by Marilyn Miller Neither a borrower nor a lender be, For loan oft loses both itself and friend, And borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry. -William Shakespeare, Hamlet Act 1, scene 3 Mr.... Read more
by Luke deNatale American Folk music is largely drawn from early American musical traditions from the inhabitants of Appalachia. Little wonder that Maine, being a portion of the upper Appala... Read more
by Jenny Anastasoff It’s that time of year again, when our New England psyches shift. The nocturnal gains power as the nights grow longer. Halloween is revered here. Film audiences see... Read more
by Chris Korzen On October 23, the first round of finance reports for the upcoming Portland City Council elections landed with an ominous thud, warning all of us that things are changing. Bi... Read more
by Luke deNatale In July of this year, the Portland City Council decided to put a citizens referendum on the ballot, after organizers collected far more than the required number of signature... Read more
SPENCER THIBODEAU FOR CITY COUNCIL Portland is at a crossroads. The City must balance the vision of preservation with a vision of sustainable growth and development. While our current leader... Read more
ETHAN STRIMLING FOR MAYOR I don’t know a lot about politics, but I do know things in Portland need to change! City Hall seems to be falling apart, the school department can’t kee... Read more
ROB KOROBKIN FOR CITY COUNCIL I’m asking you to please vote for Rob Korobkin for City Council. With David Marshall leaving the District Two Council seat, we sorely need a Councilor to replac... Read more
WELLS LYONS FOR CITY COUNCIL As a resident of the West End, having lived and attended school in our neighborhood for nearly 20 years, I strongly feel Wells Lyons should be selected as our ne... Read more
by Luke deNatale If you walk along Fore Street, on the sidewalk closest to the water, between Waterville Street and Atlantic Street, you can see Portland Harbor. The view is a bit obstructed... Read more
