As of 9:45 pm., no reports on local politics had been received at city hall. So, this blogger decided to leave the long hours for the capable team remaining on duty. As of this time, a few returns had come … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: November 2018
Portland Voter Turnout Closer to Presidential Turnout Says Sec. Dunlap
“This is a very heavy turnout for the midterms,” said Maine Secretary of State Dunlap at noon today. “It compares to a presidential election. There is a lot going on including the governor’s race.” The Secretary was visiting the Merrill … Continue reading
Petition Drive Supporting Fishing Industry Citizen Initiative Begins Soon
Members of the fishing industry are weary of empty words and broken promises from city hall. Vehicular traffic along Commercial Street has increased and large developments continue to be built in the area – all making access to the waterfront … Continue reading
Nan Cummings Selected Executive Director of the Portland Parks Conservancy
Nan Cummings, of Munjoy Hill, has been named to serve as the first executive director of the Portland Parks Conservancy. The Conservancy was launched by Elliotsville Plantation Inc. in early 2018 to help support the numerous parks, trails, open spaces, … Continue reading
Woodfords’ Corner “Tree Lighting” Set for 11/15/18
You are invited to attend a “tree lighting” ceremony on Thursday, November 15 at 5:30 pm to celebrate the installation of the new public artwork, LUMINOUS ARBOR, by local artist Aaron T. Stephan, at Woodfords corner. The Portland Pubic Art … Continue reading
UPDATED: Jennings Sends “Koch” to Meeting on ‘Reasonable Contracting’
City manager Jon Jennings did not attend the Finance Committee meeting tonight. Rather, Jennings sent his representative from the Koch Brothers. Meanwhile, Mayor Ethan Strimling did attend and the tension between them was the “elephant in the room.” Earlier this … Continue reading
HospitalityMaine Prepares Apprenticeship Program for Next Spring
Jon Hammond, 35, worked at an east end convenience store until this past summer when he was fired. Every weekday morning for six months he arrived at work close to 5:30 am to make breakfast sandwiches and coffee for early … Continue reading