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South Portland Woman Arrested on Suspicion of Stealing from Elderly

By Jack Flagler
Staff Writer
A South Portland woman who allegedly stole money and jewelry from elderly residents in the city was arrested by South Portland police Wednesday morning, May 15. More...

City preps for next project

By Jack Flagler
Staff Writer

SOUTH PORTLAND – After finishing a major combined sewer overflow construction project in Knightville last year, the city of South Portland now has its sights set on the Thornton Heights and Pleasantdale neighborhoods.  More...

News Updates

Newest website updates:

Former rep endorses candidate - June 9th, 2018 - 3:50pm
Vote for change - June 9th, 2018 - 3:49pm
City council amenable to public housing pitch - February 14th, 2018 - 4:48pm
City council amenable to public housing pitch - February 14th, 2018 - 4:38pm
Governor says Southern Maine company to lose 900 jobs - April 7th, 2016 - 1:02pm
Council tables propane moratorium 'indefinitely' - December 10th, 2015 - 10:45am
'Transformers' writer discusses free comic book - May 1st, 2015 - 10:35am
Shooting suspects arrested in South Portland - March 13th, 2015 - 10:42am
SoPo says no - July 16th, 2014 - 9:10am
6-Year-Old Assaulted in South Portland - September 17th, 2013 - 3:30pm

Community

Local Rotarians volunteer for VA walk

VA Maine Healthcare Systems’ Portland clinic is sponsoring a “VA2K” walk and roll 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, in Portland to raise awareness to the issues and needs of Maine’s homeless veterans.  More...

Family event benefits Skillin School PTA

The South Portland Skillin Elementary School PTA will sponsor this year’s family friendly Spring Fair 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at 180 Wescott Road in South Portland. Event is rain or shine and open to the public.  More...

South Portland resident celebrated at Crossings

Kindred Assisted Living Village Crossings celebrated Earth Day with a dedication on its campus in honor of Donald Blaney, formerly of South Portland. More...

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Police Notes

Police Notes

April 13   Morin J. John, 45, of Manchester, N.H., was arrested at 12:46 a.m. on the Turnpike Spur for operating with a suspended license.  Joseph Mathieu, 23, of Scarborough, was arrested at 2:29 a.m. More...

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Things to Do

Things to Do

The Sentry accepts calendar listings from nonprofit organizations. Submissions must be received 10 days prior to publication. Please email your listing to editor@inthesentry.com and indicate the date of your event in the reference line. More...

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Buzzing about Kaler

Kaler, even Cape officials condemn grades
By Jack Flagler
Staff Writer

SOUTH PORTLAND – A few times each year, as part of their project-based learning program, the students, teachers and staff at Kaler Elementary School in South Portland hold community nights. More...

Passion for park evident

By Jack Flagler
Staff Writer

SOUTH PORTLAND – Residents of South Portland’s Sunset Park neighborhood told Parks and Recreation Director Rick Towle the run down Wilkinson Park Community Center symbolized the city’s years of neglect toward their area.  Now t More...

Letters

Kaler teacher tells it how it is

To the editor: Dear Gov. More...

Don’t sell alcohol at park event

To the editor:   Say no to the sale and consumption of alcohol in our parks, beaches and recreation areas.  More...

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People

Librarian invites smorgasbord of literacy events

Neighbors
By Jack Flagler
Staff Writer

It’s difficult to find a common thread among the speakers and guests coming to Cape Elizabeth for “Cape Celebrates Literacy” week from Monday, May 6 to Saturday, May 11. More...

Mahoney Middle School, third quarter

Honor Roll

Grade six High honors: Mitchell Adams, Nicholas Allen, Phoebe Allen, Mitchell Amadei, More...

Pet of the Week

What lab doesn’t love the snow? Timmer, 13, enjoys life with Sue Rowan and Lee Attix of South Portland. (Courtesy photo) More...

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