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A Window on the Past: The evolution of apothecaries and pharmacies in the 19th century
While we are currently doing research into the Augustus P. Fuller varnish factory that once operated in the Ligonia area of South Portland (near the corner of Main Street and Lincoln Street), I thought it would be a good time to take a look at just how a varnish and/or paint manufacturer might have come […]
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Scientist warns that increased shipping could turn Casco Bay into ‘bioinvasion hotspot’
A Biddeford scientist has identified 3 new invasive species in Casco Bay that he has tied back to Eimskip, the Icelandic shipping company that visits Portland weekly.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Sports
As communities vote on field projects, voters question need for artificial turf
Bond proposals in South Portland, Kittery and Gray-New Gloucester would spend millions to bring artificial turf fields to their schools. District leaders say the grass fields are just in too bad shape to keep up with demand.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Sentry Meetings: Oct. 18-25
Cape Elizabeth Tue. 10/22 7 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Zoom, Town Hall South Portland Mon. 10/21 6:30 p.m. Conservation Committee Zoom, Planning/Dev. Tue. 10/22 6:30 p.m. City Council City Hall Wed. 10/23 6 p.m. Housing Authority Housing Authority Wed. 10/23 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, City Hall Thu. 10/24 5 p.m. Harbor Commissioners Workshop […]
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A Window on the Past: Old Settlers Cemetery history, and lecture Tuesday about gravestone symbolism
South Portland Historical Society will be featuring cemetery expert Ron Romano for its next lecture, “Understanding Symbolism on Maine’s Early Gravestones,” to be held at the Community Center on Tuesday, Oct. 22. More details on the lecture are at the end of this column. With a nod to Romano’s lecture, we take a look this […]
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South Portland’s District 4 council candidates vow to address tax increases, housing shortage
Incumbent Steven Riley and challenger Jessica Walker both say property taxes and the housing shortage are top priorities.
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Easing tax burden among South Portland District 3 council candidates’ priorities
Incumbent Mayor Misha Pride is being challenged by city of Portland employee Rob Kierstead for the District 3 seat.
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South Portland School Board candidates say student mental health a major concern
Incumbent Rosemarie De Angelis faces challenger Georgette Stone for the District 3 seat. Both say mental health is a top concern.