For Daniela Aldrich, dancing and farming have certain similarities: performance and connection.
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Letter: South Portland ARPA funds should have been used for housing
In 2021, the city of South Portland received $10,498,362 in ARPA funds “to build an equitable economic recovery from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic” (U.S. Department of the Treasury statement). The city has spent all but $1,510,722, an amount that must be committed by the end of 2024 and spent by 2026. This […]
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Sentry Meetings: May 31-June 7
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 6/3 7 p.m. Town Council Workshop Town Hall Tue. 6/4 7 p.m. Planning Board Workshop Town Hall Thu. 6/6 7 p.m. Recycling Committee Public Works South Portland Mon. 6/3 5 p.m. Landcare Management Advisory Water Resources Mon. 6/3 5 p.m. Public Arts Committee Zoom, Planning/Dev. Mon. 6/3 6:30 p.m. Conservation Committee Zoom, […]
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There’s more than one way to make whoopie pies in South Portland
We compare two creative flavors of Maine’s signature treat: Maple Sunday from Cape Whoopies and carrot cake from Two Fat Cats Bakery.
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More than half of food-insecure Mainers can’t get food stamps
More Maine households are relying on the state’s network of food pantries and meal programs to bring home enough groceries to feed their families, according to Good Shepherd Food Bank.
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South Portland, Cape Elizabeth plan parades, events to mark Memorial Day
Parades and ceremonies will be held Monday.
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South Portland comprehensive plan update: ‘What we want and how to get there’
The city is holding community sessions for residents’ input on topics that range from public services and infrastructure to climate change resilience.
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Family of five has new home in South Portland: ‘What more can you ask for?’
A mother of four celebrates her new Habitat for Humanity house, one of six being built at a site near Rigby Yard.
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A Window on the Past: Gideon Burbank, veteran and longtime resident of the Willard neighborhood
We covered Ezekiel Wescott last week, captain of Company I of the 25th Maine Volunteer Infantry. Let’s take a look this week at local resident Gideon Burbank, who served in Wescott’s company during the Civil War. Gideon Hatch Burbank was born in Hiram, Maine, in 1825 or 1826, the son of Israel and Rhoda Hatch […]
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Sentry Meetings: May 24-31
Cape Elizabeth Wed. 5/29 4:15 p.m. School Board Policy Committee Town Hall Thu. 5/30 8:30 a.m. School Building Advisory Zoom South Portland Mon. 5/27 7 p.m. Board of Appeals City Hall Tue. 5/28 6:30 p.m. District 3 Community Conversation Dyer Elementary Wed. 5/29 6:30 p.m. District 1 Community Conversation Small Elementary Thu. 5/30 6:30 p.m. […]