The Maine Professional Drivers Association raised $39,000 for Camp Sunshine, of Casco, and Camp POSTCARD, of Poland. The funds were raised during its annual Maine Trucking for Kids Convoy, held at the Hannaford corporate headquarters on Pleasant Hill Road in Scarborough, on Sept. 17. Camp Sunshine, which caters to critically ill kids and their families […]
South Portland Sentry
News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
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Cape Elizabeth proposes zoning ordinance revisions to boost outdoor storage and display flexibility
Cape Elizabeth Town Council invited the town’s attorney to explain and review the proposed zoning ordinance amendments.
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Tony Miner’s vision comes to life with the Wicked Pickle pickleball facility
The state-of-the-art indoor pickleball facility is set to open in January, with membership options ranging from $39 to $99 per month.
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Lobster Pot ultimate tournament returns to South Portland
The eighth Lobster Pot, hosted by Maine Ultimate, is a gathering of over 1,700 college ultimate Frisbee players from the East Coast.
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A Window on the Past – Louie Gordon and his long-running Stuart’s Men’s Shop
For those who have lived in South Portland for a lifetime, the hole left by the closing of Stuart’s Men’s Shop can still be felt. There has never seemed to be a store like that since, where if you just want to go and pick out a tie or a shirt, you need go no […]
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Community News – Skillin Elementary School hosts info fair, playground grand opening
Skillin Elementary School, alongside the Skillin School PTA, hosted the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new playground at the annual Ice Cream Social on Oct. 5. Teachers and staff held an information fair in the gym to inform the community about the school-wide Positive Behavior Support and Intervention initiative, what it means for […]
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Letters to the Editor
Bug Light needs to be protected To the editor, Bug Light Park is considered South Portland’s premier park. But it’s security and value has been threatened by the proposed development of Yard South right next door. Bug Light’s proximity to a proposed 30-acre urban cityscape including four 18-story buildings, retail and office space, restaurants, and […]
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From Augusta – It’s time for Maine families to enroll in CHIP
Big changes are happening in Maine’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), also known as Cub Care, this fall. CHIP will cover even more children because eligibility has increased to 300 percent of the federal poverty level, or $90,000 annually for a family of four. Maine families can also enroll their 19- and 20-year-olds in this […]
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Fiddle-icious is a musical journey through Maine’s heritage
The ensemble, rooted in the state’s musical heritage, is coming to South Portland on Oct. 22.
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Author/mitten maker, Jen Ellis, will visit South Portland’s Main Library
‘From Bernie’s Mittens to My Heart’ author to discuss her writing journey, sources of inspiration, and the therapeutic benefits of creativity on Oct. 19.