Carissa Green and Kyle Kramp were married this afternoon in an outdoor ceremony on the steps of Portland’s City Hall before a crowd of about 100 guests seated in Ganley Plaza.  Officiating in this simply elegant ceremony was the groom’s … Continue reading →

“Rwanda” – a new soccer team for students at the highly diverse East End Community School on Munjoy Hill is on a roll.  They’ve played three games this season and won them all.  This afternoon the emerging Rwanda team played … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) today announced more than $900,000 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding to conserve the Casco Bay Estuary.  The funds awarded through the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the University of Southern Maine through the … Continue reading →

By Frederick McCann, Candidate for Portland Water District Trustee, https://fred4water.com The East End is home to a number of Portland’s greatest landmarks – the Portland Observatory, Fort Sumner Park with its incredible views and of course the Eastern Promenade. Before … Continue reading →

Today, Wednesday, October 19, 2022, a federal appeals court sided with the Maine Lobstermen’s Association (MLA) in granting the MLA’s request  to expedite consideration of its appeal of the decision in Maine Lobstermen’s Association vs. National Marine Fisheries Service.  The … Continue reading →

The Janet Mills for Governor Campaign unveiled a new television ad on Monday, touting her work to bring Republicans, Democrats and Independents together to solve problems.  The ad is called – “It Pays Off – and was filmed at Becky’s … Continue reading →

Evan Schueckler has been hired as the Historic Preservation Program Manager for the City of Portland.  Formerly, he worked for the city and county of Denver, Colorado.  Mr. Schueckler has an undergraduate degree in architectural history and a master’s degree … Continue reading →

Jeff Tarling, city arborist, was named a Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club’s highest honor, last night at the city council meeting by Mayor Kate Snyder. “The Paul Harris Fellow recognizes your significant contributions to the Portland community.  As the city … Continue reading →

“We won.  The union is official,” emailed Mandie Cantrell to this blogger earlier this evening.  Cantrell was referring to a vote that took place throughout today – a vote to determine whether or not to unionize.  A happy Cantrell emailed … Continue reading →

Starbucks workes are voting today on whether or not to unionize according to Mandi Cantrell, an organizer of the union effort at the Middle Street location in the Old Port of Portland.  Workers started voting this morning from 10:00 am … Continue reading →