Jack Hoyt, a sixth grader, waits before continuing his ride to school along the new neighborhood byway in South Portland. (Dana Richie/Staff Writer)" data-medium-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/09/IMG_2453.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/09/IMG_2453.jpg?w=780" />The new route connects the Thornton Heights, Cash Corner and Ligonia neighborhoods and provides safe passage to the middle school.