The third and final Congress Square Park redesign meeting will be held on Thursday, March 16th between 5:30 – pm – 7:30 pm.   The meeting will be held at the Portland Westin Harborview Hotel, Longfellow Square.  Facilitating the meeting … Continue reading →

Parts of Portland City Hall are now “bugged” according to sources who work there – both employees as well as others reporting on the new development.  It was a move promised by Jon Jennings, city manager, when he first took … Continue reading →

Reports that President Trump’s administration has a draft budget plan that would dramatically cut the Coast Guard and FEMA in order to fund his Mexican border wall prompted the following statement from Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) late this afternoon: “It’s … Continue reading →

A Rally in Bangor has been scheduled for Saturday, March 11th from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm to address concerns of the Trump administration.  The Rally begins at West Market Square and proceeds to the Unitaran Universalist Society, 120 Park … Continue reading →

“The rally today is to shine a light on women’s contributions to the economy and the vital role of women as business owners, care takers and engines of creativity,” said Genevieve Morgan, at a noon rally at Monument Square today. … Continue reading →

“We passed all of our inspections recently.  So we are hoping to open on March 15th,” said Jenna Friedman, this afternoon as we sat at the metal bar that will soon be put to a much better use.  Clay Norris, … Continue reading →

“We are extremely concerned about the very real and dangerous implications of Speaker Ryan’s plan.  It’s not surprising this plan was kept secret until the last-minute – even a quick review suggests it will create chaos in the system and … Continue reading →

Senator Susan Collins (R) complained late last month about the “lack of civility” shown by her constituents during peaceful protests in Maine.  Collins specifically criticized Mainers for Accountable Leadership (MFAL) for labeling her as inaccessible to Maine voters after she … Continue reading →

Hundreds of hardy souls from all over Maine and  the Boston area shivered and shook at  the first annual Sunaana Festival at Thompson’s Point yesterday. Despite the extensive planning, for the Festival, the outdoor temperature and strong winds were a … Continue reading →

“The city  has been great to work with and the entire inspections office, planning and fire department have been fair and reasonable,” said Chris Thompson, as he got the green light from the city for the first annual Sunaana Music … Continue reading →