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 →

“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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →