In late September, Hurricane Fiona moved across Atlantic Canada, toppling trees, tearing down power poles and leaving many without power. As hurricane season winds down and winter storm season approaches Maine, what threat might the next extreme weather event pose to Maine? And what level of preparedness does Maine have for these events? James Wilson, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

In the spirit of Halloween, the Sustainability Office wants to talk about something we find particularly spooky: eco-anxiety. Eco-anxiety, or climate anxiety, is the distress, anger and other negative emotions that arise in response to the impacts of climate change. This manifests in many different ways, such as being fearful of severe weather events or […]