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People On the Move (Making a a Difference)

Portland, Connecticut is fortunate to have more than its share of great people living in town.
     This section is dedicated to those who really make a difference here. Follow the links to read about some of them.
     Please Note: This is a new section that will be growing as time goes on.
 

Portland Food Bank

Read about the volunteers of the Portland Food Bank and how they work together for their cause. Theirs is really a community effort.
 

Doris Sherrow One of our local historians who wrote most of the stories in our History Section. Readers really enjoy not only her revelations from the past, but also her ever present wit.
 
Playscape
Volunteers construct Portland's first pre-school handicapped accessible playscape.
 
Public Service Award
Volunteer Fire Department's 1st Congressional District Public Service Award ceremony held at Welte Auditorium, Central CT State University on Friday December 3, 2004.
 
Tennessee Connection A bunch of guys, an interesting collection, and concern for the safety of other people make this vignette an incredible story.
 
Hurricane Katrina Portland citizens lend a hand after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.