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.
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Portland
Food Bank
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Read
about the volunteers of the Portland Food Bank and how they work
together for their cause. Theirs is really a community effort.
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| 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.
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Playscape
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Volunteers
construct Portland's first pre-school handicapped accessible playscape.
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Public
Service Award
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Volunteer
Fire Department's 1st Congressional District Public Service Award
ceremony held at Welte Auditorium, Central CT State University
on Friday December 3, 2004.
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| Tennessee
Connection |
A
bunch of guys, an interesting collection, and concern for the safety
of other people make this vignette an incredible story.
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| Hurricane
Katrina |
Portland
citizens lend a hand after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.
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