south portland maine Archives

Business, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report

Maine’s marijuana market opening could be a letdown for many

by Penelope Overton October 4, 2020October 4, 2020

The state’s recreational cannabis market is set to finally open Friday, but few stores will be, and supplies are expected to be extremely limited.

Local & State, News

Portland and South Portland release ambitious climate action plan

by Randy Billings September 16, 2020September 17, 2020

The cities plan to work together on regional strategies to reduce carbon emissions from buildings and eliminate virtually all waste in the next 30 years.

Business, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report

State licenses 2 more recreational cannabis stores, first manufacturing facility

by Penelope Overton September 14, 2020September 15, 2020

The approval of stores in South Portland and Newry gives Maine a total of 5 retail outlets to date that will be allowed to open as of Oct. 9.

Local & State, News

Boys & Girls Clubs adapt programs to help local schools during pandemic

by Kelley Bouchard September 10, 2020September 10, 2020

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine will operate distance learning hubs in Portland and South Portland, and possibly Auburn-Lewiston.

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: White is a race, and we white people can’t ignore that anymore

by Barbara Ives Special to the Press Herald August 27, 2020August 27, 2020

Everything around us conspires to make racism invisible to white people, but we can overcome that.

Business, Local & State, News

Bootmobile at Bug Light: Two Maine icons in one spot

by Kelley Bouchard August 23, 2020August 23, 2020

The L.L.Bean Bootmobile paid a weekend visit to South Portland’s Bug Light Park, start of the city’s Greenbelt Walkway, which will be upgraded with a donation from the Freeport-based company.