Pesticide & Fertilizer Task Force Update What Does Portland Want – Integrated versus Organic Pest Management by Bridget Chase The Portland Pesticide and Fertilizer Task Force is reviewin... Read more
by Marilyn Miller For six weeks every year many of us eat too much, spend too much and rush around too much. We spend hours in search of the perfect gifts and travel far and wide to spend ti... Read more
Why it is more important than ever to support local business when holiday shopping by Jenn Thompson, Buy Local Portland If gift giving is a part of your holiday tradition, consider giving lo... Read more
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
THE DUMPSTER
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
