Last week we looked at the longtime barber in Willard Square, Warren Wass. Let’s take a look at the grocer who first had that building at 427-429 Preble St. constructed in 1899 – Sherman Willard. Born in 1867 in Cape Elizabeth (now known as South Portland), Sherman G. Willard was the son of George W. […]
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Our Sustainable City – South Portland invites community to give input during the Comprehensive Plan update
The city of South Portland is hosting multiple events this October to give community members an opportunity to weigh in on the development of the city’s new Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan). The Comp Plan is the guiding document that will shape the city’s planning and policies over the next 15 years, which is why it’s […]
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Cape Elizabeth’s library offers weekly events for children and caregivers
Thomas Memorial Library has many activities designed to bring caregivers, children and the community together.
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A Window on the Past – Warren Wass, longtime barber in Willard Square
When we think of people in history who may have heard the most stories from local residents, some of the occupations that may come to mind are barbers, bartenders, and members of the clergy. Let’s take a look this week at a longtime barber in South Portland, Warren Wass. Warren Avery Wass was born in […]
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Our Sustainable City – Maneuvering in a new world of electric vehicles
The past five years has seen a tremendous shift in the passenger vehicle market. Electric vehicles (EV) are now ubiquitous; filling our TVs with advertisements, zipping quietly down our streets, and charging at our supermarkets and city buildings. As with all new, rapidly-evolving technologies, the new world of EVs can be hard to keep up […]
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Community News – Repair work planned on Fort Preble after storms and erosion impact safety
Southern Maine Community College announced plans to address damage and instability at the Fort Preble site after recent damaging storms and years of erosion. “Our South Portland campus is a gift,” Southern Maine Community College Interim President Tiffanie Bentley said in a Sept. 7 news release. “As a community, SMCC takes our stewardship of this […]
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Our Sustainable City – Put those beds to bed; fall garden preparation
While the heat is still pumping outside, it won’t be long before the fall chill sets in here in South Portland. Just as we make winter preparations for ourselves, our homes, and our vehicles, so too should preparations be made to our outdoor spaces for optimal overwintering. Enjoy that last fresh veggie harvest or the […]
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Community News – First Congregational plans Sept. 23 spaghetti supper
First Congregational Church of Scarborough will offer its seventh annual public dinner on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 5 to 6 p.m. The church is located at 167 Black Point Road in Scarborough. This year’s dinner will be served rain or shine, sit-down, dine-in with an option to take home. Payment will be cash only. The […]
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A Window on the Past – Historical society lecture on Sept. 20: Maine’s colonial mast trade
The South Portland Historical Society will offer our next program on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center. This month’s lecture, on Maine’s colonial mast trade and the Tate family, will be presented by Tate House Executive Director Holly K. Hurd. Holly will be sharing her lecture, New Insights about Tate House […]
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Community News – Sept. 11 event will salute trucker drivers
The Maine Professional Drivers Association announced that it will hold an appreciation event, in conjunction with the Maine State Police, for truck drivers on Monday, Sept. 11 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to kick off National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. The event will be held at the southbound scale facility on I-95 in Kittery. […]