Food truck operators have made no secret of their frustration with the survey that the city of Portland has issued for residents of Portland. . Whether views are expressed at city council meetings or privately at the Food Truck Park … Continue reading
Pingree & Escobar Urge DHS to Shorten Wait Time for Work Authorizations for Asylum Applicants
Today, US Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) led a three page letter to Secretary of the Departmet of Homeland Security (DHS) Alejundro Mayorkas urging the agency to shorten the wait time for work authorizations for asylum applicants. … Continue reading
Governor Mills Backs Maine Congressional Delegation Move to Block Funding to Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch
Governor Janet T. Mills (D) today announced that she fully supports a move by Maine’s Congressional Delegation to introduce legislation to block federal taxpayer funds from going to Monterey Bay Aquarium. Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch recently “Red Listed” Maine’s … Continue reading
Governor Mills Defends Economic Policies Against Charges of Caustic LePage at Debate
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
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