Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without. This saying perfectly captures the essence of “Yankee frugality,” the deeply rooted New England tradition of making things last as long as possible. The regional values of practicality, resourcefulness and longevity have led to a strong do-it-yourself culture and the passing on of […]
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History of Toy Fund has special meaning for this Maine family
When Donald Bancroft was young, he and his siblings received toys from the fund for Christmas. Now, he and his wife make it a personal mission to ensure local children have gifts for the holidays.
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Sentry Meetings: Nov. 29-Dec. 6
Cape Elizabeth Tue. 12/3 7 p.m. Planning Board Workshop Town Hall Thu. 12/5 7 p.m. Recycling Committee Public Works South Portland Mon. 12/2 4 p.m. Council/School Board Inauguration SPHS Mon. 12/2 5 p.m. Public Arts Committee Zoom, Planning/Dev. Mon. 12/2 6:30 p.m. Conservation Committee Zoom, Planning/Dev. Tue. 12/3 6:30 p.m. City Council City Hall Wed. […]
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On Thanksgiving, South Portland restaurant Taj gives away tons of free meals
By early afternoon, owner Sai Guntaka said the Indian restaurant was on track to give away between 1,000 and 1,200 free meals by the end of the day.
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South Portland gets grant for Trout Brook improvements
The city of South Portland received a $272,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s National Coastal Resilience Fund to enhance Trout Brook’s environmental infrastructure. The funding will support engineering designs for five key culvert upgrades implementing “Stream Smart” crossings, according to a press release from the city. These structures will enable natural flow […]
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Age Friendly South Portland lauded by AARP
The committee received AARP’s 2024 Beacon Community Award for excellence serving senior citizens.
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Sentry Meetings: Nov. 22-29
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 11/25 5:30 p.m. School Board Exec. Session CEHS Tue. 11/26 6:30 p.m. School Board Workshop CEHS South Portland Mon. 11/25 7 p.m. Board of Appeals Zoom, City Hall Wed. 11/27 6 p.m. Housing Authority Housing Authority Wed. 11/27 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, City Hall
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We Love Fairs and Sales: Nov. 21
Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., West Gorham Union Church, 190 Ossipee Trail (Route 25), Gorham. Crafts, greenery, bake sale, knitted items, raffle for queen-sized quilt or $100 gift card to Pit Stop Fuel or Christmas basket full of goodies, used Christmas decorations, used jewelry, and RADA knives. Chowda or sandwiches for […]
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A cozy setting at Dok Mali Noodle Bar, but spotty food and drink
This South Portland sister to Portland’s Dok Mali offers some knockout dishes and others that need amending.
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Letter: Rosemarie De Angelis vows to do her best on South Portland School Board
I would like to give my sincere thanks to the voters of South Portland for reelecting me to the South Portland School Board. It is an honor and a privilege to be given the opportunity to make decisions on behalf of our youth. There are many issues before us that affect the well-being of our […]