Students were temporarily moved to another building while a utility company and fire department investigated the odor.
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Cybersecurity issues impact 2 Maine public school districts
School officials told parents a breach was detected in South Portland Sunday and another was detected over the weekend in Cumberland.
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Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Sentry Meetings: Jan. 3-10
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 1/6 9 a.m. School Board Policy Committee Town Hall Wed. 1/8 7 p.m. Council/School Board Workshop Town Hall Thu. 1/9 6 p.m. Privacy Advisory Committee Town Hall Thu. 1/9 6:30 p.m. TML Strategic Plan T.M. Library South Portland Mon. 1/6 5 p.m. Landcare Management Waterman Drive Mon. 1/6 5 p.m. Public Arts […]
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A Window on the Past: William ‘Clarkie’ Clark III, another daring submarine diver
If you’ve been to DiMillo’s Restaurant on the Portland waterfront, you may have noticed the antique diving suit on display in the front lobby. Let’s take a look at the submarine diver who owned that suit, Bill Clark. Born in South Portland in 1927, William Augustus Clark III became more familiarly known to his friends, […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
People and Business: Jan. 1
Hires, promotions, appointments Hospice of Southern Maine hired several new employees last year. At its home hospice program: Ashley Baker of Gorham and Pam Barnickel of North Yarmouth, as per diem nurses; Christina McLaury of Windham and Stacey Coleman as case managers; and Hope Chrupcala of South Portland and Kate Pontius as social workers. At […]
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Shots fired through front door of South Portland home
A shooting at the Redbank Village apartment complex left holes in the front door and bullets lodged in a living room wall.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Norway Savings Bank contributes to The Opportunity Alliance
Representatives from Norway Savings Bank swung by The Opportunity Alliance in South Portland last week to deliver a holiday donation of $2,500 to the organization. The donation, according to a news release, was part of the Helping Hands initiative at the bank that has featured surprise stops and donations by Norway Savings to nonprofits across […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
A Window on the Past: The life of a submarine diver – Robert E. Chase
When we look back at Portland Harbor news in the early 1900s, there are a few local divers who stand out. The term “submarine diver” was what they called themselves back then, using the term sub-marine to mean “under water.” These divers were not like the scuba divers that we think of today. Divers in […]
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Our Sustainable City: Extended producer responsibility in Maine
If you’ve ever felt frustrated by excessive packaging waste, you are not alone. Maine has been a leader in enacting Extended Producer Responsibility or “product stewardship” laws, which have a proven track record of saving taxpayer dollars, reducing waste and protecting our environment. Unlike traditional trash and recycling programs, which are managed and funded by municipal governments, […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry
Scarborough considers 96-unit affordable and workforce housing development
The development would consist of 60 affordable units for people 55 and older in one building and another 36 units of workforce housing spread across three buildings.