Earlier this evening, the Portland planning board voted unanimously to approve Maine Medical Center’s second site plan application as part of its ongoing expansion and moderinization plan.   The garage will contain 2,450 parking spots within a short distance of the … Continue reading →

A small-dollar grassroots effort collecting pledges of $202.20 from concerned Mainers and activists has smashed its initial goal of $250,000 to secure more than $1 million in pledged support of a potential challenger to Senator Collins (R) in the 2020 … Continue reading →

“We weren’t looking for a retail space, but it just sort of popped up and it worked out,” said Ben Ray, owner of “Evangeline,” a new business that plans on taking occupancy in the “Black Boxes” at 93 Washington Avenue.  … Continue reading →

Two local book stores, “Longfellow Books,” and “Sherman’s” are geared up for what will be a busy day in their stores tomorrow.  September 11 – a memorable date for another reason – is the day that FEAR:  Trump in the … Continue reading →

The West End Neighborhood Association will present a forum for District 2 city council candidates next month.  The date is Thursday, October 4th, at Reiche School auditorium from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. The two candidates are Spencer Thibodeau (incumbent) and … Continue reading →

“We have borne on this casket – from Lincoln Park to these steps of city hall – a large and noble codfish.  He is unnamed because unknown, unappreciated because unseen.   But let us honor his life and his memory today … Continue reading →

Maine faith leaders, a/k/a Moral Movement Maine,  implored Senators Collins (R) and King (I) not to support Judge Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court – all with the calamitous backdrop of another controversial day of Judicial Committee hearings, an anonymous … Continue reading →

The word spread quickly last Friday that the recently opened bar, Sagamore Hill,150 Park Street, had been shut down for a “clerical error” according to an “OOPS” sign in its doorway. Allegedly, the word came from the State of Maine … Continue reading →

You are invited to a meet and greet reception in support of Attorney General Janet Mills democratic candidacy for governor this November.  The reception is on Saturday, September 8th between 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. It is to be held … Continue reading →

Join many of your friends on the first day of Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings for a Town Hall discussion to learn more about the man himself and where he stands on many of the key issues at stake.  The Town … Continue reading →