When Rep. Lois Galgay Reckitt passed away in late October, she left a legacy of nearly 50 years in the struggle for human rights and seven years in the state Legislature. While I could never fill her shoes, I am running as the only Democratic candidate to continue her work and complete her term in […]
south portland maine
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Act now to save innocent lives from gun violence
Fellow Mainers, are you tired of the mass shootings that continue to occur in this country? Do you want to feel empowered and make a difference to save lives from gun violence? Here is your chance to institute change. Reach out to your state senator, state legislator and Gov. Janet Mills and tell them why […]
advertisement
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
South Portland police searching for bank robbery suspect
Police say the man robbed Key Bank on Gorham Street on Friday morning and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Posted inLocal & State
Man dies in South Portland crash
Police believe the 60-year-old intentionally stepped in front of a tractor-trailer on Main Street.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth hosting Best Buddies Inclusion Skate
The event is at the Gull Crest rink from 11 a.m. to noon for skating, with other activities running through 1 p.m.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland seeking sites for brownfield work
South Portland is looking for residents to suggest sites that, due to prior uses, may need environmental repairs before they can be redeveloped. The city has $500,000 in funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its Brownfield Assessment Project. The funding will go toward assessing properties and coordinating with property owners. “Perhaps a former […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Three House District 122 candidates on South Portland ballot
South Portland voters will decide between three candidates in the March 5 election for House District 122 representative. The candidates running to serve the remainder of the late Rep. Louis Galgay Reckitt’s term are Matthew Beck, a Democrat, and Tristram Howard and Brendan Williams, both independents. The winner will hold the office until December. Reckitt […]
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Racist letter sent to South Portland DEI director came from known white supremacist
Ryan Murdough, who lives in New Hampshire and is the founder of the New England White Network, sent an email to Mohammed Albehadli last month that prompted him to fear for his safety and resign his post.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Candidates vie for House District 122 in special election
The vote is scheduled for Tuesday, March 5.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Our Sustainable City – South Portland residents experience historical coastal flooding
Like many other coastal communities, South Portland is vulnerable to coastal flooding and extreme weather patterns that are becoming more frequent with climate change. On Jan. 13, we witnessed serious, record-breaking coastal flooding many thought we would only face at some point in the future. The predicted tide was 11.2 feet, but the actual water […]