As a coastal city, South Portland is focused on promoting landcare practices that protect the health of residents, pets, and Casco Bay. The city’s Landcare Management Ordinance restricts the use of pesticides and places limitations on fertilizer use across the city. Our aim is to build back soil health, restore native ecosystems, and protect water […]
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News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
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A Window on the Past – George W. Brown’s legacy in South Portland
If you could travel back in time to the 1800s, you’d barely recognize the area that is called Meeting House Hill. John Mussey’s farm extended from Cottage Road down the hill to Ferry Village and the waterfront. The First Congregational Church (called the Old North Church back then) was on the north side of Cottage […]
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Ryan Britt to discuss his new book at South Portland Public Library
“The Spice Must Flow: The Story of Dune, From Cult Novels to Visionary Sci-Fi Movies,” explores the evolution, impact, and ecological significance of Dune.
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South Portland Holiday Toy Drive unites community for gift-giving tradition
Led by the Maine Bikers Association and a community coalition, the effort benefits local children through donations, adoptions during the holiday season.
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From Augusta – Grieving and responding
As we continue to experience loss, grief, anger and many other reactions to the Oct. 25 mass shooting in Lewiston, I am torn between wanting to hold my colleagues and everyone in the Lewiston community in a comforting hug and feeling compelled to act. And many in our community have reached out with action items […]
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South Portland Historical Society hosts discussion with authors
The event on Nov.12 offers an opportunity to speak with authors Jean Flahive and Michael Connolly, who will share their passion for Maine history and storytelling.
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Letters to the Editor
Time for assault weapon ban To the editor, In light of the recent tragic loss of life in Lewiston, it is time the citizens of the state of Maine take a stand and do everything we can to end gun violence in this state. Let us be the ones to show the country how it […]
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Election results in South Portland
South Portland vote tallies are in, but are not unofficial until the secretary of state validates them.
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Cape Elizabeth November election results
The Cape Elizabeth election results are in, but they are not official until validated by the secretary of the state.
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Cape Elizabeth Town Council discusses proposed LD 2003 amendments
A council workshop, led by Caitlin Jordan, focused on the Affordable Housing Density and Dwelling Unit Allowance.