Nine members of the clergy were arrested this evening at the office of Senator Susan Collins (R) in downtown Portland.  They were handcuffed and taken to Cumberland County Jail around 8:00 pm this evening. This followed a day long sit-in … Continue reading →

A gaggle of Maine clergy is risking arrest at a sit-in that began at Senator Susan Collins (R) Portland office this morning just after 11:00 am and has not ended as of 6:30 pm this evening.  The clergy is protesting … Continue reading →

A brief but poignant remembrance of the  76th anniversary of the Japanese attack on American ships in Pearl Harbor was held at Fort Allen Park, the Eastern Promenade, early this afternoon. Representatives from Chellie Pingree’s (D) office as well as … Continue reading →

Feeling betrayed by Senator Susan Collins’ (R) support of the Trump tax plan, about 150 Mainers rallied outside her Portland office today hoping their presence might cause her to have a change of mind. Wanna be politicians addressed an already … Continue reading →

An appeal for adult clothing Plus during this holiday season has just been issued by the City of Portland.  The appeal for new and “gently used”  begins today Wednesday, December 6, 2017.  The appeal runs throughout the winter season. During … Continue reading →

A Trump administration effort to expand the US supply of fossil fuels was underscored today when he announced a major reduction in the size of Bear Ears National Monument and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in Utah. “Not only is this … Continue reading →

Four Portland businesses were recognized for their achievements last night at the 22nd annual award ceremony at Think Tank Coworking, on Congress Street, Portland.  The winners are as follows: The 2017 Economic Development Achievement was awarded to EIMSKIP, the 2017 … Continue reading →

The historic Union Station Plaza, St. John Street, Portland,  is slated to undergo a much-needed face lift next year according to a press release issued on behalf of Charterhouse Development Corporation, a Boston-based real estate development corporation. A “reimagining” process … Continue reading →

“It moves us off the rock,” said Bill Needleman, waterfront coordinator, this evening following his joint presentation with Kathy Giles, facilities manager, to the Economics Development Committee.  The presentation was of a concept that could happen at the long underutilized … Continue reading →

Attorney General Janet Mills decries the proposal of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to repeal the “net neutrality” rules put in place by the Obama administration that maintain important consumer protections for internet service customers and an open internet according … Continue reading →