The Republicans are “desperate” to get back tax money for the wealthy Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-01) said at a press conference yesterday morning. “This health care plan is a gift to the insurance companies and the wealthy, Pre-existing costs will … Continue reading
Congresswoman Pingree on the Loss of Falmouth Navy SEAL
The Department of Defense announced today the loss of US Navy Sailor and Falmouth native, Kyle Milliken, who was killed during a Somali National Army-led operation with the US Africa Command. In response, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01), released the following … Continue reading
‘Abyssinian’ to Open Art Show for First Friday Art Walk
“Now that it has moved along to the point where it can be used, the Abyssinian needs to reach out to the community and share what it is ,” said painter Daniel Minter this afternoon. He was curating what will … Continue reading
A Maine Response to House Republicans Passage of Bill to Dismantle Obamacare
Today House Republicans managed to narrowly pass legislation intended to defeat the Affordable Health Care Act, a/k/a Obamacare. a campaign promise made by President Trump. In response to that, Emily Brostek, executive director, of Consumers for Affordable Health Care issued … Continue reading
Aceto Landscape Architects Winner of ‘Bayside Adapt Challenge’ Competition
Nick and Caitlin Aceto, d/b/a Aceto Landscape Architects, Portland, earned first place tonight in a competition for the ‘Bayside Adapt Challenge’ – one of five submissions to the competition. The couple won $1,000.00 for their accomplishment. Nick, from Portland, originally, studied … Continue reading
Winner of ‘Bayside Adapts Design Challenge’ Announced Tonight, May 3rd
The City of Portland will announce the winner of the Bayside Adapts Design Challenge Submissions this evening,Wednesday, May 3rd at 7:30 pm at Rines Auditorium at the Portland Public Library. The judging will be performed by a panel of four … Continue reading
‘Northeastern’ Grads Celebrate at Shipyard Brewery on Portland’s Munjoy Hill
Graduations are upon us – it’s that time of the year – and what a great time of the year it is! All over the country graduates are making plans to celebrate this major achievement in their lives. For about … Continue reading
Community Gardens Revisited to Assist Food Insecurity in Portland
Food insecurity in the City of Portland is a fact and it is growing more serious every day. Far too many children experience it – in fact one in four children in Portland experience it. So the city, with its … Continue reading
OLLI Used Book Sale on USM Campus, Next Week
The annual Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (“OLLI”) Used Book Sale is set for next week – Friday, May 5th from 2:00 – 5:00 pm and again on Saturday, May 6th from 9:00 – 2:00 pm. at the Wishcamper Center, Room … Continue reading
Large Washington Avenue Condo Plan Goes to Public Workshop Soon
A proposed 45 unit condominium building with 22 one-bedroom and 23 two- bedroom units, located at 218 Washington Avenue, is on the agenda of the City’s Planning Board for Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 4:30 at city hall, city council … Continue reading