About 100 people rallied at Monument Square early this afternoon emphasizing how important it is to vote in next month’s election according to Kim Simmons, one of the organizers of the Women’s March Portland event. Voters are responding in unprecedented … Continue reading →

To accommodate weekend and evening use, a ballot drop box was installed today outside of Merrill Auditorium, Myrtle Street, Portland. The drop box was installed around noon today and voters began to use it immediately.  It was installed to provide … Continue reading →

Three long-time friends are pooling their talents to form a new boutique coming to the Old Port – hopefully opening  by November 1, 2020 according to one of the partners.  WKNDR + The Manor will occupy the large space at … Continue reading →

Late this afternoon the State issued the list of businesses and non-profits who have been notified they are recipients of funds from the Mills Administration through the Federal Cares Act Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF). There were 2,329 awards that included … Continue reading →

The hospitality sector, particularly lodging and accommodations, represent the largest percentage of recipients from Governor Mills’ distribution of financial awards to Maine small businesses and non-profits that began yesterday according to a press release issued today by her office. That … Continue reading →

In response to the Mayor and most of the city council’s diatribe against direct democracy issued yesterday,  BLACK P.O.W.E.R. issued the following statement this morning. Portland voters have a chance to improve this city by voting YES on Questions A-E.  … Continue reading →

Almost twenty (20) groups representing thousands of Portlanders, respond to the Mayor and Council opposing five citizen-driven referendums.  Today, the city launched a lengthy verbal attack on renters in particular as well as others, where it has failed to act … Continue reading →

A new external ballot drop box will be installed OUTSIDE the Merrill Auditorium entrance for ballot returns.  That change will permit voters to return absentee ballots 24/7 – increasing accessibility for absentee ballot voters who cannot enter Merrill Auditorium during … Continue reading →

“I’ve never been this involved in a presidential campaign, but I can’t stand Trump,” said Francis (Flash) Gordon, this afternoon at his Cove Street home on the east end of Portland.  “The first time I saw him at a debate, … Continue reading →

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey has issued an advisory to election officials, law enforcement and all Maine voters re-affirming the rights of all eligible Mainers to vote in this year’s election and pledging to vigorously enforce laws which protect those … Continue reading →