The South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Rotary announced that it will host an in-person conversation with Maine Sen. Angus King on Monday, Nov. 6. According to the club, “it’s an opportunity to learn more about the senator’s work, ask questions in the company of friends and neighbors.” The event will be held at the South Portland Community […]
South Portland Sentry
News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
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Letters to the Editor
More spending will raise taxes To the editor, In reading the article in the Sentry about the four people running for South Portland City Council, I was struck by a common theme. All but one candidate is advocating for more government spending. Not cutting spending so that taxes can be cut and older people who […]
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A Window on the Past – George “Fred” Hilborn and his bakery on Meeting House Hill
Hilborn’s Home Kitchen opened at 388 Cottage Road (known then as 125 Pillsbury St.) in 1928. Its proprietor, Fred Hilborn, became very well-liked in the community during his roughly eight years of operation in South Portland. Let’s take a look at this baker and his bakery on Meeting House Hill. George F. “Fred” Hilborn was […]
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Six candidates vie for South Portland Board of Education seats
There are open seats for South Portland’s Board of Education, some unopposed.
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South Portland’s city council race has two seats being sought by four candidates
District 1 and 2 have challengers for the open city council seats.
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South Portland has two unopposed seats for city council
South Portland Districts 4 and 5 have open, unopposed seats for city council.
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Letters to the Editor
Watch the South Portland candidates forum To the editor, South Portlanders have an opportunity to hear from candidates for city council on Monday, Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. in a forum hosted by the non-partisan League of Women Voters. The forum will be held in the city council chambers at South Portland City Hall, and […]
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Our Sustainable City – South Portland invites community to give input during the Comprehensive Plan update
The city of South Portland is hosting multiple events this October to give community members an opportunity to weigh in on the development of the city’s new Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan). The Comp Plan is the guiding document that will shape the city’s planning and policies over the next 15 years, which is why it’s […]
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A Window on the Past – Sherman G. Willard, grocer in Willard Square
Last week we looked at the longtime barber in Willard Square, Warren Wass. Let’s take a look at the grocer who first had that building at 427-429 Preble St. constructed in 1899 – Sherman Willard. Born in 1867 in Cape Elizabeth (now known as South Portland), Sherman G. Willard was the son of George W. […]
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Lyric Music Theater’s ‘Sound of Music’ opens Sept. 22
South Portland’s Lyric Music Theater is in its 71st season.