Oct. 25, 2023, will be a day Mainers look back on for years to come. Our beloved state joined the list of Deadliest Mass Shootings in the U.S., and according to The Violence Project ranks 10th in severity. Many of us remember where we were when we learned of the mass shooting, how we felt […]
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A Window on the Past – Captain Clyde G. Young, master mariner of South Portland
Since our fishing shacks washed away in January, I’ve had several opportunities to talk with Richard Holt, a fisherman who once used one of the shacks at Fisherman’s Point. Richard is descended from a long line of fishermen and sea captains. We take a look this week at the interesting life of his grandfather, Capt. […]
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Our Sustainable City – Wild Seed Project: Returning native plants to the Maine landscape
This past year, South Portland launched its 100 Resilient Yards program in an effort to promote organic land care and biodiverse landscapes. There was astounding interest from residents to participate in the program, with over 430 applications. After choosing 100 sites, we provided technical expertise and resources to help residents begin to transform their properties […]
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Community News – Church of the Nazarene plans Easter Egg Hunt
First Light South Portland Church of the Nazarene will host an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is free and open to children ages 10 and younger. More than 7,000 eggs will be filled with treats and every child will get to find one Lucky Golden […]
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Community News – Maine students encouraged to enter Upcycle Challenge
The waste management company ecomaine announced the launch of its Upcycle Challenge for 2024, targeted at students from grades first to sixth, and seventh to 12th with the opportunity to win a $250 award in their respective age groups. The Upcycle Challenge, according to a news release, invites students from ecomaine’s member communities to transform […]
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Our Sustainable City – Springing into action: Landcare and gardening season await
According to Punxsutawney Phil, spring is right around the corner. If, like many, you are starting to think about your yard and lawn, here are some helpful reminders about our city’s land-care ordinance. If you’re excited to start gardening, I’ll also share how you can get involved with our local community gardens. In 2020, South […]
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Age Friendly South Portland – Where snow falls, Golden Shovel follows
Winter is in full swing and snow will fall. Age Friendly South Portland has once again promoted the Golden Shovel program for the businesses on Ocean Street from Mill Creek Park to Thomas Knight Park. This is the fourth annual Golden Shovel Award. The Golden Shovel has previously been awarded to Verbena (2020), SOPO Seafood […]
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A Window on the Past – Maine Memorial Company and the DiMatteo family
We take a look this week at one of the oldest continuously-running companies in the state – Maine Memorial Company at 220 Main St. in South Portland. After over 100 years of operation, the monument company is still going strong, now under the ownership and management of Paul DiMatteo, grandson of founder Michael DiMatteo. While […]
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Our Sustainable City – Plug in: Community Center has new EV chargers
The South Portland Community Center recently replaced its old electric vehicle (EV) chargers with four new Level 2 EV chargers, now available for public use. These are the first in a strategy to build out a network of new community-wide EV chargers across the city that community members pay to use. The rate to charge […]
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Community News – South Portland High School Chamber Singers perform anthem at State House
Senator Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, welcomed the South Portland Chamber Singers of South Portland High School to the State House to perform the national anthem on Feb. 15. The Chamber Singers, led by Director Darren Whidden, is an audition-based choir that performs at events across the state. “I am so grateful to the South Portland […]