The Sierra Club Maine Chapter is hosting a pub social for anyone planning to attend the People’s Climate March in NYC. The march will be held in New York City on September 21, during the UN... Read more
The Portland Public Art Committee will commemorate the acquisition of several works by Maine artist Bernard Langlais, including sculptures, wood reliefs, abstract works, and bird houses gift... Read more
School Board members want a say in how online courses are offered to students in Portland schools. A new program starting this fall would allow students to take online classes. The new progr... Read more
The Portland Police Department is currently taking applications for the September 2014 session of the Basic R.A.D. program (Rape Aggression Defense). RAD is a comprehensive international sel... Read more
The Ice Bucket Challenge has arrived in Portland. Superintendent Emmanuel Caulk challenged Mayor Michael Brennan, Maine Senate President Justin Alfond, and Chris Hall, director of the Portla... Read more
A workshop to provide the public with information on a recently launched study to evaluate the effects of re-introducing two-way traffic flow on State and High Streets will take place at the... Read more
All eyes will be on the gubernatorial race this November, but count on some interesting contests at the local level, too. District 4 City Council (East Deering, Back Cove) The East Deering /... Read more
My dog Ruby and I were walking toward the Old Port when I noticed a commotion up ahead at the corner of Middle and Exchange. I figured out pretty quickly that it was Bill Clinton who was in... Read more
Kristin Doneski of Portland has joined Preble Street as teen services supervisor. Doneski will work with homeless youths to help them develop life skills that promote long-term stability. Sh... Read more
