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Guest Column – South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club is dedicated to community service

For over six decades, the South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club has been a beacon of hope, compassion, and service in the community. Through a commitment to positively impacting the lives of those in need, Rotary has announced contributions totaling $95,000 to various local organizations and initiatives. Additionally, Rotary members have dedicated countless hours of volunteerism, […]

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Obituary – Susan Walker

Susan Bauman Walker, a longtime resident of Kennebunk, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 24, 2023. She will be remembered as a compassionate, nurturing, and generous person who will be greatly missed. Susan was born Aug. 2, 1933, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of John and Lucile (Patten) Bauman. She was raised […]

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Our Sustainable City – Help shape the future of South Portland

People of all ages who live, work, and recreate in South Portland are encouraged to share their ideas and vision for South Portland’s future to help create a framework to guide city policy and programs over the next decade. There are several ways that community members can share their input this summer during the engagement […]

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From Augusta – An end-of-session update: Celebrating progress and priorities

As the legislative session nears its end, it’s time to reflect on the accomplishments and progress that have been made in the halls of Augusta. While there are still a few odds and ends to address before officially adjourning, there is much to celebrate and discuss. From the passage of crucial bills to the approval […]

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A Window on the Past – The Hastings hotel of Loveitt’s Field; destroyed by fire in 1921

Although Loveitt’s Field is a year-round residential neighborhood today, its beginning started in the late 1800s as a small community of summer cottages. Many of the cottages were second homes of wealthy Portland residents who enjoyed living in the summer on the breezy expanse overlooking Casco Bay. With beachfront access, Loveitt’s Field was also home […]

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From Augusta – Fulfilling the promise of equal justice for all

Last week, my colleagues and I voted for the second part of the responsible biennial budget. It makes important investments in Maine’s families, including child care, housing and emergency medical services. Some highlights include doubling salary stipends for child care workers, boosting the Child Care Affordability Program, establishing the transformational Housing First Program and creating […]