RiRenzo, who focuses on South Portland and Cape Elizabeth, has advice for providing trees for pollinators.
South Portland Sentry
News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
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Susan Tan and Megan Tan to visit library for author talk
Susan and Megan Tan will discuss their podcast series,“Now or Never: How to Find Love When Love Feels Impossible,” on Aug. 24.
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A Window on the Past – The William W. Rich family of Ferry Village
There are still many people in South Portland who are alive to remember the W.W. Rich & Sons store that was once a fixture in the downtown of Ferry Village, on the corner of Sawyer and High streets. Although the grocery was in business for nearly 40 years, Willie Rich, for whom the store was […]
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Age Friendly South Portland – Complete Streets, a walker’s perspective
A Complete Street is one that is safe for all users: walkers, drivers, riders. South Portland has a Complete Streets policy. The streets of South Portland are complex. Major arteries go through residential areas where people of all ages and abilities need to cross the street to get to schools, churches, libraries, and stores. The […]
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From Augusta – Helping older Mainers afford their property taxes
Rising property taxes can be a major burden for many older Mainers. In Augusta, I work diligently with my colleagues to pass measures to make sure Mainers most in need get relief. This year, my colleagues and I replaced the unworkable Senior Property Tax Stabilization Program with more targeted property tax relief. We had to […]
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Car show coming to benefit South Portland Food Cupboard
A car show fundraiser will be held at Southern Maine Community College on Aug. 13.
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Our Sustainable City – Electrify Everything!; A success story
That’s a wrap on Electrify Everything! South Portland’s beneficial electrification rebate program aimed at assisting low- and moderate-income residents with adopting more efficient, cleaner electric technologies for their homes, transportation, and lawncare equipment. The city awarded $262,000 in rebates to 317 participating South Portland households over 10 months. Funding for this program came from the […]
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Letters to the Editor
City should consider petition topics To the editor, In the July 21 edition of the Sentry, the headline highlighted South Portland seeking community engagement for its upcoming Comprehensive Plan. The article stressed how the city is committed to engaging resident input for consideration in the final plan. I applaud the city for seeking out the […]
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A Window on the Past – Fred Goodwin and his Red & White store
Goodwin’s Red & White Super Market is still remembered by many local residents. The long-running store was located in a building at the Mountain View Apartments housing complex. The building was acquired by the city of South Portland in 1968 and used for many years as the South Portland recreation center. It was eventually torn […]
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Community News – Road races to benefit South Portland Food Cupboard, Holy Cross School
Two upcoming road races, including kids’ fun run events, will benefit a pair of causes. Participants can sign up to run, walk or volunteer. The St. Max 5K Road Race and Kids’ Fun Run will be held in Scarborough on Saturday, Aug. 26. The event is a benefit for the South Portland Food Cupboard and […]