With recent uncertainty around federal SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown, I have been thinking a lot about food, and not just as calories or fuel, but as care. When students come to school hungry, their focus is pulled away from learning and toward a more basic question: Am I going to eat today? […]
Bailey Arnold-Fuchs
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Is the Resilient Yards program your call to action? | Our Sustainable City
In the face of intersecting global catastrophes, connection to our local ecosystem and our neighbors offers a way through the overwhelming uncertainty. Sense of place — the way we perceive and attach meaning to places — impacts how we choose to engage with, inhabit, and collectively care for our community. Built through experiences and relationships, […]
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Freeport-area schools begin planning for new early childhood responsibilities
With thoughtful planning and broad community involvement, we can build an early childhood system that supports families, strengthens our schools and benefits students far beyond their first years.
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Electrify now, federal tax credits expiring soon | Our Sustainable City
Have you been thinking about upgrading your home heating systems, but are uncertain about the best time to do so? Don’t wait another day to pursue those upgrades and swap out fossil fuel appliances for cleaner alternatives that run on electricity. If so, the time is now and it is running out. All federal home […]
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Rolling up our sleeves: Strategic planning in Freeport-area schools
As I settle into my new role as superintendent of RSU 5, I feel grateful for the timing. Right from the start, I get to roll up my sleeves and dive into the work of building a new strategic plan. That might sound like just another document on a shelf — but in reality, a […]
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Our Sustainable City: Summer updates and staff spotlights — Julie Taft
What has the Sustainability Department been up to this summer? The Resilient Yards Program is in full swing, as neighbors collaborate to establish native habitat gardens, replacing lawns with resilient landscapes that benefit our ecosystem. At the South Portland Transfer Station, the Swap Shop and Electric Tool Library are brimming with residents borrowing, sharing, and […]
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Land and water merge: Why South Portland’s Landcare Management Ordinance matters | Column
The well-being of our soils is inextricably linked to that of our waterways; land and water overlap via excess rainwater, which is only set to increase as storms intensify. With 16 miles of coastline, the city of South Portland holds a responsibility to protect our land and waterways from toxic chemicals and nutrients that are […]
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Our Sustainable City: Why switch to electric land care equipment in South Portland?
As the colder months dwindle and summer steadily approaches with its longer and lighter days, land care practices become ingrained in our weekly routines. The jarring hums of gas-powered equipment motors, along with chirping birds, signal the changing seasons. While easy to overlook, gas-powered lawn equipment poses a tremendous threat to our collective well-being. Gas-powered […]
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It Happened in Windham: High Tea at High Noon at historic Little Meetinghouse
In January 2025, the Windham Historical Society was rocked by some sad and shocking news. Their secretary, Karen Lougee, had passed away after a brief illness. This was a great loss to the organization since Karen was not just an officer on the board of directors, she was an active vibrant member of the society. […]
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Scarborough Meetings: March 28-April 4
Wed. 4/2 5:30 p.m. Town Council Workshop Town Hall Wed. 4/2 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 4/3 9 a.m. Parks/Conservation Workshop Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 4/3 9:30 a.m. School Board Communications Zoom Thu. 4/3 7 p.m. School Board Zoom, Town Hall