PILLARS OF PORTLAND Wilma & Charles Redman – Supporting Culture & Community By Cameron Autry “What is the essence of life? To serve others and to do good,” said the Greek philosopher... Read more
UPDATE: Councilors Justin Costa and Belinda Ray withdraw from mayor’s race. Read more: “Justin Costa Withdraws from Mayor’s Race.” (Updated 7/18/2019) By Cameron Autr... Read more
METRO proposes higher fares along with new ways to pay and fare caps to create equity. By Cameron Autry The METRO board of directors postponed a vote on proposed fare increases and the rollo... Read more
PILLARS OF PORTLAND By Cameron Autry In the history of Portland few people have left an impact as large as that of the recently deceased former city manager John Menario. Before Menario took... Read more
By Cameron Autry UPDATE: Councilor Belinda Ray withdraws from 2019 mayor’s race. So has Councilor Justin Costa. Read more: “Justin Costa Withdraws from Mayor’s Race.”... Read more
By Cameron Autry The City of Portland is conducting its first property reassessment since 2006. Given the sharp rise in home values in Portland over the past several years, a reassessment is... Read more
By Cameron Autry First published February 2019. Last updated by Editor: 9/4/2019. In January, District 2 City Councilor and real estate attorney Spencer Thibodeau announced his candidacy for... Read more
By Cameron Autry While some celebrate the shifting of Portland from a cozy seaside town to Northern New England’s newly gentrified tourist destination, Keith Costello, owner of The 5 Spot on... Read more
By Cameron Autry Two new businesses have opened their doors in the West End: a fine French chocolate boutique and a craft beer and wine store that also doubles as a coffee shop. Chocolats Pa... Read more
By Cameron Autry A new public private partnership has landed Portland on the forefront of the emerging market of self-driving cars. The state’s largest city will be one of seven participants... Read more