SOUTH PORTLAND — To determine how a 2018 ordinance on the use of pesticides on private properties is going, the Sustainability Office’s “Grow Healthy South Portland” initiative is asking residents to complete a questionnaire on the city’s website under Departments/Sustainability Office. The findings will be compiled into a summary report to help inform ongoing efforts […]
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Rotary Christmas Tree Sale in full swing
SOUTH PORTLAND — The 58th Annual Rotary Christmas Tree Sale, which opened Nov. 29, features over 2,000 Maine-grown trees this year. Most trees are between 6 and 8 feet, but there are some in the 5-6 foot and 8-10 foot ranges. All proceeds benefit community charitable causes. “This for us as Rotary, a service club, […]
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South Portland Police Beat: Nov. 24-Dec. 2
Arrests 11/24 at 2:09 p.m. David Vincent, 29, of Portland, was arrested on Highland Avenue by Officer Eric Young on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol. 11/24 at 10:21 a.m. Miles Comparetto, 35, of South Portland, was arrested on a warrant on Mussey Street by Officer Brian McCarthy. 11/24 at 10:06 p.m. Jeremy Feldbauer, 32, […]
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School Notebook: Dec. 4
Prize-winning student historians present in Yarmouth The winners of Yarmouth Historical Society’s Wellcome Prize for Student Historians presented their findings on Capt. John Pennell at North Yarmouth Academy on Nov. 19. Rowan Joyce won first prize for her exploration of the life and times of Pennell, a noted historical figure from Brunswick. Makayla MacGregor claimed […]
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Greater Portland People & Business: Dec. 4
New pastor installed at First Baptist in South Portland First Baptist Church in South Portland installed an Alabama man as its full-time pastor on Oct. 27. Pastor Zachary Stephenson has a bachelor’s degree in Christian ministry from Leavell College, did some of his graduate work at Beeson Divinity School and will soon have his master’s […]
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Portland Meetings: Dec. 4-11
Portland Wed. 12/4 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Board CH Wed. 12/4 6:30 p.m. District 1 Meeting 195 North St. Thur. 12/5 5 p.m. Parks Commission CH Thur. 12/5 6:30 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals CH Mon. 12/9 3 p.m. Fish Pier Authority CH Mon. 12/9 5:30 p.m. Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee CH Mon. 12/9 6 p.m. […]
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Northern Meetings: Dec. 5-12
Chebeague Island Mon. 12/9 6:30 p.m. Planning Board CIS Cumberland Mon. 12/9 7 p.m. Town Council TH Durham Tues. 12/10 6:30 p.m. Select Board TO Tues. 12/10 6 p.m. CIP Committee TO Falmouth Thur. 12/5 5:30 p.m. Recycling & Energy Advisory Committee TH Fri. 12/6 11 a.m. Appointments Committee TH Mon. 12/9 7 p.m. Town […]
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Midcoast Community Calendar: Dec. 6-14
Benefits The Wireless Zone Toys for Tots: Drop off toys at 20 Topsham Fair Mall Road, Topsham, through the end of the holiday season. Coats and Toys for Kids: Through Dec. 31 at all Bangor Savings Bank locations during regular business hours. Donate gently used or new coats also at local Hannaford, Shaw’s and Pratt-Abbott […]
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Holiday Happenings: Dec. 4-13
Santa Hustle 5K to benefit Easterseals Maine SOUTH PORTLAND — This year’s annual Santa Hustle Maine 5K on Dec. 8 will benefit Easterseals Maine, an organization dedicated to providing exceptional services for people with disabilities or special needs and their families. The event is open to runners and walkers of all ages and starts at […]
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Midcoast School Notebook: Nov. 29
Waldorf School student and teachers noted for writing skill Maine Coast Waldorf School senior Myah Garrison and educational support teacher April Leavenworth each won first prize in The Joy of the Pen contest, a local writing competition sponsored by the Topsham Public Library, The Cryer, Just Write Books and Friends of Topsham Library. Garrison won […]