Yarn shops all over the northeastern United States are struggling to keep sufficient supplies of pink yarn in stock to meet the demand of knitters.  It’s not just because of the cold weather gripping the region – it’s more about … Continue reading →

“People were stopping in here and asking if they could help out,” said Katie Wallace, a thirteen (13) year server at the Blue Spoon on Munjoy Hill this afternoon.  “People started bringing in donations like clothing, bedding and shoes.”  These … Continue reading →

Perhaps you like so many of us can’t participate in the Women’s March in Washington, DC. later this month, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t participate in a Portland March with similar goals.  That’s because: A Women’s Walk in … Continue reading →

Health care is under attack.  Republicans under the incoming Trump administration are broadcasting their intention to repeal Obamacare with no concrete plans to replace it – possibly pulling the rug out from under millions who rely on Obamacare. At the … Continue reading →

“Show me what democracy looks like.  This is what democracy looks like,” shouted two hundred Mainers who assembled outside Senator Susan Collins (R) office to protest The Donald Elect’s cabinet picks and to ask the moderate Republican not to support … Continue reading →

Mainers called upon Senator Susan Collins (R) to reject The Donald Elect’s proposed cabinet of climate deniers to head the EPA, Energy and State Departments at a press conference this morning.  The press conference was hosted by the Sierra Club … Continue reading →

The East End of Portland is about to welcome a mini-market to 131 Washington Avenue. The  A&CGrocery will serve Munjoy Hill as well as East Bayside.  Several markets in the past have closed. This addition is one more step in … Continue reading →

Are you as concerned about The Donald-Elect’s proposed cabinet nominees who are deniers of climate change as are many other Mainers? If so, you are invited to attend an expression of your sentiments on Monday, January 9th at 3:00 pm. … Continue reading →

In response to a WALL STREET JOURNAL report that says the Donald-Elect is moving to weaken the office the Director of National Intelligence (DNI),  US Senator Angus King (I) a member of the Senate Intelligence and Armed Services Committee, released … Continue reading →

A 3-alarm fire last night at 6 Cumberland Avenue has been determined to be accidental.  The fire displaced 13 people from the building.  It suffered heavy fire damage on all floors according to a press release issued by the city … Continue reading →