MY STORY: English-language learners from Portland Adult Education sharing their stories in their words. We welcome them to Portland. My name, Abdirahim, came from my Muslim culture. I went t... Read more
MY STORY: English-language learners from Portland Adult Education sharing their stories in their words. We welcome them to Portland. I am Kamani Malundu. I’m from Congo DRC. This name came f... Read more
by Luke deNatale The West End Cemetery has had recent construction completed. The fence that surrounded the Cemetery had been in disrepair and was completely removed to make way for a new fe... Read more
by Luke deNatale Warmer weather always brings Portlanders outdoors from the many months spent inside waiting for the seemingly endless onslaught of northern New England winters. It is no s... Read more
by Sam Pelletier Tommy stumbles out of bed at 12:45 p.m. and retrieves his EBT card from atop his antique mahogany dresser. He walks down into the basement; past the golf clubs, past the sno... Read more
MY STORY: English-language learners from Portland Adult Education sharing their stories in their words. We welcome them to Portland. My name is Amelia. My father gave me my name. He saw it i... Read more
by Luke deNatale Portland has a burgeoning film scene that is always bringing new filmmakers and genres to the fore. Amongst the many emerging filmmakers is Travis Bourassa. Local short film... Read more
MY STORY: English-language learners from Portland Adult Education sharing their stories in their words. We welcome them to Portland. My name is Sokear Meak. I’m from Cambodia. My fathe... Read more
by Sam Pelletier Our Governor is once again taking a swing at my home city of Portland by advocating for LD 1361. The bill would prohibit minimum wage increases at the municipal level, and I... Read more
Guys, Just Fund the General Assistance
by Sam Pelletier Let me first clarify the situation as I write this. Firstly, the Portland City Council voted to extend general assistance to asylum seekers over the next year, out of Portla... Read more