By Tony Zeli The Portland Charter Commissioners continued to meet weekly as they pushed to provide a preliminary report to City Council on May 9th. Among the groundbreaking recommendations i... Read more
The Portland Charter Commission has much to decide, but what they have already moved forward would transform municipal politics – if approved by voters. By Tony Zeli Although there is... Read more
Portland Charter Commission will wrap up its work and present a final report to city council by summer. By Tony Zeli The Portland Charter Commission must make major decisions on what changes... Read more
By Nancy Dorrans If you read my article last month, you know that I spent the holidays a bit differently this season. Along with my father, sister, and her family from Ohio, we stepped out o... Read more
After years of community-driven efforts, Bramhall Square Redesign takes another step towards becoming reality. Portland Public Art Committee approves Chris Miller’s ‘Keeper of th... Read more
By Tony Zeli The crews at the Portland Department of Public Works say they are ready for Portland’s famous winter storms. During and after every storm they care for more than 560 lane... Read more
The emergency department at 144 State Street will close the same day the new emergency department opens, January 4th, 2022. By Tony Zeli It’s the end of an era for Mercy Hospital’s State Str... Read more
Featured Analysis: Shopping local is a great idea, but Portland needs policies that support local, independent businesses, too. By Tony Zeli For most, holiday shopping, or any kind of shoppi... Read more
Municipal Election Recap Portland’s ranked-choice election for city council makes history with a tie, a drawing of lots, and a recount. By Tony Zeli Portland made history when the ranked-cho... Read more
