US Senator Angus King endorsed Governor Janet T. Mlls (D) for releection today: Senator King – who served two terms as Maine’s Independent Governor – applauded Governor Mills’ bipartisan, consensus-driven approach to governing, including her work to bring Democrats, Republicans … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2022
UPDATED: “Yes for Schools!” Campaign Launch to Pass Question 5 on Monday
On Monday, October 3rd at 4:30 pm., the ‘”Yes For Schools” campaign to pass Question # 5 on the November 8 ballot will be held. The launch takes place on the steps of city hall, 389 Congress Street. Several city … Continue reading
Mix of Republicans and Democrats Adopt Scare Tactics in Anti-Education Agenda
When the defense is not living up to expectations, pivot to a good offense – if you have one – a strategy used in the sports world and one that was borrowed at a press conference today in which Republicans … Continue reading
Governor Mills Announces 12 “Land for Maine’s Future” Projects
Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman Governor of Maine and the states’s first woman AG, announced this morning 12 “Land for Maine’s Future” conservation projects across the State of Maine which will protect working lands and wildlife habitat … Continue reading
City Alerts Landlords & Tenants to Allowable Rent Increases for 2023
Seven percent is the new allowabale rent increase the city of Portland announced today. This figure is per the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Portland’s Rent Control ordinance requires that on September 1 of each year, the Housing Safety Office is … Continue reading
Party at Congress Square Park Tonight With Portland Trails
Party at Congress Square Park this evening from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm according to a press release issued this morning by Portland Trails. There will be games, interactive stations, updates on our 2022 projects, conversations with trail-minded folks and … Continue reading
Janet Mills for Governor Raises $$$ for Reelection
The Governor Janet T. Mills for Governor Campaign announced today that it has raised $4.8 million for reelection to date, including $993,400. during the July 20, 2022 through September 20, 2022 post-primary fund raising period. The Campaign has $1,446 million … Continue reading
Biden Administration Hosting Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health Says Rep. Pingree (D)
On Wednesday, September 28, the Biden Administration will host the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health, according to a press release issued by the office of Chellie Pingree (D) today. It’s the first and only national, government-led conference … Continue reading
Cruise Ship Arrival Revives November Ballot Initiative Concerns
“We do get a lot of business when the cruise ships are in Portland – especially on Monday and Tuesday. That’s when a lot of other businesses are closed,” said Dejia Ramos, manager of The Bar & Bites, 8 Exchange … Continue reading
Old Port Marine Artist Rejecting Trump’s Influence May Be Canada Bound
“We are so close to moving back to Canada. Trump is the problem,” said long-time Boothby Square marine artist George Anderson, 91, at his Studio this afternoon, at 340 Fore Street. His Studio is located in the back of his … Continue reading