In 2021, international aviation emitted over 384 million metric tons of carbon dioxide worldwide. This does not include additional greenhouse gas emissions from other daily airport operations, such as ground vehicles, ground support equipment, and energy usage from airport facilities. As emissions continue to rise as people fly more, airports are beginning to take on […]
South Portland Sentry
News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
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Letters to the Editor
Election letters To the editor, I am voting for Matt Beck to represent my district, HD 122, in the state legislature. He has lived in South Portland for more than 30 years, and in talking with him, it’s clear that he cares deeply about our city. It is critical that we have caring leadership at […]
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South Portland identifies shortfall in current year’s budget
South Portland faces a $4 million budget shortfall due to an inadvertent billing error, which, if corrected, would have raised taxes but is now expected to be absorbed through surplus revenues and expense reductions without impacting city services.
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Mid-Winter 10 Mile Classic in Cape Elizabeth this weekend
The Mid-Winter 10 Mile Classic in Cape Elizabeth presents a challenging winter run, featuring a picturesque course, dedicated volunteers, and a strong community impact.
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Skillin Elementary connects cafeterias to culture and the classroom
Recently, at Waldo T. Skillin Elementary School, chef Khadija Ahmed introduced culturally diverse dishes featuring locally sourced seafood as part of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute’s Connecting Cafeterias to Culture and the Classroom project.
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Maine libraries unite in Big Conversations to combat winter loneliness
The ‘Big Conversations in 10 Short Minutes’ initiative, is meant to foster meaningful connections and have a positive impact on combating the endemic of loneliness.
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Sen. Carney introduces bill to replace vital funding from Victims of Crime Act
LD 2084 would continue to fund programs that support victims of violent crimes, including those impacted by the Lewiston shooting.
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Candidates vie for House District 122 in special election
The vote is scheduled for Tuesday, March 5.
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Cape Elizabeth community invited to building forum
Residents are invited to a public forum on Feb. 1 at Cape Elizabeth Town Hall, where the School Building Advisory Committee, in collaboration with Harriman Architects, will unveil seven conceptual design options for the town’s schools.
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Whale exploration in family programming at Thomas Memorial Library
The Cape Elizabeth library hosted its inaugural whale-themed family discovery program. A follow-up event with the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is planned for Jan. 27.