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  • Published
    August 18, 2022

    Community News – Rotary Club elects next president

    South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club elected Jim Britt as its president for 2022-23. Britt will preside over a Rotary Club that in the previous year raised and donated about $86,000 to a variety of charitable organizations and activities. Club officers are vice president Nancy Irving (Cape Elizabeth), secretary Kathy Cotter (Cape Elizabeth) and treasurer Tom […]

  • Published
    August 17, 2022

    Guest Column – Tool fixation

    On the general topic of “Why do people do the things they do?” my neighbor is always curious and never hesitates to ask my opinion. Sometimes, I have an answer ready for him, and when I don’t, I usually make something up. This time I said I thought there were some folks who did what […]

  • Published
    August 17, 2022

    Community Harvest awards college scholarships

    Community Harvest recently awarded college scholarships to four Kennebunk High School graduates in recognition of their service to others. The scholarship winners will receive $2,000 each for their demonstrated commitment to volunteering or advocacy efforts that promote community building, diversity, and/or inclusion. “This year’s honorees faced unprecedented circumstances during their high school careers as a […]

  • Published
    August 17, 2022

    From Augusta – New laws prioritize working families, older Mainers

    For me, serving in the Maine Legislature is really an extension of my role as a coach, teacher, parent and grandparent. I see the challenges that working families, especially families with young kids, face on a daily basis. At the same time, I want to make sure that older Mainers and retirees, like me and […]

  • Published
    August 11, 2022

    A Window on the Past – Henry Griffin, longtime South Portland shopkeeper

    In last week’s column, we took a look at Sam Silverman and his activities on Willard Beach. Silverman’s Willard Beach Bath House was located just adjacent to the larger, two-story Henry Griffin store on the beach. Let’s take a look at the life of Henry Griffin. Henry A. Griffin was born in December 1891, in […]

  • Published
    August 11, 2022

    Guest Column – Friends

    George asked if we were friends, and without a moment’s hesitation, I said, Yes, of course! And then he asked how so, and I had to rely on a definition right out of my two volume Webster’s Universal Dictionary, 1936, which I had obtained through the mail in return for an empty bag of Planters […]

  • Published
    August 11, 2022

    Community News – A Starry, Starry Night boosts Special Surfers

    Above Board – All Hands on Deck will support Special Surfers with its 2022 fundraiser, A Starry, Starry Night. Above Board committee members invite the community to attend its fourth fundraising event on Thursday, Aug. 18, at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre in Arundel. The proceeds will directly support Special Surfers, a nonprofit organization that provides […]

  • Published
    August 11, 2022

    Community News – Bruins anthem singer, Angilly, to visit Nonesuch Books

    Boston Bruins anthem singer, Todd Anguilly, and his co-author, Rachel Goguen, will sign copies of their multi-award-nominated children’s book, “The Adventures of Owen and the Anthem Singer” on Aug. 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Nonesuch Books & More in South Portland. Owen the Pug will also be signing the book that follows his […]

  • Published
    August 11, 2022

    Our Sustainable City – (Still) seeking those Plastic Free July stories

    Although July has come and gone, the South Portland Sustainability Office still has single-use plastics on the brain. Plastic Free July was an eye-opening experience that ultimately altered our consumer habits. In the office, we have been talking about single-use plastic consumption all month long, but now, we want to hear what you have to […]

  • Published
    August 10, 2022

    Letters to the Editor

    Thank you, wonderful community To the editor, Thank you very much for your support of our Help the People of Ukraine concert held April 10 at South Congregational Church UCC, in Kennebunkport. Because of your generosity, over $4,000 was raised to help the Ukrainian community on the other side of the world. Guest speaker Yamina […]

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