The City Council voted this evening to eliminate the position of special assistant to Mayor Ethan Strimling by a vote of 6 – 3; the two councilors voting against an amendment proposal initiated by District 1 City Councilor Belinda Rae … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2017
Amato’s Expands Business for Holiday Season 2017
“This is where it ALL began. Right out here on the patio,” said Dominic Reali, referring to his plans to build an addition where the outside patio is now located at 21 India Street on the East End of Portland. … Continue reading
St. Lawrence Arts Center Plan on Agenda of Planning Board This Month
Portland’s Planning Board has announced that it has scheduled an evening workshop for Tuesday, May 23, 2017 to consider a proposal by the Friends of the St. Lawrence Church for a contemporary 401 seat theater addition. The meeting is set … Continue reading
Kitchen Help Wanted at Becky’s Diner on Commercial Street
Becky’s Diner is looking for kitchen help in its busy waterfront spot at 390 Commercial Street. Both part-time and full-time positions are available and salaries are dependent upon skills of the applicant. For more information and to apply for a … Continue reading
Congress Sq. Park Public Art Update Next Week
You are invited to attend and discuss three art schemes on Wednesday, May 17th at Room 5, of the Portland Public Library, Congress Street. The meeting runs from 4:00 -pm – 6:00 pm. This is the monthly meeting of the … Continue reading
Women Protest Trumpcare That “Attacks” Women’s Health
Trumpcare is an insult to women’s health care according to an editorial in today’s New York Times. May 13. 2017. By coincidence a group of local women from the national organization, UltraViolet, protested Trumpcare in a rally this afternoon at … Continue reading
East End Community School Starts Rock Band in Fall
The East End Community School on Munjoy Hill has been selected to participate in a music pilot program that will start in the fall for fourth & fifth grade students according to a press release issued by William Sumner, lead … Continue reading
Protest Rally Against Trumpcare in Portland on Saturday; Speakers Sought !
You are invited to attend a protest rally on Saturday, May 13th at 2:00 pm at Lobsterman Park in downtown Portland. The rally is in opposition to Trumpcare and to be sure that Senator Susan Collins (R) is aware of … Continue reading
Eaton Fails to Stop Review of 218 Washington Avenue by Planning Board
The planning board chair, Elizabeth Boepple, made it clear from the start of the meeting yesterday afternoon that the long-standing easement issues that had long caused bad blood between neighbors Ron Gan and the developer of 218 Washington Avenue was … Continue reading
Pingree Responds to Trump Firing of James Comey
In response to the news that President Trump has fired FBI Director James Comey today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D.-01) issued the following statement in a press release: “Why is President Trump firing FBI Director Comey now? Why wasn’t he asked … Continue reading