Seven South Portland businesses recognized
The 2020 Business & Economic Development Awards emphasized work through the pandemic.
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The South Portland Food Cupboard received the Impact Award on Feb. 11 from the South Portland Economic Development Committee. The award is for a business or organization that had a significant impact on improving or stabilizing economic conditions in the city despite the pandemic.
Courtesy photo Tess Parks
SOUTH PORTLAND The 2020 Business & Economic Development Awards ceremony took place on Feb. 11, recognizing local businesses and organizations for their struggles and triumphs through the pandemic.
This year’s winners, nominated by community members through the South Portland Economic Development Committee, are Scratch Baking Co., 158 Picket Street Cafe, Sopo Catering, SoPo Seafood, ReVision Energy, Legion Square Market and South Portland Food Cupboard.
South Portland sees drastic increase in homeless students as coronavirus pandemic continues
South Portland Superintendent Ken Kunin said there are usually about 30-40 students experiencing homelessness, but now it s more than 100. Author: Jackie Mundry (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 4:49 PM EST January 26, 2021 Updated: 6:00 PM EST January 26, 2021
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine We always have homeless students, South Portland Superintendent Ken Kunin said.
He added that there are usually about 30-40 homeless students throughout the district each year, but this year it has increased drastically. This year, year to date, it s well over 100, Kunin said. It s absolutely related to the disruption and the dislocation caused by the pandemic and the economic crisis.