“People want to see spring and flowers, not just patios,” said Dani LaPointe, this afternoon at the first Maine Flower Show at Thompson’s Point. And they came to the right place.  Thousands came  – both yesterday and this morning – … Continue reading →

The big mystery is over!  No, it’s not going to be a fancy restaurant with outdoor dining.   No, it’s not going to be a pricey condominium with a dog washing space in the garage.  In fact, a non-profit will … Continue reading →

Spring may be dragging her feet in southern Maine, but the flowers are not at the Maine Flower Show that opens tomorrow evening and runs through Sunday, April 2nd at 5:00 pm.  In fact, they are in gorgeous bloom as … Continue reading →

Crews for sixteen exhibitions  were hustling hard Saturday building their displays for the upcoming Maine Flower Show to be held later this week at Thompson’s Point for the first time.  In previous years, the show was held at the Portland … Continue reading →

In a huge blow to the agenda of the”deal maker” and “closer,” President Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan (R) pulled the House vote on Trumpcare this afternoon because they couldn’t get enough Republican votes to pass it.  Campaigning on … Continue reading →

“We’ll be open by this time next month,” said Michael Discatio, one of the owners of the legendary neighborhood convenience store, Joe’s Super Variety. “We are planning on opening within 3 – 4 weeks.” That promise came earlier this week … Continue reading →

Art Howe, hired almost two years ago, to be the city’s first Housing Safety administrator, was fired by his boss, Michael Russell, a few weeks ago according to sources familiar with the situation. The position was created in response to … Continue reading →

Once again the City of Portland has missed an opportunity to support renters as it has repeatedly through the work of its anti-tenant Housing Committee, chaired by conservative councilor Jill Duson.  Portland has the reputation of failing to protect renters … Continue reading →

“Are you willing to trade places with someone who is as vulnerable as the most vulnerable of any us?  Do you want to trade places with us?” asked Reverend Jill Saxby late this afternoon at a health care town hall. … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) is hosting a listening session on Farm Bill programs on Monday, March 20 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am at the Portland Public library, Rines Auditorium, Portland. This session comes amid budget uncertainity in Washington, D.C. … Continue reading →