Who knows why people vote the way they do. There are countless potential reasons for every ballot box decision. Patterns can be recognized. There are always surprises. But, your guess is as... Read more
With voters’ attention focused almost exclusively on the congressional and gubernatorial races, many have overlooked the equally important campaigns for the state legislature and Portl... Read more
In my inaugural column, on August 22nd, for the newly re-launched The West End News, I addressed the need for a higher minimum wage—in Maine and nationwide. What I did not touch on however,... Read more
For about a year now, I’ve followed Bayside resident, Jay York, on Facebook. The local activist has a photo series that he calls “Jay’s Morning Walk,” to which he pos... Read more
By Leo Knighton Tallarico As we wrote about last issue, our human family is at a major crossroads on the way to an Age of Aquarius. The ’60s and ’90s eras each gave us some of th... Read more
The City’s Transportation, Sustainability and Energy Committee will delay a project to replace the bottom of Deering Oaks Pond with gravel and concrete to learn more about green options to i... Read more
Hi folks, some of you may already know me from my column with The Portland Sun, my blog for the Bangor Daily News, my (failed) city council run last year, or just my general hijinx around to... 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
Dear Democrats, The Party’s Over
To say the Democrats blew it in the midterm elections would be an understatement. The governor’s race should have been theirs to win. Instead, not only was Republican Gov. Paul LePage... Read more