Nonprofit organizations in York and Cumberland counties will receive contributions totaling $10,500 through the Town & Country Federal Credit Union’s new 12 Days of Local Giving Local initiative. At a kick-off event held at the Locker Project in South Portland, the credit union made a $2,500 contribution to the organization and helped to pack hundreds […]
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Letter: Cities should compete in ‘Battle for Urban Sustainability’
I was a kid from South Portland who grew up loving to frequent Portland as much as possible. Fast forward a few decades and my curiosity for cities has expanded to include the natural environment found within them. Despite South Portland neighboring Portland, my curiosity with my neighbor was unique especially in comparison to my […]
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Southern Meetings: Dec. 29-Jan. 5
Cape Elizabeth Wed. 1/3 6:30 p.m. Council/School Board Budget Town Hall Thu. 1/4 8:30 a.m. School Building Advisory Zoom Thu. 1/4 5 p.m. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion T.M. Library Thu. 1/4 6:30 p.m. School Building Advisory Town Hall Scarborough Wed. 1/3 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Municipal Bldg South Portland Tue. 1/2 6:30 p.m. City Council […]
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A Window on the Past – Lewis H. Hutchinson, barber of Knightville and Ferry Village
We take a look this week at an interesting and well-known barber in South Portland in the 1890s and early 1900s. Although he was a man of many talents, Lewis Hutchinson was known by most as a barber in Knightville, but he later moved his home and business to Pleasant Street in the Ferry Village […]
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South Portland hosting information sessions on new tree laws
The South Portland Planning Division will hold a series of series of drop-in information sessions about the city’s new Tree Protection Ordinance, which goes into effect Jan. 1. The ordinance, passed by the City Council Nov. 14, requires property owners to go through the Planning Board if they want to remove a certain amount of […]
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DNA evidence connects West Newfield man to death of Freeport woman
Newly released documents show that police found Gary Mariner’s blood on Danielle Goodwin’s body. Her blood was also found on several objects in his home.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
South Portland City Council votes to repeal Energy and Water Benchmarking Ordinance
The council approved the repeal, citing challenges in implementation.
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West Newfield man pleads not guilty to murder charge
Gary Mariner, 65, is accused of killing Danielle Goodwin, 52, of Freeport, in September.
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Special election to be held March 5 to fill vacant state House seat in South Portland
Longtime South Portland Rep. Lois Galgay Reckitt died in October.