Election letters To the editor, I write to encourage all Maine voters to participate in the upcoming March 5 presidential primary, and encourage those in South Portland’s House District 122 to participate in the special election to fill the House seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Lois Galgay Reckitt. In particular, I encourage […]
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News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
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A Window on the Past – The history of Coca-Cola bottling in South Portland
Most South Portland residents are aware that we have a Coca-Cola bottling plant on Western Avenue near the airport. The plant that is there today, acquired by its current owners in 1988, has a long and interesting history. Let’s take a look at how Coca-Cola ended up being bottled here in our community. The Coca-Cola […]
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Letters to the Editor
Winter safety is a team effort To the editor, We are now in the throws of “real winter,” and even though it is not the amount of snow that I remember as a child (I know, I am old!), it requires significant effort by our public works department. With Melissa Hutchins at the helm, our […]
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Our Sustainable City – Hear ye, hear ye, king tides are approaching
A king tide is a non-scientific term people often use to describe exceptionally high tides. King tides are the highest predicted ocean tides of the year which occur at new and full moons when the gravitational pull of both the sun and moon is at its highest. This weekend, king tides are predicted to occur […]
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Fossils and nature exploration featured at South Portland Public Library
Park Ranger Sydney Raftery invites the community to explore Maine’s ancient past through fossils and nature in a Wildlife & Ecology Lecture Series, providing insights into the state’s history, while also engaging both adults and children in interactive Nature Story Time events.
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Cape Elizabeth faces crucial decision on school building options and community input
The town is weighing school building options and community input, as seven preliminary design choices are presented, emphasizing the necessity of public feedback for a November 2024 referendum.
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Winter wonders with Cape Elizabeth Land Trust’s outdoor programs
The winter programs in Cape Elizabeth offer residents an opportunity to connect with nature through scenic walks, animal tracking, and an amphibian education initiative.
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Age Friendly South Portland – Election information and advice
“Voting is of critical importance to the strength and vitality of our system of government … For our democracy to work, we must all participate in the process. Please register and vote and encourage your family, friends and neighbors to do the same.” These words are from the introduction to the State of Maine Voter […]
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Community News – Town & Country makes contribution to food cupboard
With demand for services and resources continuing to surge at the South Portland Food Cupboard, Town & Country Federal Credit Union delivered a contribution to support the food cupboard in the short-term and provide support to its largest, single fundraiser happening later this spring. The credit union recently presented a $5,000 check to help the […]
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A Window on the Past – Casco Bottling Company
Casco Bottling Company served customers throughout greater Portland for half a century. Even today, it’s fairly easy to find old Casco soda bottles at antiques stores and thrift shops in Maine. Some may not realize that it actually started as a Coca-Cola bottler. The company was originally founded by Arthur Ardrey in 1927. Ardrey had […]