05/29/2020
05/29/2020
Local News for Portland, Connecticut
05/29/2020
05/25/2020
PORTLAND ATHLETICS: To all Highlanders Near …
To all Highlanders Near & Far, especially those who served our country and provided the freedoms and life we enjoy today. Memorial Day is not just a day off but time to remember the sacrifices made for all of us! Thank You!! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/21/2020
PORTLAND ATHLETICS: PHS 2020 VIRTUAL SENIOR …
PHS 2020 VIRTUAL SENIOR NIGHTS & OTHER RECOGNITION: (Via Google Meet Link Shared later this week) Wednesday 5/27/20 B&G Outdoor Track 6:00pm Girls Tennis Tuesday 5/27 6:30pm Thursday 5/28/20 Baseball 6:00pm Golf 6:30pm Softball 7:00pm Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/20/2020
PORTLAND ATHLETICS: We would like to …
We would like to Celebrate our 2020 Senior Spring Athletes (Series 1) BASEBALL: Josh Doering Bryan Dinnis Carter Gange Grant Collins Khris Bell SOFTBALL: Maddie Brunk Morgan Lasky Raychel Fasciani Katelynn Fillback Victoria Hagland GIRLS’ TENNIS: Olivia Runte Autumn Tewksbury Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/19/2020
Portland will still mark Memorial Day, just a little differently
The parade is off this year, but there still will be a ceremony, though without many in attendence and prerecorded performances by the high school singing groups. Read the rest of the article on middletownpress.com READ MORE.
05/15/2020
PORTLAND ATHLETICS: Highlander Nation: We are …
Highlander Nation: We are proud to announce the hiring of the next head boys’ varsity Soccer Coach, Mike Searson. We look forward to his continued leadership in bringing the program & athletes to compete at a high level on & off the field. Congrats Coach and Good Luck! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/14/2020
Portland kayakers find body of man who jumped from Hartford bridge
Police began a search on April 16 after a man was seen jumping from the Founder’s Bridge into the Connecticut River. Read the rest of the article on middletownpress.com READ MORE.
05/11/2020
PORTLAND ATHLETICS: Portland, CT Community Appreciation …
Portland, CT Community Appreciation Parade on Friday 5/8/20. What an amazing turnout for the amazing Portland Community, Students, Staff and Citizens. We have a Special Town, Special Community, with Amazing Students, Parents and Dedicated Teachers! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/10/2020
PORTLAND ATHLETICS: #portlandpride #portlandstrong …
#portlandpride #portlandstrong Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/08/2020
Portland caravan brings teachers, families together, at a safe distance
Dozens of teachers and schools staff criss-crossed their way through town as part of an effort to renew their links to the students they last saw in early March. Read the rest of the article on middletownpress.com READ MORE.
05/08/2020
PORTLAND ATHLETICS: Congrats Nick! Portland continues …
Congrats Nick! Portland continues to be proud of you! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/08/2020
Family always important part of Fritch’s life
When 2020 Torrington Athletic Hall of Fame inductee Chris Fritch and his family moved from Portland, Maine to Saratoga Springs, New York a year-and-a-half ago, they had no idea they’d be getting early practice in the now-universal concept of quarantining. “The hard part of a move is meeting people,” says Chris, one of this year’s READ MORE.
05/07/2020
PORTLAND ATHLETICS: Today is #NursesDay2020 ! …
Today is #NursesDay2020 ! A HUGE Thanks to all the nurses out there and a special shout out to dedicated nurse team at The Portland Public Schools! We appreciate all you do on a daily basis for our schools, students, staff & the Portland Community! #nursesareheroes Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/07/2020
Portland educators set parade to connect with students
“We are so grateful to our teachers and staff and this celebration of our work and our love for our students is so fitting for Teacher Appreciation Week,” the schools chief said. Read the rest of the article on middletownpress.com READ MORE.
05/06/2020
PORTLAND ATHLETICS: Friday 5/8/20: Portland Community …
Friday 5/8/20: Portland Community Appreciation Car Parade at 10:00am. Practice Social Distancing and say hello to your teachers and community at the end of Teacher Appreciation Week! #Portlandpride #Portlandstrong Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/04/2020
PORTLAND ATHLETICS: Congratulations to Autumn Tewksbury …
Congratulations to Autumn Tewksbury & Caden Charpentier who are our 2019-20 PHS CIAC Scholar Athletes. We are so proud of you! @ciacsports @augeri_paul @_SLC_Athletics Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.04/27/2020
PORTLAND ATHLETICS: Our condolences goes out …
Our condolences goes out to Former PMS Baseball Coach & Portland HS Alum Craig Franklin’s family. Coach Franklin passed away unexpectedly this past week. He will forever be remembered for all he did for the kids of Portland! One of the best guys! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
04/22/2020
Portland High student making masks to aid first responders, community
“I came across the idea for the project when my family and I were discussing making masks for ourselves,” he said, as he was unable to find them amid the pandemic. Read the rest of the article on middletownpress.com READ MORE.
04/13/2020
Portland cuts interest rate on late tax, utility bills
Residents will have a three-month grace period to pay, as well, retroactive to April 1 and running through June 30, with the lower interest rate in play. Read the rest of the article on middletownpress.com READ MORE.
04/09/2020