The 13th Annual St. Maximilian Kolbe 5k Road Race and Kids Fun Run in Scarborough will benefit the South Portland Food Cupboard. The Autumn N’ Ales 5K/10K/Half Marathon Road Race will benefit the Scarborough Land Trust, Project GRACE, and the Holy Cross School.
South Portland Sentry
News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
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Guest Column – National climate action lobbying is no problem
Many of us would like to take climate action at the national level as well as here in Maine, but, for various reasons, we don’t. For one thing, the national political scene seems like an intractable, completely dysfunctional mess. For another, the scale of the national government is so much larger than, say, the city […]
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Cape Elizabeth Land Trust serves critical role in community
The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust conserves and maintains land locally and educates on conservation and natural resources.
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Our Sustainable City – Breweries and sustainability
Have you ever wondered what goes into your favorite beers? No, no! Not that stuff! But now that we have your attention, have you ever thought about the energy and other natural resources needed to prepare your favorite beers? Did you know that the brewing industry averages around 7 gallons of water used per gallon […]
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A Window on the Past – Ward’s Drug Store, a social gathering place for Pleasantdale
Drug stores in earlier days were much more of a social outlet than they are today. Now we have the internet, 24-hour streaming news and social media that make virtual interactions far more common than in-person contact. Let’s take a look at Ward’s Drug Store, the one-time popular store in the Pleasantdale neighborhood of South […]
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South Portland to pilot four-day work week
The change follows a study to improve recruitment and retention of city workers.
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South Portland City Council approves amendments to Landscape Management Ordinance
The amendments are related to the use of pesticides, after multiple meetings of discussion.
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125th anniversary events coming soon
South Portland celebrates its 125th anniversary this year, and more events are on their way.
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Coastal Meetup events coming to South Portland
Coastal Meetups are a series of events happening this summer ran by the South Portland Sustainability Department, the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI), and the city’s Comprehensive Plan team. The meetup events are looking for community engagement in planning for coastal flooding events. The events are free to the public, and registration is strongly […]
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Our Sustainable City – Electrify Everything! is closing while comprehensive planning ramps up
Even as July comes to a close, city-wide planning and programming should be at the forefront of your mind. Electrify Everything! is closing Electrify Everything!, the city of South Portland’s beneficial electrification rebate program is coming to a close. To guarantee funding, applications must be received before the end of business on Monday, July 31. […]