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🌱 South Portland girls lacrosse struggles in home opener against NYA

Hello South Portland! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • South Portland girls lacrosse struggles in home opener against NYA
  • South Portland native helps keep Windham’s taxpayer dollars on track
  • Mills’ blunt South Portland warning about Trump’s tariffs and economy

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why aren't koalas actual bears? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Rain; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 48 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Monday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 48, low: 28.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and chilly, with a high of 44 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• High schools Saturday: Bonny Eagle girls lacrosse beats Cony (pressherald.com) — South Portland girls lacrosse hosted North Yarmouth Academy, falling 13-2 as the Red Riots were outscored 9-0 in the second half despite goals from Cassidy Clyde and Donnelly Maloji. The roundup also notes Bonny Eagle’s season-opening win over Cony in Augusta, highlighting early-season form for several southern Maine programs.
   

• In the public eye: Windham's Assistant Finance Director crucial to town's public fund accountability (thewindhameagle.com) — A Windham finance official who grew up in South Portland is now helping safeguard taxpayer dollars as the town’s Assistant Finance Director and Deputy Tax Collector. He explains how his attention to detail, auditing background, and new certification work together to keep municipal finances accurate and accountable for residents.
   

• 'The man is crazy': Gov. Mills blasts Pres. Trump over economy, tariffs (wgme.com) — Governor Janet Mills used a stop in South Portland to sharply criticize President Trump’s tariffs and handling of the Middle East conflict, calling him “crazy” and a threat to democracy. Speaking after meeting the city’s mayor, she blamed his trade policies for higher prices on gas, groceries, repairs, and construction, framing the economy as a key issue in her Senate run.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Note: link to Part 1 in 3rd comment....
    “Save our Shipyard” who are they? They are a group of dedicated residents motivated by South Portlland’s history where over a 100 families lost their… (Nextdoor Meetinghouse Hill)
  • Friends With Forks next dinner is coming up soon…
    You’ll know the date, time, and neighborhood. The restaurant? Revealed the morning of. And we just added something NEW: Come solo or you can sign… (Nextdoor Willard Beach/Meeting Hse)
  • Resort Lifestyle Communities posted a job opening for Housekeeper (part-time) in South Portland. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member in South Portland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Portland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Portland

  • May the Fork Be With You: Portland, Maine's Chaval's Star Wars Dinner Returns May 4 (wcyy.com)
  • Portland Farmers' Market heads back outside for the season: where to shop (wmtw.com)
  • The power of community is alive and well in Portland (pressherald.com)

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Ok South Portland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They don't meet the koalafications! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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