The city of Portland announced earlier this week that it has received a major site plan and subdivision application to facilitate an eight lot residential subdivision, construction of a new public right-of-way, construction of eight new residential buildings with a … Continue reading →

Tonight the Portland City Council voted unanimously to divest from Israel according to a press release issued by Sarah Almatri of  the Maine Coalition for Palestine.  The resolution requires that all city funds and investments from companies that are complivit … Continue reading →

“I believe a better Maine is possible if everyday people  have more of a say over their government which means everyone needs to register to vote,” said Congressswoman Chellie Pingree (D) in a press release issued late last month. “One … Continue reading →

The Second Edition of the  Maine Lit Fest is returning next month to a place near you!  It runs from October 3rd to October 13th.  The locations include Farmington, Portland, Brunswick, Waterville, Bangor, Presque Isle and on-line.  The event is … Continue reading →

The first-ever Clean Transportatiom Festival is set for Saturday, September 7th from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm.   It will feature an afternoon of fun, celebrating and learning about clean transportation options.   The first-ever such Festival will be held at the … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend a city required meetig to discuss a mixed use development proposal for 203 Fore Street, Portland.   The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 12 from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm.at the Hampton Inn Cofeence Room.  … Continue reading →

Last month Portland Trails and the Bicycle Coalition of Maine installed temporary features on Diamond Street in Portland to slow car traffic and improve pedestrian safety.   The street which has no sidewalks or curbs now features painted “curb exensions” with … Continue reading →

“On Labor Day, we honor the contributions of Maine people who have worked tirelessly to ensure that every adult can work safely and earn fair wages for their work.  From the millworkers who fought for better conditions to Maine’s paper … Continue reading →

“Portland is such a quirky place that it’s easy for me to find beauty here,” said Adam Powers, 42,  recently as he described his first solo photography exhibit currently at the Maine Jewish Museum through November 1, 2024. A native … Continue reading →

Elijah Wabnitz, 35, knew the career path he wanted to pursue.  That’s why he majored in photography and screen writing at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.  But when 7 or 8 of his college friends succumbed to drug … Continue reading →