City Manager Jon Jennings is proposing a 180-day moratorium on most non-marine development within the Waterfront Central Zone (“WCZ”) in response to significant overburdening of parking, traffic control and waterfront resources in that zone. The proposal will be taken up … Continue reading
The inaugural “Make it Happen” awards will be presented to two Portland High School students on Friday, December 14 at the “Make It Happen”(MIH) room. Beni Nkashana, a senior and Mariam Douale, a junior, will each receive $1,250. per semester … Continue reading
Are you interested in helping Maine consumers resolve disputes with businesses? The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting mediators for the Consumer Medication Service. The next training is scheduled for January 14-16, 2019 in Augusta. For more than 30 years, the … Continue reading
The late actress Margaret Hamilton was the third choice to play the Witch in the iconic film – “Wizard of Oz” – it was an audition to which Hamilton wore a tablecloth according to the actress who beautifully portrayed her … Continue reading
“I predict he (President Donald Trump) won’t run again in 2020 because he’ll be too damaged by the Mueller report. It won’t be good. He’s too tangled up with Russia and Saudi Arabia. The obstruction of justice is a big … Continue reading
A lawsuit filed by Martica R. Sawin against Kelly and Walter Williams, her immediate neighbors on Munjoy Hill, has been resolved through mediation according to someone familiar with the situation. The lawsuit filed by the elderly Ms. Sawin was filed … Continue reading
For this one day, and maybe only this one day, this great nation of ours can experience once again some respect and dignity absent recently from the public discourse, as the nation bids farewell to the 41st president of the … Continue reading
Will it or won’t it? That question is on the minds of many people these days. Will “The Cat” – the ferry between Portland and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia remain in Portland Harbor in the future? Despite a banner season this … Continue reading
Senator Rebecca Millett has filed a bill to allow all workers to earn paid sick days in the 129th Legislative Session. And since 85 Mainers died of the flu last year, the sooner this policy passes, the fewer germs and … Continue reading
The recount of the Congressional District 2 race on November 6, 2018 General Election will begin Thursday, December 6, at 9:00 am., Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap confirmed today. The incumbent Bruce Poliquin (R) requested this recount. The recount will … Continue reading
