Cape Elizabeth Mon. 3/18 6 p.m. Council Budget Workshop Town Hall Tue. 3/19 6:30 p.m. School Budget Workshop CEHS Tue. 3/19 7 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 3/20 6 p.m. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion T.M. Library Thu. 3/21 8:30 a.m. School Building Advisory Zoom Thu. 3/21 6 p.m. Council Budget Workshop Town Hall Thu. […]
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Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Our Sustainable City – Organic, what does it really mean?
Imagine yourself in your favorite local grocery store or farmers market. As you scan the produce section, do you consider buying organic over non-organic? For many of us, we’re not entirely sure what organic means, but we generally hear that it’s the “better” option. This week, I chatted with Madi Whaley, education programs coordinator at […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Please set priorities and show up for Nov. 5 vote
I am bewildered and disappointed by the low voter turnout for the 2024 presidential primary. I am writing to list the issues important to me and why I voted to encourage others to identify and determine their own priority issues. I encourage readers to make time between now and Nov. 5 to figure out why, […]
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Domo arigato, master roboto: 72 student teams build, compete in VEX competition in South Portland
The VEX Robotics State Championship was held Saturday in South Portland. 8 winning teams will go on to national competition in Dallas in April.
Posted inScarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
From Augusta – Creating a safer Maine
Oct. 25, 2023, will be a day Mainers look back on for years to come. Our beloved state joined the list of Deadliest Mass Shootings in the U.S., and according to The Violence Project ranks 10th in severity. Many of us remember where we were when we learned of the mass shooting, how we felt […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Let’s Talk America monthly meeting makes a comeback in Scarborough
Let’s Talk America resumes in Scarborough after a hiatus on March 14.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Beck wins South Portland special election
Former labor representative, Matthew Beck, prevails in House District 122 vote.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Birding, history and emergency preparedness talks at South Portland library
The South Portland Public Library will host three educational events this month, starting on Monday, March 11, with a program from the Maine Audubon on attracting local birds to neighborhoods. “How to Attract More Birds to Your Yard” will teach attendees how to help make local landscapes more friendly to birds, with tips for attracting […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Black History Month youth art contest winners announced
Winners of the seventh annual Black History Month Art Contest, hosted by UScellular and the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine, have been announced. First place went to Sasha, 11, who won $250 for her drawing of Valerie Thomas; second place went to Awinyo Billy, 8, who received $150 for his drawing of Angelo […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland elects Beck as House District 122 representative
Matthew Beck received 1,206 of 1,678 votes in Tuesday’s special election and was sworn in on Wednesday.