The Southern Maine Community College Seawolves women’s soccer team played Albany College of Pharmacy in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association Championship Women’s Division II national championship game on Monday, Nov. 14. The college hosted a watch party in the dining hall on the South Portland campus. In the game, the soccer team attempted to […]
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Business News – Town & Country announces ‘Better Neighbor’ grants
After being held virtually the past two years, nominees from the 25 nonprofits up for grants from Town & Country Federal Credit Union’s 2022 Better Neighbor Fund gathered in person for a reception on Nov. 9, at the credit union’s headquarters as this year’s recipients were announced. According to a Nov. 10 news release, Town […]
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A Window on the Past – Willard Square featured on historical society’s 2022 ornament
South Portland Historical Society is pleased to announce the release of its 2022 fundraiser ornament – Willard Square. This is the ninth in a series of historically-themed ornaments. With the inspiration and efforts of board member Chuck Igo, the South Portland Historical Society began this fundraiser in 2014 with the release of its Bug Light […]
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Our Sustainable City – Hot water heat pump price drop (and rebates)
As we descend into a frosty and frigid Maine winter, reliable hot water is a non-negotiable. This week, we are talking about heat pump water heaters: how they work, what they cost, recent price drops and available rebates. What are heat pump water heaters? Heat pump water heaters use ultra-efficient technology to pull heat from […]
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A Window on the Past – Sunday Chat series at the museum; come talk with local authors
South Portland Historical Society invites you to come to its Cushing’s Point Museum on Sundays to visit with some interesting local authors. These will be drop-in events, so you can stop in to visit with the author at any time between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Books are available for purchase in the museum gift […]
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Age Friendly South Portland – Heating assistance and other thoughts
When spring began, I felt euphoric watching the days get longer and leaves become full and flowers bloom. I could feel that summer would be endless. Yet, now winter is coming very soon and I watch the very busy squirrels. Like other Maine creatures, we get ready, too. We may worry whether we will have […]
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Community News – Inn by the Sea appoints executive chef
Inn by the Sea announced the appointment of David Brown as executive chef. According an Oct. 28 news release, Brown, who served as executive sous chef at the inn for two years, “will now step up to lead a familiar and well-seasoned crew.” “The chef will develop and execute regionally sourced menus for Sea Glass, […]
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Our Sustainable City – Voting and climate: How it connects
Election Day is right around the corner, and soon the campaign lawn signs adorning our front lawns and parks will be no longer. This week, we’re talking about voting for the climate: how our vote impacts climate legislation in the state of Maine and some 2022 legislative wins. Coffee and Climate: Climate Legislation Join us […]
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A Window on the Past – Albion and Bob Wilson, father and son druggists in Ferry Village
Albion D. Wilson was born in 1843 and grew up in Topsham. His earliest occupation was as a sailor, but after about five years at sea, he’d had enough of that life. He soon discovered his calling. Around 1866, he began working as a druggist in Buckfield. After 10 years there, he moved around a […]
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Age Friendly South Portland – Time to think about sand buckets, shoveling
Age Friendly South Portland, in partnership with the South Portland Public Works Department, is once again providing its Sand Buckets for Seniors program this coming winter season. Like last season’s successful program that served more 250 residents throughout the city, seniors and individuals with mobility issues can reach out to public works to receive a […]
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