I’m addressing this open letter to all South Portland property taxpayers. I’m a lifelong resident of the city and taxpayer since 1991. The City Council’s proposal to borrow $74 million to renovate the former Mahoney Middle School for a city hall, and additions for a new police station and new library is not something the […]
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A Window on the Past: Julia Chase and the Chase House of Loveitt’s Field
We continue our look at Loveitt’s Field this week, with a focus on the summer home/boarding house known as The Chase. When Julia Chase leased vacant land at “Loveitt’s Hill” from Sumner and Eliza Loveitt in May of 1899, the field was a relatively barren expanse, dotted with large summer homes, several of which were […]
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Sentry Meetings: Oct. 4-11
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 10/7 5 p.m. Conservation Committee South Street Lot Tue. 10/8 6:30 p.m. School Board Public Forum Town Hall Tue. 10/8 7 p.m. Conservation Committee Town Hall Wed. 10/9 5:30 p.m. Community Services Community Center Wed. 10/9 6 p.m. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion T.M. Library Wed. 10/9 7 p.m. Town Council Workshop Town Hall […]
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People and Business: Oct. 2
Hires, promotions, appointments Patrick Caron and Jeff McCabe have joined the Maine Sports Commission Board of Directors. Caron is the founder of Move Free, an international outdoor brand offering consciously crafted activewear and movement experiences for athletes and adventurers. McCabe works as the director of the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation. Maine College of Art […]
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Sentry Meetings: Sept. 27-Oct. 4
South Portland Thu. 10/3 4 p.m. Affordable Housing Committee City Hall Thu. 10/3 6:30 p.m. Library Advisory Board Zoom, Main Library Cape Elizabeth Tue. 10/1 7 p.m. Planning Board Workshop Town Hall Thu. 10/3 7 p.m. Recycling Committee Public Works
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Portland Wheelers put a spin on sharing the outdoors
Since its inception in 2015, a South Portland-based nonprofit has provided thousands of bike rides for those who aren’t able to pedal on their own. “The mission is really simple: to bring the joy of biking to people who would otherwise not get to experience that,” said Pete Ryan, operations manager of Portland Wheelers. “For […]
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Cape, South Portland candidates ready for November races
South Portland and Cape Elizabeth residents will be asked this November to fill a number of council and school board seats. South Portland The District 3 City Council seat, held by Mayor Misha Pride, and the District 4 seat, held by Councilor Steven Riley, are up for grabs in South Portland. Challenging Pride for the […]
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A Window on the Past: The early summer colony at Loveitt’s Field
The early development of the Loveitt’s Field neighborhood of South Portland is an interesting story. We’ve written previously about some of the summer homes, boarding houses and hotels like the Cloyester (built in 1896) and the Hastings. The “Hastings Cottage” opened for guests in 1897 and was run by Julia Hastings, wife of a Portland […]
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Letter: Vote for Kierstead in South Portland District 3
No South Portland resident should have to take out a reverse mortgage to pay property taxes. But that is exactly what Mayor Misha Pride offered as an option for senior citizens to consider, as the City Council seems incapable of exercising fiscal responsibility. During the Aug. 13 City Council meeting where the assessor presented on […]
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Portland is reassessing all property – again – to stay on top of rising values
The City Council recommended in 2021 that Portland do a reassessment every 5 years because of the rapidly changing housing market. While taxes jumped for many back then, Portland’s assessor says the impact isn’t expected to be as drastic this time.