Cape Elizabeth Mon. 7/1 6:30 p.m. School Board Town Hall Tue. 7/2 7 p.m. Planning Board Workshop Town Hall Thu. 7/4 7 p.m. Recycling Committee Public Works South Portland Mon. 7/1 5 p.m. Landcare Management Water Resource Mon. 7/1 5 p.m. Public Arts Committee Zoom, Planning/Dev. Mon. 7/1 8:30 p.m. Conservation Committee Zoom, Planning/Dev. Tue. […]
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A Window on the Past: Summer in Maine Auction, annual Classic Car Show benefit South Portland Historical Society
The Summer in Maine Auction, featuring some of the best that Maine has to offer, is now open for bidding at the South Portland Historical Society’s museum at Bug Light Park. Bids will be accepted every day until the auction closes on the Fourth of July. We hope you’ll come down and check out the […]
Our Sustainable City: Summer sustainability programs and events
The summer is in full swing and so are several South Portland Sustainability programs. We have a few program updates and upcoming events to share. 2024 Resilient Yards 2024 Resilient Yards is the follow-up to the inaugural 100 Resilient Yards program launched last spring. This year, we selected 95 yards to receive either a native […]
South Portland’s late Russ Lunt lauded by community members
“He came to every council meeting. He was always here. A witness, an advocate, a kind of shock absorber, a kind of chorus,” said resident Jeff Steinbrink.
‘Linky’ Erskine calling it a day after 40 years with city of South Portland
The parks operation manager, who will retire next week, has seen the creation of some of South Portland’s most popular public spaces during his career.
South Portland teen awaits judge’s decision on his alleged school shooting plot
The judge said he plans to announce his decision in about 3 weeks.
South Portland teen accused of planning school shooting on trial in juvenile court
The former South Portland High School student has pleaded not guilty to a charge of criminal solicitation for murder.
A Window on the Past: The Second Advent Chapel at Cash Corner
As early as 1883 and as late as the 1930s, the Advent Chapel was in use at Cash Corner, located at 368-370 Main St., near the corner of Skillings Street. The fire station now covers the site. Back in 2005, I talked with resident Waverly Hammond who remembered peeking through the windows of the chapel […]
Music man: Accomplished South Portland band director inducted into Hall of Fame
Craig Skeffington is honored for his work at South Portland High School over the past 30 years and also for his work as a composer, arranger, trumpet player and more.
Willard Beach added to list of state’s impaired waters
The designation doesn’t mean the beach is unsafe for swimming, but it does make the city eligible for state grants to improve the water quality.