The developer for a proposed hotel at 203 Fore Street has scheduled a neighborhood meeting for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 15, 2017, between 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, 65 Commercial Street. This will be an opportunity … Continue reading
Pingree Opposed to Republican Tax Bill She Tells Roundtable
“I think it will come as no surprise that I am opposed to the Republican tax plan and intend to vote against it,” US Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) told a group of Maine stakeholders this morning at a round table … Continue reading
Commissioners Redo Public Hearing Later This Week in Portland
Did the Board of Harbor Commissioners for the Port of Portland blink? The Cat, d/b/a Bay Ferries Ltd., could find out later this week. On Thursday, November 16, at 5:00 pm., the Board will hold another in a series of … Continue reading
Congresswoman Pingree Convenes Round Table on Republican Tax Plan Next Week
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) will convene a round table discussion regarding the Republican tax plan, HR 1, with affected local stakeholders next week. The round table will happen on Monday, November 13th at 10:00 am in the State of Maine … Continue reading
Portland Veterans’ Day Ceremonies on Saturday, 11/11; Pingree Statement on Veterans
The annual Veterans’ Day Ceremonies will be held on Saturday, November 11th. The parade starts at 10:30 am at Longfellow Square Park and proceeds up Congress Street to City Hall. The wreath laying ceremony at city hall is set for … Continue reading
Thirteen Renters Displaced by Sherman Street Fire; Cause Unknown
Thirteen renters were displaced by a fire at a 8 unit- building at 3 Sherman Street yesterday afternoon according to a press release from the city’s fire department. A neighbor said he believed the fire began on the left, first … Continue reading
Thompson’s Point Files Construction Application for Hotel
Chris Thompson, d/b/a Forefront Hoteliers, LLC., has filed an application with the city’s planning office to construct a 148 room full service hotel on Thompson’s Point Road. Kelley Burich, beverage and events manager for Thompson’s Point said this afternoon that … Continue reading
Medicaid Expansion Wins Huge Victory, “Beware of Biel”
In an important city council race, councilor Jill Duson overcame her two challengers to win another term. She won 43.70% of the vote with 8,597 votes. Munjoy Hill resident Joey Brunelle came in second with 5,894 and 29.96% of the … Continue reading
Discredited LaCasse Resorts to Bogus Polls on Election Eve to Salvage Reputation
Bree LaCasse’s campaign for city council has hit a roadblock: It has run into such overwhelming negative publicity that she’s resorted to using last minute “dirty tricks” to try and salvage her reputation. Bree’s campaign for city council has been … Continue reading
AG Janet Mills Urges YES Vote on Question 2 Tomorrow
“For too long, Maine has left billions of federal dollars on the table, while the governors of 31 other states (including 17 Republicans and now Vice President Mike Pence) have taken advantage of this opportunity. The evidence is overwhelming that … Continue reading