Like many other coastal communities, South Portland is vulnerable to coastal flooding and extreme weather patterns that are becoming more frequent with climate change. On Jan. 13, we witnessed serious, record-breaking coastal flooding many thought we would only face at some point in the future. The predicted tide was 11.2 feet, but the actual water […]
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A Window on the Past – Historic fishing in South Portland
The tragic loss of our two Willard Beach fishing shacks during the Jan. 13 storm is a reminder of South Portland’s fishing past. The point where the fishing shacks stood was the location of the Simonton families’ warehouse and crib-work wharf in the 1700s. Brothers William and Andrew Simonton arrived here in 1718 as part […]
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Community News – Mainely Character accepting 2024 scholarship applications
Mainely Character is accepting applications for scholarships for Maine high school seniors graduating in 2024 and attending post-secondary schools. The goal is to award 12 scholarships at $5,000 each in 2024. According to Mainely Character, the organization “awards scholarships to seniors who demonstrate courage, integrity, responsibility, and concern for others. We focus solely on these […]
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Letters to the Editor
Election letters To the editor, I am writing to express my strong support for Brendan Williams as a representative for the State House. In the aftermath of a devastating storm that wreaked havoc on parts of Willard Beach, Williams demonstrated exemplary leadership by collaborating with a state representative to initiate funding discussions for the rebuilding […]
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Willard Beach’s legacy, artistic tribute, and community resilience
South Portland’s fishing shacks at Willard Beach were swept away in recent storm, prompting community unity, a fundraiser by artist Julie Bernier, and planning for recovery.
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Special election set for House District 122 in South Portland
Governor Janet Mills declared a vacancy, leading to a scheduled special election on March 5, following the death of Lois Galgay Reckitt.
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Our Sustainable City – Driving toward sustainable transportation
Did you know that transportation accounts for approximately one quarter of South Portland’s greenhouse gas emissions? Our One Climate Future plan establishes strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions citywide. To lead the charge in enacting these strategies, South Portland hired its first sustainable transportation manager in 2021. The position has been the driving force behind […]
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South Portland City Council met to discuss transitional housing at Howard Johnsons
During a recent city council meeting, representatives from Maine State Housing, Catholic Charities, and Prosperity Maine discussed the progress of the transitional housing. The initiative aims to provide wraparound services for asylum seekers, with a deadline of June 30, 2024, to find alternative housing for the remaining 190 individuals.
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Nature themes blossom at South Portland Library
The library’s upcoming nature events, guided by Park Ranger Sydney, offer a blend of story time, interactive activities, and the Winter Reading Program.
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Letters to the Editor
Understand importance of accessibility To the editor, I am excited to announce my candidacy for state legislator, with a renewed commitment to championing disability rights, improving our transportation system, fixing our broken healthcare system, and investing in our education system. I will be running as an independent, which means I’ll aim to transcend party lines […]