“I came from a place where I had very limited access to food, education, security or opportunity for economic advancement.  When I came to America I had the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe and comfortable environment,” said … Continue reading →

“Kids do it all the time.  We wanted to show them we can take risks too.  We are a small and close team and that’s why we did it all together,” said Renee Bourgoine-Serio, principal of the Peaks Island Elementary … Continue reading →

The City Council election is approaching fast.  If you can assist, a canvassing campaign for Joey Brunelle is set for this Sunday, September 10, 2017.  Please meet the group at 171 Cumberland Avenue, in front of Ten Ten Pie starting … Continue reading →

By a vote of 8 – 1, the city council voted late this evening to approve an amendment to the waterfront port development zone that permits Americold to construct a monster size cold storage warehouse on the western waterfront.  West … Continue reading →

“Uncertainity over international ferry operations has been a significant barrier to past efforts to plan for and utilize the POT structure,” wrote Bill Needelman, waterfront coordinator, in a memorandum dated August 31,2017 to the Economic Development Committee and which was … Continue reading →

Mayor Ethan Strimling has issued the following statement in response to the Trump announcement today: “I stand with the more than 100 Mayors from across this country who have spoken out against repealing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals immigration … Continue reading →

A campaign to launch a city ordinance that would require all  employers in Maine to offer their employees an earned paid sick leave occurred at Longfellow Square this morning, Labor Day.  The proposal is on the Portland City Council agenda … Continue reading →

“The golf carts on Peaks Island have had a negative impact on the Peaks Island experience.  They are noisy, polluters and I think people are missing out on all of what they could see better,” said Mary Frances MacFadyen, the … Continue reading →

A march and rally to launch a campaign in support of a campaign for earned paid sick days for all Portland workers  has been scheduled for tomorrow, Monday, September 4th.  The march will start at the Irish Heritage Center, 34 … Continue reading →

The Portland Water District is warning Greater Portland residents to beware of a possible scam in the area due to several incidents in York County.  That;s where men posed as local water utility employees to enter homes according to Michelle … Continue reading →