Two local book stores, “Longfellow Books,” and “Sherman’s” are geared up for what will be a busy day in their stores tomorrow. September 11 – a memorable date for another reason – is the day that FEAR: Trump in the … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2018
West End City Council Candidates Debate Next Month
The West End Neighborhood Association will present a forum for District 2 city council candidates next month. The date is Thursday, October 4th, at Reiche School auditorium from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. The two candidates are Spencer Thibodeau (incumbent) and … Continue reading
Festive Funeral Procession for Codfish Followed by Eulogy in Portland
“We have borne on this casket – from Lincoln Park to these steps of city hall – a large and noble codfish. He is unnamed because unknown, unappreciated because unseen. But let us honor his life and his memory today … Continue reading
Moral Movement Maine Implores Senators Not to Support Kavanaugh Nomination
Maine faith leaders, a/k/a Moral Movement Maine, implored Senators Collins (R) and King (I) not to support Judge Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court – all with the calamitous backdrop of another controversial day of Judicial Committee hearings, an anonymous … Continue reading
Officials Withhold Data on Temporary Closure of Sagamore Hill Bar
The word spread quickly last Friday that the recently opened bar, Sagamore Hill,150 Park Street, had been shut down for a “clerical error” according to an “OOPS” sign in its doorway. Allegedly, the word came from the State of Maine … Continue reading
Meet Democratic Candidate for Governor, AG Janet Mills, on the West End of Portland
You are invited to a meet and greet reception in support of Attorney General Janet Mills democratic candidacy for governor this November. The reception is on Saturday, September 8th between 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. It is to be held … Continue reading
Who is Brett Kavanaugh? Did He Lie During a Prior Confirmation Hearing?
Join many of your friends on the first day of Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings for a Town Hall discussion to learn more about the man himself and where he stands on many of the key issues at stake. The Town … Continue reading
Public Encouraged to Participate in Launch of School Analysis; Starts Tomorrow
The public is invited to attend the launch of a Portland public school analysis that begins tomorrow, Tuesday, September 4th. The 2018-19 analysis starts at 6:00 pm at city hall chambers. A public hearing will immediately follow the workshop. The … Continue reading