The Amos Farm How Christian’s front yard ignited a fight for social justice by Christian Torp Legal disclaimer: Nothing in this article is legal advice. Seek the assistance of an attor... Read more
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WHERE WE THROW ALL THE STUFF WE DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH…
Lincoln Park fountain removed for restoration over winter… Portland High freshman Kameron King is first deaf mascot for the Bulldogs… Jenn Thompson promoted to Executive Director for Portland Buy Local… Sherri Mitchell of the Land Peace Foundation speaks in Monument Square for the Stand with Standing Rock gathering… New drop-in, pay-as-you-go Aqua Aerobics class at Reiche Pool on Thursdays from 8 to 9 am… Barbara Ripley of Riverton donates a beautiful 40’ blue spruce to be the city’s Holiday Tree… Carol McCracken of Munjoy Hill News blog moves to the West End… Peter Hall reignites debate on a leaf blower ban at the Annual District Meeting… Residents of 75 State Street join in the 7th annual State Street Stroll selling homemade arts and crafts to benefit their activity fund… District 2 School Board member Holly Seeliger explores running for Governor… Reiche BookNook Knitters offer dozens of homemade knitted hats and gloves for any in need on Veterans Day… Hill House offers free flu shots to Munjoy Hill neighbors… Casco Bay High principal Derek Pierce wins leadership award and $5000 from expeditionary learning organization… Anti-Trump demonstrators march from Monument Square to City Hall… Maine Brew Bus and Dispatch Magazine offer free Election Day beer shuttle between polling places and local breweries… Eric Poulin returns to WMPG airwaves to co-host live election coverage… Councilor Ed Suslovic on hand for a tour of the nearly completed Capisic Pond Enhancement Project to restore the pond as an open freshwater wildlife habitat… Portland Buy Local hosts mixer at Maine Historical Society… Bernie Sanders spotted having dinner at Little Tap House… Human rights activist Lt. Col. Ann Wright tours Maine after release from an Israeli jail for attempting to break through the Gaza blockade…
Helpful tips for giving food at Thanksgiving or anytime. by Jeremy Bloom Giving food at Thanksgiving is maybe one of the most popular ways people give. I worked at Preble Street’s soup kitch... Read more
Pesticide Ordinance Draft Borrows Language from Industry Lobby by Bridget Chase Portland’s Fertilizer and Pesticide Task Force met once during the month of October. The meeting had a promisi... Read more
Tax Planning for Small Business by Guest Columnist Michael Kelly 1. Special Depreciation When planning to purchase new or used property and equipment, small businesses should be aware of Cod... Read more
POLICE BEAT Police are still investing the shots fired on Gilman Street. Say some neighbors have been less than cooperative. Portland police are actively investigating gunshots fired near 10... Read more
Perspectives from the Sky Election Energies and the Spirit of the Holidays Astrological Forecast November 2016 by Leo Knighton Tallarico The Trump Energy As we enter November 2016 we are on... Read more
Tree of Life MY STORY: English language learners from Portland Adult Education share their story in their own words. My name is Guylain Kombe. The signification of Guylain is the name “tree... Read more
Aging in Place in the Greater West End SURVEY West End Community Action Network – Aging in Place (WECANAIP) is a small group of volunteers working to make sure our homes and our neighborhood... Read more
The Amos Farm Vegetable Storage by Christian Torp Before we get to vegetable storage I want to ask, do you remember the “hole in the Ozone Layer?” If you do, you’re showing your age. The ab... Read more
