Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) has announced that she will not attend the Friday, January 20th inauguration of Donald Trump in Washington, DC. S he announced dthis decision at a NAACP dinner this evening. “After giving the issue a lot of … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2017
Mainers Rally in Portland to Rescue Health Care from Republicans
“The President hasn’t even been sworn in yet and already the Republicans have started to repeal the Affordable Care Act,” Congresswoman Chellile Pingree (D) told 1,000 protesters who crowded the steps and sidewalks around city hall this afternoon. “We are … Continue reading
Pink Yarn Rules as Marchers Knit Hats for Historic Event
Yarn shops all over the northeastern United States are struggling to keep sufficient supplies of pink yarn in stock to meet the demand of knitters. It’s not just because of the cold weather gripping the region – it’s more about … Continue reading
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Displaced by Fire on Munjoy Hill
“People were stopping in here and asking if they could help out,” said Katie Wallace, a thirteen (13) year server at the Blue Spoon on Munjoy Hill this afternoon. “People started bringing in donations like clothing, bedding and shoes.” These … Continue reading
Women’s March in Portland in Solidarity with Nation-wide Marches; 1/21
Perhaps you like so many of us can’t participate in the Women’s March in Washington, DC. later this month, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t participate in a Portland March with similar goals. That’s because: A Women’s Walk in … Continue reading
Pingree Organizes ‘Save Health Care Rally’ in Portland This Weekend
Health care is under attack. Republicans under the incoming Trump administration are broadcasting their intention to repeal Obamacare with no concrete plans to replace it – possibly pulling the rug out from under millions who rely on Obamacare. At the … Continue reading
Mainers Tell Collins Staff They Oppose Trump “Climate Change Deniers”
“Show me what democracy looks like. This is what democracy looks like,” shouted two hundred Mainers who assembled outside Senator Susan Collins (R) office to protest The Donald Elect’s cabinet picks and to ask the moderate Republican not to support … Continue reading
Mainers Call on Senator Collins to Oppose Trump’s ‘Fossil Fuel’ Cabinet
Mainers called upon Senator Susan Collins (R) to reject The Donald Elect’s proposed cabinet of climate deniers to head the EPA, Energy and State Departments at a press conference this morning. The press conference was hosted by the Sierra Club … Continue reading
Washington Avenue Mini-Market Opening Mid-February
The East End of Portland is about to welcome a mini-market to 131 Washington Avenue. The A&CGrocery will serve Munjoy Hill as well as East Bayside. Several markets in the past have closed. This addition is one more step in … Continue reading
Keep Climate Deniers Out of the White House !
Are you as concerned about The Donald-Elect’s proposed cabinet nominees who are deniers of climate change as are many other Mainers? If so, you are invited to attend an expression of your sentiments on Monday, January 9th at 3:00 pm. … Continue reading