In partnership with Age Friendly South Portland, South Portland Public Works is delivering buckets of sand to senior residents and people with mobility challenges in preparation for and throughout winter conditions.
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Fort Williams commercial vehicle fees to increase
On Nov. 13, the Cape Elizabeth Town Council voted in favor of new fees for commercial vehicles visiting Fort William Park.
South Portland High School student performs in national choir
Toby Laber-Smith, a tenor vocalist, was chosen to perform at the 2019 National Association for Music Education All-Honors Choir in Orlando, FL, on Nov. 7 through Nov. 10.
Cape Elizabeth Middle School hosts robotics competition
Maine robotics students in grades seven through 12 at Cape Elizabeth Middle School were tasked to design and build a robot that could stack and place cubes to obtain a high score within the time limit.
Students awarded certificates for musical achievements
Cape Elizabeth Middle School and High School band and chorus students celebrated their acceptance into the annual honors festival, District 1, at the school board meeting on Nov. 12.
Pond Cove School’s Erin Taylor wins nurse of the year award
Erin Taylor, school nurse at Pond Cove School, was congratulated on her winning the state’s Nurse of the Year award at the Cape Elizabeth School Board meeting on Nov. 12.
Dead River Company recognized for dedication to veterans
Dead River Company was recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor with the Gold Medallion Award on Nov. 7 as a sign of appreciation for the company’s dedication to hiring veterans and other military members.
Sunstainable SoPo
November Lunch & Learn: Sustainability actions you can take Last month, we all heard the calls for deep and immediate climate action at the local, state, and federal levels from our youth. Many of us have taken these demands to heart and started to wonder what changes we can make in our own lives. Maybe […]
In the Know: South Portland schools family news and notes
SoPo Unite – All Ages, All In is a community coalition involving school, city, police, community organizations, businesses, parents and most importantly, students aimed to reduce substance use and abuse among our youth. This federally funded Drug Free Communities coalition puts out regular tips to help folks to support our teens. Visit the South Portland […]
Board OKs initial plans for marijuana retail store
The space would be in the building of the former Dress Barn at the Mall Side Plaza.