Governor Janet T. Mills went to law school, but she didn’t go to an economics school, the caustic Paul LePage charged at the opening debate of the Maine fall election season last night on Maine Public television. However, we do … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2022
Janet Mills for Governor Statement on Janet’s Debate Victory
Janet Mills for Governor Campaign Manager Alexandria Raposo issued the following statement following tonight’s Portland Press Herald and Maine Public debate: “Tonight Governor Mills once again showed Maine people that she is a leader who can bring people together to … Continue reading
Governor Directs Energy Office to Intervene Against Electricity Rate Increase Sought by Versant Power
At the direction of Governor Janet Mills (D), the first woman Governor of Maine and it’s first AG., the Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) today intervened in opposition to Versant Power’s filing for an electricity rate increase with the Maine Public … Continue reading
Republicans Support Governor Mills (D) Reelection in “Mainers not Complainers” Coalition
The Janet Mills for Governor campaign today unveiled a coalition of current and former Republican lawmakers supporting Governor Mills for Relection. The lawmakers – State Senator Kim Rosen; former State Senators Roger Katz, Pat Flood, Joyce Maker, Chris Rector;and Karl … Continue reading
“Yes on # 5” Campaign Launches to Give School Board Autonomy Over School Budget Process
“I have worked as an educator in four states. Portland is the only place where the decision of the duly elected school board is subject to second-guessing and de-prioritization by folks who are not deeply invested in the work of … Continue reading
City Seeks Public Feedback on Eastern Prom Food Truck Pilot Program
The city of Portland is currently reviewing feedback it has received over the course of the Eastern Promenade food truck pilot program. As part of the evaluation, the city is seeking additional feedback from food truck vendors and the community … Continue reading
Police Investigate Shooting on Grant Street
On Sunday, October 2, 2022, just before 10:00 pm, police responded to Grant Street near Deering Avenue for the report of a disturbance and a car crash, followed by the sound of gunshots. Police discovered the owner of the car, … Continue reading
“Hare Pieces” by Hunt Slonem on Display at Moss Galleries on Munjoy Hill
This is one art show that this blogger hopes you will really make an effort to see. Late last week the delightful exhibit of New York City painter Hunt Slonem opened at Moss Galleries, 100 Fore Street, Munjoy HIll. The … Continue reading
Maine Marathoners Encouraged by Non-profits Along the Race Course
“We’ve been asked to participate in the Maine Marathon every year since I’ve been involved,” said Alex Pine, organizer of the Taiko Maine Dojo club. And that goes back to 2015 he said this afternoon. And possibly before that as … Continue reading
Governor Mills Praises Inclusion of Additional LIHEAP Funds in Federal Appropriations Bill
Late last week, Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman Governor of Maine and its first AG, praised Congressional passage of a federal appropriations package containing $1 billion in emergency supplemental funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Program (LIHEAP) … Continue reading