One of our volunteers, genealogist Jackie Dunham, has recently finished a major research project for the South Portland Historical Society. Jackie spent several months researching the Brown family, for which Brown’s Hill in South Portland is named. She created a family tree for the society, starting with John and Hannah Brown who moved here in […]
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Popular Scarborough summer concert series enters 25th year
The performers used to play to an audience of dozens, now thousands of people attend the six shows each season.
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Carriage trails ready for walking in Cape Elizabeth
The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust will celebrate its newly acquired Davis Parcel off Spurwink Avenue with a grand opening Sunday.
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South Portland council hires consultant to help make Mahoney decision
The independent review will look at two possible options for the former middle school property: a municipal campus and affordable housing.
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Capers commence
In a ceremony at Fort Williams Park, 145 Cape Elizabeth High School seniors receive their diplomas.
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Cape Elizabeth begins search for new town manager
A consultant recommends the job be advertised with a salary of $145,000 to $175,000.
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A Window on the Past: Asa Littlejohn, a well-known sea captain in Ferry Village
Researching and documenting some of the interesting people of our community’s past is a satisfying endeavor in itself, but we are also sometimes hoping that putting stories out there will help us to find additional information. It is a wonderful day when we hear from a descendant or someone else who has found the story […]
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In South Portland, English language learners flock to expanded course offerings
South Portland Adult Education’s ESL programming has ballooned, serving 475 students, up from 25 two years ago.
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A Window on the Past: Joshua Brackett – Knightville shoemaker, postmaster and Civil War veteran
We were recently visited by South Portland residents Bob and Ann Morrill, who brought in a few treasures to donate to the collections of the South Portland Historical Society. One item was a certificate from the state of Maine, signed by then-Gov. Joshua Chamberlain, testifying that Joshua Brackett had served honorably as a volunteer during […]
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Our Sustainable City: Events to plan for the future of our waterfront
Casco Bay is a defining feature of our community, economy and culture. As we continue to see the impacts of climate change, we are also seeing renewed community interest in how to plan for our changing coastline. With the current update of South Portland’s Comprehensive Plan in process, there is growing recognition that climate risks […]