Last night during the House Agriculture Committee markup of the partisan reconciliation bill, Congresswoman Chellie PIngree (D-ME) spoke out against Republicans proposal to slash $300 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).  In her opening remarks, Congresswoman Pingree questioned … Continue reading →

Maine Connectivity Authority, (MCA) received notice on Friday, May 9th that the Trump administation has terminated three grants totaling $35 million in funding for Maine.  These grants funded programs to “improve digital skills, provide internet safety education and ensure people … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) is sounding the alarm over illegal plans by Elon Musk’s rogue agency to gut grant funding for the National Park Service, (NPS) she announced this morning.  Many of the grants, including two in Maine, targeted by … Continue reading →

The city of Portland announced this morning that it has received a proposal from Trillium Engineering Group for the construction of two industrial/office buildings at 597 Riverside Street.  They will be located in the 1-M industrial zone. This application will … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend a city required neighborhood meeting to learn about the Dalton Street Housing project on Wednesday, May 28, at the Presumpscot Elementary School audidtorium.  The meeting runs from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm.  (Only an hour?) … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend the grand opening of the Riverton Trolly Bike Park on Wednesday, May 14th at 4:00 pm.  The ribbon cutting ceremony will mark the opening of Portland’s first dedicated public bike park.  The event also marks … Continue reading →

On Sunday, May 12, at 8:55 pm., Portland Police responded to the area of 33 Grant Street for a report of shots fired.  Several witnesses stated that they heard multiple gunshots in the area.  Several casings were found in the … Continue reading →

Planting season is fast approaching and there’s no time like Saturday, May 17th  morning to restock  your inventory of seedlings and plants.  You can do this at the annual “Seedling and Plant Sale” hosted by the Munjoy Hill Neighbohood Organization, … Continue reading →

Maine Preservation announced this afternoon that its grant from the Maine Historic Preservation Commission was cancelled today according to a press release from  Tara Kelly, Executive Director. The focus of her message is on the crisis befalling State Historic Preservation … Continue reading →

The annual plant swap, work party, pot luck lunch, etc. hosted by “Team Joy” at the eleven year old  Mount Joy Community Orchard on the east end of Portland, has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 17th.  The annual Festival had … Continue reading →