The waste management company ecomaine announced the launch of its Upcycle Challenge for 2024, targeted at students from grades first to sixth, and seventh to 12th with the opportunity to win a $250 award in their respective age groups. The Upcycle Challenge, according to a news release, invites students from ecomaine’s member communities to transform […]
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Our Sustainable City – Springing into action: Landcare and gardening season await
According to Punxsutawney Phil, spring is right around the corner. If, like many, you are starting to think about your yard and lawn, here are some helpful reminders about our city’s land-care ordinance. If you’re excited to start gardening, I’ll also share how you can get involved with our local community gardens. In 2020, South […]
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Battle of the Neighborhoods promotes community unity and support
The South Portland Food Cupboard organizes the annual event, encouraging residents to donate nonperishable food items or money to support those in need during the winter months, with this year’s competition featuring an East vs. West format.
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South Portland unites to tackle coastal resiliency after devastating storms
The city mobilizes a diverse array of stakeholders, including city officials, residents, and regulatory authorities, in a concerted effort to address the extensive damage wrought by January storms and chart a resilient path forward for its coastline.
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Age Friendly South Portland – Where snow falls, Golden Shovel follows
Winter is in full swing and snow will fall. Age Friendly South Portland has once again promoted the Golden Shovel program for the businesses on Ocean Street from Mill Creek Park to Thomas Knight Park. This is the fourth annual Golden Shovel Award. The Golden Shovel has previously been awarded to Verbena (2020), SOPO Seafood […]
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A Window on the Past – Maine Memorial Company and the DiMatteo family
We take a look this week at one of the oldest continuously-running companies in the state – Maine Memorial Company at 220 Main St. in South Portland. After over 100 years of operation, the monument company is still going strong, now under the ownership and management of Paul DiMatteo, grandson of founder Michael DiMatteo. While […]
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SpringFest 2024: A community celebration
Organized by the Rotary Club of South Portland-Cape Elizabeth, the festival presents a community-oriented celebration featuring various events, including a winter fireworks show, gnome-themed activities, and family-friendly contests.
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Coastal communities unite: tackling floods and environmental preservation on Sawyer Road/Street
Town councils of Cape Elizabeth and Scarborough convened in Scarborough’s Municipal Building to address ongoing flooding on Sawyer Road/Street, crucial in combating floods, supported by a $1.5 million grant.
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Genealogical Society meets online March 2
The Greater Portland Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society is offering a free online (Zoom) meeting on Saturday, March 2 beginning at 1 p.m. The program will feature Kathleen Ayers, a retired register of probate from Kennebec County, who will present a workshop titled, Maine’s County Probate Courts. She will give an overview of records in Maine’s County […]
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Community News – South Portland High School Chamber Singers perform anthem at State House
Senator Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, welcomed the South Portland Chamber Singers of South Portland High School to the State House to perform the national anthem on Feb. 15. The Chamber Singers, led by Director Darren Whidden, is an audition-based choir that performs at events across the state. “I am so grateful to the South Portland […]