Early 20th century streets were busy with electric vehicles. In fact, they accounted for around a third of all vehicles on the road. Among the early electric vehicle pioneers were Thomas Edison and Ferdinand Porsche, who saw the efficiency and potential of the electric motor. However, the early prevalence of electric vehicles came and went, […]

Even if you’re a fairly new resident in South Portland, if you’ve taken any time exploring the community, you may already be familiar with the name Fickett. Perhaps you have already taken a drive down Fickett Street, between Highland Avenue and Sawyer Street. There were once Fickett homes and farms along that street, as well […]