front of the path to the parking lot, could prevent flooding like that damaging the state park during storms this winter.
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Ceremony in Cape Elizabeth honors lives lost in sinking of WWII Navy vessel
A wreath is laid at the memorial to the USS Eagle, which was torpedoed off the coast 79 years ago.
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Through My Lens: Stop shouting about deportation – we are patriots and we’re here to stay
I find myself constantly worn down by the word “deport,” and I believe that everyone should feel the weight of its implications, particularly in a country that prides itself on diversity and inclusion. Each time I believe I’m settling into my life in this adopted land, this word surfaces, casting a shadow over my sense […]
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Letter: Alternatives to Gorham Connector must be studied
The Maine Turnpike Authority’s proposed highway spur to Gorham is an irreversible mistake. It will ruin our village center and local economy, create sprawl, and will not solve our traffic problem. The Gorham Town Council should vote to withdraw from the agreement it signed two years ago with the turnpike authority. The costs of this […]
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Letter: Banning menthol cigarettes is good for health and wallets
Smoking is the No. 1 cause of preventable death in the U.S. Studies have shown that banning menthol cigarettes results in a quarter of menthol smokers giving up smoking. That would improve the health of thousands of young Mainers and reduce health care costs and increase longevity. Although the number of people who smoke cigarettes […]
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Sentry Meetings: April 26-May 3
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 4/29 4 p.m. Ordinance Committee Town Hall Thu. 5/2 8:30 a.m. School Building Advisory Zoom Thu. 5/2 6:30 p.m. School Building Advisory Town Hall Thu. 5/2 7 p.m. Recycling Committee Public Works South Portland Mon. 4/29 8:30 a.m. Board of Health Zoom, Planning/Dev. Wed. 5/1 6:30 p.m. Comp. Plan Committee Zoom, City […]
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Mainewhile: Cheers for the tax credits for Hadlock Field overhaul
In this life, there are certain sure signs of spring we all look for. The days growing longer, buds on the trees, robins in profusion – and opening day at Hadlock Field. This year, opening day was delayed by that massive April snowstorm we had. So fitting. But the snow was short-lived, spring reasserted itself […]