Two seniors from Cape Elizabeth High School have been named National Merit semifinalists. Nora Lane and Amy Rasco have been recognized with this honor based on their performance on the PSAT administered in October. They now have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,250 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that […]
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Online genealogy meeting takes place Oct. 1
The Greater Portland Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society is offering an on-line (Zoom) meeting on Saturday, Oct.1, beginning at 1 p.m. The meeting is free and open to all. Guest speaker Craig Siulinski will discuss “Using Blogs for Preserving and Sharing your Family’s History,” which will show how blog writing can by easy, enjoyable, […]
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Celebrate the richness of French-language cinema Sept. 23-24
The nonprofit organization Alliance Française du Maine (AFDM) is sponsoring the first annual Festival Champlain — a free French language film festival open to all – on Sept. 23 and 24 in Portland. In collaboration with the French Embassy, The Villa Albertine, the Consul General of France in Boston Mustafa Soykurt, and the Maine Honorary […]
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From Augusta – Ending hunger in Maine
As a lawmaker, I work hard to ensure that Mainers of all ages can live healthy, secure lives. I prioritize education, a clean environment, affordable health care, and safe housing. But our most basic need is food. We are in the midst of the harvest season, and despite the drought, Maine farms have once again […]
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South Portland Land Trust to open new Clark’s Pond extension trail
Government and civic leaders to take part in ceremony on Sept. 24.
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A Window on the Past – Willard Beach entrepreneur and lifelong traveler, Charles J. Willard, Jr.
Let’s take a look at the life of one of the more well-known residents of the Willard neighborhood, Charles J. Willard, Jr. We’ve written previously about his grandparents, Samuel and Elizabeth Willard, considered the patriarch and matriarch of the Willard family of South Portland. Samuel Willard was born in Cape Elizabeth (South Portland) in 1792. […]
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Our Sustainable City – Touring southern Maine’s charging network
With South Portland’s Electrify Everything! program offering rebates on electric vehicles and National Drive Electric Week coming up later this month, now is a perfect time to acquaint – or reacquaint – yourself with EV chargers in and around South Portland. Last week, I took out an EV to find out where drivers can plug […]
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Community News – Town & Country seeks Better Neighbor nominations
Town & Country Federal Credit Union has begun accepting nominations for its Better Neighbor Fund. The credit union is in its 12th year of awarding funds to nonprofits in Cumberland and York counties. Nominations to fill the 25 nonprofits who will move forward to participate in online voting in October opened on Sept. 1. Since […]
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A Window on the Past – Mount Pleasant Cemetery and the Samaritan Society
In the early 1800s, the Second Parish became known as the First Congregational Church and, as with any long-running group or organization, membership had its ups and downs. The 1850s and 1860s (including the years of the Civil War) were challenging years for the church, and the care and upkeep of the adjacent graveyard suffered […]
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Our Sustainable City – Details for the Electrify Everything! program
Last week, we announced the launch of our Electrify Everything! program. This city sponsored program provides rebates on electric vehicles, electric lawncare equipment, e-bikes, heating and cooling systems, and home weatherization. Through Electrify Everything!, you can get up to $2,000 per household on top of Efficiency Maine and other rebates. This week, we’re breaking down […]