Led by Sari Greene, the organization delivered homemade meals to first responders.
South Portland Sentry
News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
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South Portland charts course for the future with Comprehensive Plan update
The plan aims to guide the city’s future through strategic visioning and compliance with state regulations.
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South Portland prepares for implementation of new Tree Protection Ordinance
Information sessions for the public will be held to provide details about tree removal regulations.
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Our Sustainable City – Things I wish I knew before I bought an EV
Buying an electric vehicle (EV) is an excellent way to reduce your carbon footprint, spend less on fuel, and reduce harmful air pollution. While many aspects of EV ownership are similar to owning a gas-powered vehicle, there are some differences that EV owners might not realize prior to their purchase. Here is a brief list […]
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A Window on the Past – Noah B. Knight, Civil War veteran and longtime town clerk
Active in politics and community affairs, Noah B. Knight was a well-known member of the Cape Elizabeth/South Portland community in the mid- to late-1800s. He was alive at the same time as the famous shipbuilder, Thomas E. Knight, but if they were related, it would be a very distant relationship. We’ve gone back several generations […]
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Winter solstice parade marks start of Community Art Boxes project
Thomas Memorial Library celebrated the winter solstice with therapeutic horticulture sessions and a luminous evening parade.
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Community News – Town & Country holiday initiative contributes to nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations in York and Cumberland counties will receive contributions totaling $10,500 through the Town & Country Federal Credit Union’s new 12 Days of Local Giving Local initiative. At a kick-off event held at the Locker Project in South Portland, the credit union made a $2,500 contribution to the organization and helped to pack hundreds […]
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A Window on the Past – Lewis H. Hutchinson, barber of Knightville and Ferry Village
We take a look this week at an interesting and well-known barber in South Portland in the 1890s and early 1900s. Although he was a man of many talents, Lewis Hutchinson was known by most as a barber in Knightville, but he later moved his home and business to Pleasant Street in the Ferry Village […]
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Jordan’s Farm secures USDA value-added producer grant
The $250,000 grant will propel growth, community ties and sustainability.
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Disagreement greets Cape Elizabeth City Council’s affordable housing zoning changes
The council’s decision to amend affordable housing zoning faced scrutiny.