News in South Portland

Cape Elizabeth farms rely on community, each other, for growth

CAPE ELIZABETH — For a town with a population of only about 9,000, Cape Elizabeth boasts an unusually large farming community. According to the Cape Farm Alliance – a collection of farmers, fishermen, horse owners and gardeners – the town is host to 19 different...

Will Graff • News •

Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 9:10 am

Coffee, ice cream, art shop hopes to 'Cia' in South Portland

SOUTH PORTLAND — Bill Dunnigan said he originally planned to find someone to lease his retail space at 72 Ocean St. But those plans took a more personal turn, and on Wednesday Dunnigan and his wife, Jeannie, opened Cia – an acronym for their shop's three features: coffee, ...

David Harry • News •

Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 8:20 am

Southern meetings March 22-28

Cape Elizabeth Tues. 3/26 8 a.m. School Board Budget Workshop & Regular Workshop HS Library Tues. 3/26 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals TH Tues. 3/26 8 p.m. School Board Finance Committee &nb...

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Thursday, March 21, 2013

Michelena Napolitano Maietta, 99

SCARBOROUGH — Michelena Napolitano Maietta, 99, died peacefully March 9 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. Known to many as "Aunt Kay," she was born July 14, 1913, in Portland, the daughter of Chiarina and Raffaelo Napolitano. She attended Portland ...

Obituaries •

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Gretchen Margaret "Marge" Wood, 92

SOUTH PORTLAND — Gretchen Margaret “Marge” Wood, 92, died March 11 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. She was born in Omaha, Neb., on October 14, 1920, the daughter of Sylvia S. Murphy and Charles G. Lytle. Wood met her beloved husband, Charles Willard ...

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Thursday, March 21, 2013

Aline A. Serabia, 90: Loving aunt, caring friend

SOUTH PORTLAND — Aline A. Serabia, 90, died Saturday at St. Joseph’s Rehabilitation Center in Portland. She was born Nov. 17, 1922, in Sanford, a daughter of Hollis J. and Adrienne Sevigny. She attended St. Ignatius Grammar school and graduated from Sanford High...

Obituaries •

Thursday, March 21, 2013

South Portland farmers market likely to return to Hinckley Drive

SOUTH PORTLAND — If the Planning Board and City Council approve, the outdoor farmers market will return to Hinckley Drive for the second straight year. While making no decision during a Monday night workshop, City Councilors showed a willingness to vote on the location for this year ...

David Harry • News •

Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 3:20 pm

Old House Trade Show returns Saturday in Portland

PORTLAND — Greater Portland Landmarks will hold its Old House Trade Show this weekend at the Holiday Inn by the Bay. The two-day show features 50 exhibitors who represent trades, services and products related to restoration and preservation of older homes and buildings. The prog...

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Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 11:00 am

People and Business

Environmental Efforts Lodging businesses in Ogunquit and Brunswick are the latest in Maine to be recognized for voluntary efforts in reducing their environmental impact by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. The Abalonia Inn and the Dunes on the Waterfront in...

Community •

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Arts Calendar, March 20-April 2

Greater Portland Books & Authors Friday 3/22 Tom Allen: “Dangerous C...

Lifestyle •

Tuesday, March 19, 2013