This year’s concert hosted by organist James Kennerley features two local choirs, the Kotzschmar Festival Brass and Percussion ensemble, a renowned opera singer – and the audience.
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South Portland a step away from flavored tobacco ban
The final vote to remove all flavored tobacco products from retail shelves in the city will come Dec. 20.
South Portland City Council puts Lewis in mayor’s seat again
Jennifer Ryan was selected as chairperson of the South Portland School Board at the city’s inauguration ceremony Monday.
Scarborough Police, Project GRACE partner up to assist Santa
The Scarborough Police Department is teaming up with Project GRACE, a Scarborough-based nonprofit organization, for a gift drive this month. Along with volunteers, the department and the organization will be elves for Santa, collecting gifts for residents ages 18 and younger. The gifts will be ready for curbside pickup at the Public Safety Building on […]
Hardware store cat brings true value to shop
Daniel lives at Shoppers True Value in South Portland, much to the delight of staff and customers, not to mention his fans on social media.
South Portland ramps up adult ed for asylum seekers
The department will offer more English instruction courses and provide transportation to the classes along with translation services.
South Portland, Scarborough get into Christmas spirit this weekend
The South Portland tree lighting ceremony will be held Friday night in Mill Creek Park, and Scarborough hosts Santa in the Park on Saturday.
South Portland seeks new School Board member to fill Bitjoka’s spot
Hannah Bitjoka said other board members did not address her concerns about issues at the schools.
Portland man takes helm at Maine Cancer Foundation
Ray Ruby hopes to increase the scope of the organization’s fundraisers, which include Tri for a Cure and Mary’s Walk.
Scarborough faces decision on hotel shelter
The Comfort Inn is violating the town’s licensing conditions requiring on-site social services, which are no longer being provided because state funding ended.