As of today, 19,471 absentee ballots have been requested by Portland voters for the upcoming November 5 election.   5,963 of them have voted in person.  3,900 absentee ballots still need to be returned according to information provided by the city’s … Continue reading →

Abortion remains a top motivatding issue for voters ahead of the November 5 election, particularly for women and young voters.  Yet anti-abortion politicians and their allies have highlighted their plans to dramatically reshape American government and implement dangerous policies including … Continue reading →

Portland Police  responded to the area of Portland and Alder Streets  October 28, 2024 at 5:29 pm.  for a report of a shooting.  Upon arrival, Police discovered Edgar Cando, a 31 year old male from Portland who had sustained multiple … Continue reading →

“Maybe the city of Portland will sell Fort Gorges to the Friends of Fort Gorges for one dollar,” said Paul Drinan this afternoon. Paul,     the former Executive Director of the Friends of Fort Gorges, was referring to the transfer … Continue reading →

One hundred and fifty-three (153) new street trees were planted across the Bayside neighborhood over the last several months according to a press release issued by the city late last week. This effort, managed by the city’s Parks, Recreation & … Continue reading →

Two Maine-based artists are featured in the just opened ‘Light in Every Room’ art show at Moss Galleries on Munjoy Hill. Both women are well-known in Maine; Gail Spaien & Lynne Drexler.  The show opened Friday, October 25, 2024 and … Continue reading →

Nicole Clegg was named CEO and President of Planned Parenthood of Northern New England (PPNNE) according to a press release issued yesterday.  She had been serving as Interim CEO since March of 2023. Clegg has worked to expand the scope … Continue reading →

Come in costume or don’t!  Come with a friend, with a group of friends or with a family member – or don’t!   But just come to the annual candy hand-out at Bayview Heights, 158 North Street on Munjoy Hill.  The … Continue reading →

Ashley Rand, Portland City Clerk. reported the following this evening: A total of 14,362 absentee ballots have been requested; Of that number, 6,567 ballots have been returned to the Clerk’s Office; Of the 6,567 that have been returned, 2,190 of … Continue reading →

“We decided to hold this block party to meet more of our neighbors,” said Katy Blanz, one of three career woman who organized the event that was held yesterday afternoon at Munjoy South Park not far from the street on … Continue reading →