Sentry News

Published
July 16, 2024

Yarmouth Clam Festival ready to get underway Friday

This year's festival program, including multiple appearances by American Idol's Julia Gagnon, was a little harder to pull off because of a drop-off in the number of volunteers.
Published
July 11, 2024

A Window on the Past: Cushman’s Bakery and the Nathan A. Cushman family
Published
July 10, 2024

South Portland council declines to pursue proposed transitional housing plan for former school building

Zoning ordinances must be reexamined to allow for such facilities in the city, and councilors say they are open to exploring that option.
Published
July 10, 2024

Cape Elizabeth School Board plans special meeting on new, ‘unvetted’ bond proposal

Some councilors and residents say the council chairman's timing of a vote on his proposal was an attempt to undermine the school board's proposed $89.9 million school project.
Published
July 2, 2024

A Window on the Past: From Skunk Hill to Thornton Heights

Published
July 2, 2024

A Q&A with Jessica Hughes, South Portland’s new city clerk

She says the role of supporting a community and connecting residents to their local government "is exactly where I'm meant to be."
Published
July 1, 2024

Congolese hip-hop artist makes U.S. debut Friday in Portland

Marcel Kombo, aka Mister Trecy, will perform as part of the free African Summer Concert Series.
Published
July 1, 2024

Local parents’ pushback against smartphones picks up speed

The Turn the Tide Coalition, with members from throughout Cumberland County, seeks to put an end to phone-centered childhoods and get kids thinking creatively, playing and interacting again.
Published
July 1, 2024

Meow Lounge in Westbrook celebrates one year and 258 cat adoptions

The business finds homes for rescue cats from across the state, hosts community events with cats and sells cat-related goods made by local artists.
Published
June 27, 2024

A Window on the Past: Summer in Maine Auction, annual Classic Car Show benefit South Portland Historical Society