“Bees are dying off at alarming rates across the United States, threatening our food supply. This summer young adults who work with Environment Maine will be visiting neighborhoods around Maine to talk about how we can work together to same … Continue reading
City’s Gentrification Policy Hurts Homeless Shelter Hunt
It’s a common topic of conversation heard around Portland these days: I don’t like either choice for a shelter for the homeless population. That is Angelo’s Acre and the property on Riverside Street that has raised so many objections from … Continue reading
Governor Mills Unveils Strategic Bond Package Investment Proposals Today
The current administration’s 2019 bond package was unveiled today by Governor Janet Mills in Augusta today. The package is comprised of a series of targeted investments to expand Maine’s economy, build a strong, skilled workforce, repair Maine’s aging infrastructure and … Continue reading
AG Frey Files Suit Against Purdue Pharma Along With Forty Other States
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey filed a complaint today in Kennebec County Superior Court against Purdue Pharma L.P., and members of the Sackler family, who own and control Purdue, alleging that they committed unfair and deceptive business practices in violation … Continue reading
Monday Noon Exercise at Congress Square Park Starts Off the Week Well
Start your week off with an hour of Movement at Congress Square Park every Monday in June. That’s what mhn.com learned today when walking to the Park to get some sunshine this morning. Erin Curren, was just concluding a Nia … Continue reading
Dignity for Opiate Users Rally in Portland Recently
Gordon Smith, the State’s new Opiod Czar, was the featured speaker at the Dignity Rally in Monument Square last Friday afternoon. He was appointed to this position by Governor Janet Mills, the first women governor in Maine. With the sea … Continue reading
Daniel Minter Teaches Acceptance Through Art; Opening June 15th
To hear artist Daniel Minter tell it, he really didn’t do much toward today’s Community Painting Party behind the basketball courts at the corner of Anderson and Fox Streets today. But it was clear that a lot of preparation went … Continue reading
Young Climate Change Activists Express Support for Upcoming Lawsuit
“The Juliana case is extremely important yet very few people are aware of it…Our government has been pushing for this case to not go to trial but the upcoming hearing on June 4th could change it all,” said Ruby Peterman, … Continue reading
Senator Collins Loses Maine Voters While Taking Trump HUSH Money
Senator Susan Collins (R) can no longer say it’s the political left that is against her according to Marie Fallaytarr, of Mainers for Accountable Leadership. “Collins’ 41% polling numbers come as no surprise to us. She makes time to meet … Continue reading
Community Painting Party With Celebrated Artist Daniel Minter, June 1st.
You are invited to a Community Painting Party with celebrated artist Daniel Minter on Saturday, June 1 at the Kennedy Park Basketball Courts (intersection of Anderson and Fox Streets) between 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Mr. Minter is creating a … Continue reading